What is the median salary for Chef in Sydney?

The median salary for Chef in Sydney is AUD 79,500 - AUD 80,000 per year.

How does the Chef salary in Sydney compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Chef in Australia is AUD 79,423 - AUD 80,700, while in Sydney it is AUD 78,666 - AUD 86,409.

Chef Salary in Australia

Chef Salary in Sydney

Based on 814 job listings - Sydney, Australia 2026

Average salary

$78,666 - $86,409

Median salary

$79,500 - $80,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$74K

25th percentile$77K

Median$80K

75th percentile$80K

90th percentile$80K

50% of professionals earn between $76,879 - $79,641 AUD

The median salary is $79,500

Compare with national average

Sydney

Average salary

78,666 - 86,409

Median salary

79,500 - 80,000

814 job openings

Australia

Average salary

79,423 - 80,700

Median salary

79,423 - 80,700

18,661 job openings

Other cities

Melbourne1,336 job openings

Brisbane650 job openings

Perth451 job openings

Adelaide292 job openings

Gold Coast City266 job openings

Canberra132 job openings

Council Of The City Of Sydney110 job openings

Darwin63 job openings

Cairns Regional62 job openings

Nsw55 job openings

Caloundra52 job openings

Gold Coast52 job openings

Sunshine Coast Regional46 job openings

Townsville City44 job openings

Cairns37 job openings

Hobart37 job openings

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The average salary for a Chef in Sydney, Australia is AUD 78,666 - AUD 86,409 per year in 2026, based on 814 job listings.

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