What is the median salary for Chef in Sydney?

The median salary for Chef in Sydney is AUD 75,000 - 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 74,000 - AUD 77,000, while in Sydney it is AUD 70,880 - AUD 82,364.

Chef salary in Australia

Chef salary in Sydney

Based on 1,747 job listings - Sydney, Australia 2026

Average salary

$70,880 - $82,364

Median salary

$75,000 - $80,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$60K

25th percentile$60K

Median$75K

75th percentile$77K

90th percentile$80K

50% of professionals earn between $60,001 - $76,636 AUD

The median salary is $75,000

Compare with national average

Sydney

Average salary

70,880 - 82,364

Median salary

75,000 - 80,000

1,747 job openings

Australia

Average salary

74,000 - 77,000

Median salary

74,000 - 77,000

31,114 job openings

Other cities

Melbourne2,647 job openings

Brisbane771 job openings

Adelaide683 job openings

Council Of The City Of Sydney656 job openings

Gold Coast650 job openings

Perth608 job openings

Darwin266 job openings

Newcastle244 job openings

Canberra219 job openings

Hobart205 job openings

Cairns,qld168 job openings

Townsville166 job openings

Frankston131 job openings

Cairns127 job openings

Mornington126 job openings

Gold Coast City120 job openings

Sunshine Coast106 job openings

Maroochydore85 job openings

Ballarat84 job openings

Bunbury81 job openings

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The average salary for a Chef in Sydney, Australia is AUD 70,880 - AUD 82,364 per year in 2026, based on 1,747 job listings.

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