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Salary Guide

Executive Chef Salary in Australia

Based on 360 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$116,981 - $148,491
Median salary
$116,981 - $148,491
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$84K
25th percentile$105K
Median$117K
75th percentile$148K
90th percentile$171K

50% of professionals earn between $105,000 - $148,491 AUD

The median salary is $116,981

Top cities

Sydney55 job openings
Melbourne41 job openings
Adelaide21 job openings

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Executive Chef

360 job openings

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The average salary for a Executive Chef in Australia is AUD 116,981 - AUD 148,491 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 132,736 per year, based on 360 active job listings.

The cities with the most Executive Chef job opportunities in Australia are Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra, Lorne. Sydney leads with 55 job openings.

Explore 360 Executive Chef job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.