How much does a Executive Chef earn in Australia?

The estimated salary for Executive Chef in Australia ranges from AUD 79,400 to AUD 120,000 AUD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 330 job listings

Salary Guide

Executive Chef Salary in Australia

Based on 330 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$79,400 - $120,000

Median salary

$79,400 - $120,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$64K

25th percentile$79K

Median$79K

75th percentile$120K

90th percentile$138K

50% of professionals earn between $79,400 - $120,000 AUD

The median salary is $79,400

Top cities

Sydney54 job openings

Melbourne25 job openings

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Executive Chef

330 job openings

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The average salary for a Executive Chef in Australia is AUD 79,400 - AUD 120,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 99,700 per year, based on 330 active job listings.

The cities with the most Executive Chef job opportunities in Australia are Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Canberra. Sydney leads with 54 job openings.

Explore 330 Executive Chef job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.