How much does a Executive Chef earn in Australia?

The estimated salary for Executive Chef in Australia ranges from AUD 47,500 to AUD 66,250 AUD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 701 job listings

Salary Guide

Executive Chef Salary in Australia

Based on 701 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$47,500 - $66,250

Median salary

$47,500 - $66,250

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$23K

25th percentile$29K

Median$48K

75th percentile$66K

90th percentile$76K

50% of professionals earn between $28,750 - $66,250 AUD

The median salary is $47,500

Top cities

Melbourne56 job openings

Sydney37 job openings

Hobart24 job openings

Cairns,qld21 job openings

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Executive Chef

701 job openings

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The average salary for a Executive Chef in Australia is AUD 47,500 - AUD 66,250 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 56,875 per year, based on 701 active job listings.

The cities with the most Executive Chef job opportunities in Australia are Melbourne, Sydney, Hobart, Cairns,qld, Sunshine Coast. Melbourne leads with 56 job openings.

Explore 701 Executive Chef job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.