50% of professionals earn between $100,758 - $132,500 AUD
The median salary is $125,000
The average salary for a Executive Chef in Australia is AUD 125,000 - AUD 132,500 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 128,750 per year, based on 495 active job listings.
The cities with the most Executive Chef job opportunities in Australia are Melbourne, Brisbane, Council Of The City Of Sydney, Sydney, Canberra. Melbourne leads with 59 job openings.
Leading employers for Executive Chef roles in Australia include Placed Recruitment, Accor Apartments & Realty, Dreamworld and SkyPoint, Victoria Jungfrau.
Explore 495 Executive Chef job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.