How much does a Chef earn in Canada?

The estimated salary for Chef in Canada ranges from CAD 70,000 to CAD 91,219 CAD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 100,836 job listings

Salary Guide

Chef Salary in Canada

Based on 100,836 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$70,000 - $91,219

Median salary

$70,000 - $91,219

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$46K

25th percentile$58K

Median$70K

75th percentile$91K

90th percentile$105K

50% of professionals earn between $57,640 - $91,219 CAD

The median salary is $70,000

Top cities

Montréal6,780 job openings

Winnipeg6,013 job openings

Montreal (administrative Region)5,369 job openings

Toronto4,158 job openings

Calgary2,408 job openings

Vancouver2,291 job openings

Edmonton1,646 job openings

Ottawa1,349 job openings

Mississauga793 job openings

Longueuil722 job openings

Sherbrooke556 job openings

Laval (administrative Region)540 job openings

Brossard510 job openings

Dorval507 job openings

Lévis490 job openings

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Chef

100,836 job openings

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The average salary for a Chef in Canada is CAD 70,000 - CAD 91,219 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 80,610 per year, based on 100,836 active job listings.

The cities with the most Chef job opportunities in Canada are Montréal, Winnipeg, Montreal (administrative Region), Toronto, Calgary. Montréal leads with 6,780 job openings.

Explore 100,836 Chef job listings in Canada on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.