What is the median salary for Chef in Ottawa?

The median salary for Chef in Ottawa is CAD 74,000 - CAD 120,000 per year.

How does the Chef salary in Ottawa compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Chef in Canada is CAD 75,000 - CAD 96,770, while in Ottawa it is CAD 142,481 - CAD 182,782.

Which companies hire the most Chef professionals in Ottawa?

Top companies hiring Chef in Ottawa include CHEO, Ek Bar Ottawa.

Chef Salary in Canada

Chef Salary in Ottawa

Based on 287 job listings - Ottawa, Canada 2026

Average salary

$142,481 - $182,782

Median salary

$74,000 - $120,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$51K

25th percentile$74K

Median$74K

75th percentile$268K

90th percentile$268K

50% of professionals earn between $74,000 - $267,800 CAD

The median salary is $74,000

Compare with national average

Ottawa

Average salary

142,481 - 182,782

Median salary

74,000 - 120,000

287 job openings

Canada

Average salary

75,000 - 96,770

Median salary

75,000 - 96,770

41,973 job openings

Other cities

Montreal (administrative Region)2,445 job openings

Winnipeg2,386 job openings

Toronto1,710 job openings

Montréal1,663 job openings

Calgary1,224 job openings

Vancouver951 job openings

Edmonton710 job openings

Quebec City299 job openings

Longueuil259 job openings

Mississauga235 job openings

Laval (administrative Region)212 job openings

Lévis156 job openings

Top companies hiring

CHEO6

Ek Bar Ottawa1

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287 job openings in Ottawa

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The average salary for a Chef in Ottawa, Canada is CAD 142,481 - CAD 182,782 per year in 2026, based on 287 job listings.

Leading employers for Chef roles in Canada include CHEO, Ek Bar Ottawa.

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