What is the median salary for Chef in Ottawa?

The median salary for Chef in Ottawa is CAD 80,080 - 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 85,000 - CAD 110,800, while in Ottawa it is CAD 95,473 - CAD 130,041.

Chef Salary in Canada

Chef Salary in Ottawa

Based on 376 job listings - Ottawa, Canada 2026

Average salary

$95,473 - $130,041

Median salary

$80,080 - $120,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$48K

25th percentile$50K

Median$80K

75th percentile$139K

90th percentile$171K

50% of professionals earn between $50,000 - $139,350 CAD

The median salary is $80,080

Compare with national average

Ottawa

Average salary

95,473 - 130,041

Median salary

80,080 - 120,000

376 job openings

Canada

Average salary

85,000 - 110,800

Median salary

85,000 - 110,800

34,541 job openings

Other cities

Montréal2,744 job openings

Montreal (administrative Region)1,559 job openings

Toronto1,360 job openings

Calgary1,036 job openings

Winnipeg876 job openings

Vancouver760 job openings

Edmonton590 job openings

Longueuil365 job openings

Quebec City274 job openings

Dorval236 job openings

Lévis221 job openings

Laval205 job openings

Mississauga181 job openings

Boucherville148 job openings

Halifax135 job openings

Top companies hiring

LOCAL Public Eatery6

Transport Canada - Transports Canada6

Blue Shock Recruitment Solutions3

Pfizer3

JOEY Restaurants1

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The average salary for a Chef in Ottawa, Canada is CAD 95,473 - CAD 130,041 per year in 2026, based on 376 job listings.

Leading employers for Chef roles in Canada include LOCAL Public Eatery, Transport Canada - Transports Canada, Blue Shock Recruitment Solutions, Pfizer, JOEY Restaurants.

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