50% of professionals earn between £30,000 - £40,000 GBP
The median salary is £35,000
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The average salary for a Chef in United Kingdom is GBP 35,000 - GBP 40,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 37,500 per year, based on 73,691 active job listings.
The cities with the most Chef job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham. London leads with 11,406 job openings.
Leading employers for Chef roles in United Kingdom include Brunning and Price Pubs Ltd, WSH Group, Greene King, Chartwells Independent, Corecruitment.
Explore 73,691 Chef job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.