What is the median salary for Chef in London?

The median salary for Chef in London is GBP 47,000 - GBP 50,000 per year.

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

The national average salary for Chef in United Kingdom is GBP 35,000 - GBP 40,000, while in London it is GBP 49,597 - GBP 53,129.

Which companies hire the most Chef professionals in London?

Top companies hiring Chef in London include COREcruitment, RHR UK, eRecruitSmart, Compass Group UK, COREcruitment Ltd.

Chef Salary in United Kingdom

Chef Salary in London

Based on 7,776 job listings - London, United Kingdom 2026

Average salary

£49,597 - £53,129

Median salary

£47,000 - £50,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£34k

25th percentile£40k

Median£47k

75th percentile£55k

90th percentile£80k

50% of professionals earn between £40,000 - £55,000 GBP

The median salary is £47,000

Compare with national average

London

Average salary

49,597 - 53,129

Median salary

47,000 - 50,000

7,776 job openings

United Kingdom

Average salary

35,000 - 40,000

Median salary

35,000 - 40,000

84,745 job openings

Other cities

Edinburgh1,259 job openings

Bristol793 job openings

Manchester790 job openings

Westminster655 job openings

Birmingham615 job openings

Glasgow606 job openings

Liverpool455 job openings

Leeds431 job openings

Nottingham402 job openings

Oxford355 job openings

Belfast344 job openings

Southampton327 job openings

Sheffield326 job openings

Bath320 job openings

Cardiff320 job openings

Cambridge314 job openings

Newcastle Upon Tyne290 job openings

Brighton275 job openings

Leicester266 job openings

Chester241 job openings

Exeter234 job openings

Northampton194 job openings

York And North Yorkshire177 job openings

Stratford-Upon-Avon176 job openings

Top companies hiring

RHR UK20

COREcruitment International6

Quest Employment5

Berkeley Scott4

Host Staffing4

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The average salary for a Chef in London, United Kingdom is GBP 49,597 - GBP 53,129 per year in 2026, based on 7,776 job listings.

Leading employers for Chef roles in United Kingdom include COREcruitment, RHR UK, eRecruitSmart, Compass Group UK, COREcruitment Ltd.

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