What is the median salary for Chef in London?

The median salary for Chef in London is GBP 42,000 - GBP 45,000 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 34,060 - GBP 40,000, while in London it is GBP 43,297 - GBP 45,295.

Chef Salary in United Kingdom

Chef Salary in London

Based on 9,675 job listings - London, United Kingdom 2026

-28.3% vs 2025

Average salary

£43,297 - £45,295

Median salary

£42,000 - £45,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£30k

25th percentile£36k

Median£42k

75th percentile£50k

90th percentile£58k

50% of professionals earn between £35,659 - £50,000 GBP

The median salary is £42,000

Compare with national average

London

Average salary

43,297 - 45,295

Median salary

42,000 - 45,000

9,675 job openings

United Kingdom

Average salary

34,060 - 40,000

Median salary

34,060 - 40,000

101,577 job openings

Other cities

Edinburgh1,290 job openings

Manchester1,148 job openings

Glasgow961 job openings

Birmingham946 job openings

Bristol840 job openings

Oxford689 job openings

Westminster668 job openings

Cardiff667 job openings

Cambridge651 job openings

Bath605 job openings

Leeds567 job openings

Liverpool567 job openings

Exeter460 job openings

Newcastle Upon Tyne422 job openings

Sheffield422 job openings

Southampton417 job openings

Milton Keynes405 job openings

Nottingham371 job openings

Chester357 job openings

Reading352 job openings

Brighton345 job openings

Belfast319 job openings

Coventry306 job openings

York299 job openings

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The average salary for a Chef in London, United Kingdom is GBP 43,297 - GBP 45,295 per year in 2026, based on 9,675 job listings.

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