What is the median salary for Chef in London?

The median salary for Chef in London is GBP 48,000 - 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 49,149 - GBP 52,212.

Which companies hire the most Chef professionals in London?

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

Chef Salary in United Kingdom

Chef Salary in London

Based on 7,579 job listings - London, United Kingdom 2026

Average salary

£49,149 - £52,212

Median salary

£48,000 - £50,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£34k

25th percentile£40k

Median£48k

75th percentile£55k

90th percentile£61k

50% of professionals earn between £39,600 - £55,000 GBP

The median salary is £48,000

Compare with national average

London

Average salary

49,149 - 52,212

Median salary

48,000 - 50,000

7,579 job openings

United Kingdom

Average salary

35,000 - 40,000

Median salary

35,000 - 40,000

86,141 job openings

Other cities

Edinburgh1,291 job openings

Manchester812 job openings

Bristol797 job openings

Westminster711 job openings

Birmingham630 job openings

Glasgow623 job openings

Liverpool453 job openings

Leeds431 job openings

Nottingham412 job openings

Oxford373 job openings

Belfast347 job openings

Cambridge336 job openings

Sheffield335 job openings

Southampton334 job openings

Bath333 job openings

Cardiff326 job openings

Newcastle Upon Tyne304 job openings

Brighton290 job openings

Leicester272 job openings

Westminster Abbey267 job openings

Exeter236 job openings

Chester234 job openings

Northampton202 job openings

York And North Yorkshire186 job openings

Top companies hiring

RHR UK19

The Beaufort, Raglan4

The Dunes Hotel4

Drumossie Hotel3

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The average salary for a Chef in London, United Kingdom is GBP 49,149 - GBP 52,212 per year in 2026, based on 7,579 job listings.

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

Explore 7,579 Chef job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.