50% of professionals earn between £30,000 - £38,000 GBP
The median salary is £33,217
The average salary for a Chef in United Kingdom is GBP 35,378 - GBP 38,666 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 34,135 per year, based on 26,760 active job listings.
The cities with the most Chef job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh. London leads with 5,284 job openings.
Leading employers for Chef roles in United Kingdom include Mitchells & Butlers PLC, BaxterStorey, Whitbread, Avery Healthcare, Impact Food Group.
Explore 26,760 Chef job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.