50% of professionals earn between $60,000 - $72,003 NZD
The median salary is $65,000
The average salary for a Chef in New Zealand is NZD 65,000 - NZD 72,003 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 68,502 per year, based on 4,734 active job listings.
The cities with the most Chef job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Queenstown, Hamilton. Auckland leads with 1,080 job openings.
Explore 4,734 Chef job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.
