Average salary
$67,500 - $80,000
Median salary
$67,500 - $80,000
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$40K
25th percentile$50K
Median$68K
75th percentile$80K
90th percentile$92K
50% of professionals earn between $49,554 - $80,000 NZD
The median salary is $67,500
Top cities
Auckland472 job openings
Queenstown206 job openings
Christchurch178 job openings
Wellington126 job openings
Christchurch Central68 job openings
Tauranga48 job openings
Hamilton41 job openings
Dunedin37 job openings
Auckland Airport36 job openings
Wellington Central33 job openings
New Plymouth27 job openings
Mount Maunganui26 job openings
Nelson26 job openings
Rotorua26 job openings
Auckland City22 job openings
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The average salary for a Chef in New Zealand is NZD 67,500 - NZD 80,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 73,750 per year, based on 2,937 active job listings.
The cities with the most Chef job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Queenstown, Christchurch, Wellington, Christchurch Central. Auckland leads with 472 job openings.
Explore 2,937 Chef job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.