Average salary
$69,503 - $75,000
Median salary
$69,503 - $75,000
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$52K
25th percentile$64K
Median$70K
75th percentile$75K
90th percentile$86K
50% of professionals earn between $64,375 - $75,000 NZD
The median salary is $69,503
Top cities
Auckland949 job openings
Christchurch473 job openings
Wellington441 job openings
Queenstown291 job openings
Hamilton98 job openings
Tauranga63 job openings
Dunedin61 job openings
Nelson57 job openings
Christchurch Central51 job openings
Taupo51 job openings
Rotorua46 job openings
Auckland City37 job openings
Mount Maunganui28 job openings
Auckland Airport26 job openings
Wellington Central25 job openings
Blenheim24 job openings
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The average salary for a Chef in New Zealand is NZD 69,503 - NZD 75,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 72,252 per year, based on 4,484 active job listings.
The cities with the most Chef job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Queenstown, Hamilton. Auckland leads with 949 job openings.
Explore 4,484 Chef job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.