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Salary Guide

Executive Chef Salary in New Zealand

Based on 54 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$225,000 - $250,000
Median salary
$237,500 - $250,000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$125K
25th percentile$225K
Median$250K
75th percentile$250K
90th percentile$550K

50% of professionals earn between $225,000 - $250,000 NZD

The median salary is $250,000

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Executive Chef

54 job openings

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The average salary for a Executive Chef in New Zealand is NZD 225,000 - NZD 250,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 243,750 per year, based on 54 active job listings.

The cities with the most Executive Chef job opportunities in New Zealand are Rotorua, Auckland, Christchurch, Ashburton, Bay Of Plenty. Rotorua leads with 14 job openings.

Explore 54 Executive Chef job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.