Head Chef Salary in Australia
AU$73,400
per year
per hour
AU$34.30
per hour
per year
Bonus
AU$4,150/year
Profit Sharing
AU$4,840/year
Head Chef - Average Salary
The average salary for a Head Chef is AU$73,400 per year (AU$34.30 per hour), which is AU$3,512 (+5%) higher than the national average salary in Australia.
A Head Chef can expect an average starting salary of AU$48,600. The highest salaries can exceed AU$110,000.
A Head Chef can expect an average starting salary of AU$48,600. The highest salaries can exceed AU$110,000.
AU$48,600
Low
AU$73,400
Average salary
AU$110,000
High
AU$23.10
Low
AU$34.30
Average salary
AU$43.50
High
Total compensation includes salary, bonus and profit sharing.
AU$0 AU$72,400 AU$144,820 | ||
| Base Salary | AU$48,600 - 110,000 | |
| Bonus | AU$670 - 12,460 | |
| Profit Sharing | AU$0 - 22,360 | |
| Total Compensation | AU$49,270 - 144,820 |
AU$23.10 AU$10.20 AU$43.50 | ||
| Base Salary | AU$23.10 - 43.50 | |
| Total Compensation | AU$23.10 - 43.50 |
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Head Chef Salary Range
Head Chef - Pay by Experience Level in Australia
An Entry Level Head Chef with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$49,270 per year. A mid career Head Chef with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$68,130, while an experienced Head Chef with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$86,400. Head chefs with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$94,520 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Head Chef in Australia
| Late Career | ▲ +29% |
| Experienced | ▲ +18% |
| Average Salary | AU$73,400/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -7% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -33% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
24%
24%
Male
76%
76%
Head Chef - Related Salaries
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Head Chef job advertisements published on Jobted Australia in the last 12 months. Please note the figures on this page are a guideline only.
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