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.
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 SalaryAU$48,600 - 110,000
BonusAU$670 - 12,460
Profit SharingAU$0 - 22,360
Total CompensationAU$49,270 - 144,820
AU$23.10
AU$10.20
AU$43.50
Base SalaryAU$23.10 - 43.50
Total CompensationAU$23.10 - 43.50

Head Chef Salary Range

Low
AU$48,600
Average salary
AU$73,400
Experienced
AU$86,400
High
AU$110,000
Low
AU$23.10
Average salary
AU$34.30
Experienced
AU$37.80
High
AU$43.50

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 SalaryAU$73,400/year
Mid Career▼ -7%
Entry Level▼ -33%

Gender Breakdown

Female
24%
Male
76%

Head Chef - Jobs by Location

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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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Head Chef

How much does a Head Chef make in Australia?
A Head Chef in Australia earns an average of AU$73,400 gross per year, which is about AU$34.30 gross per hour. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Head Chef updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Head Chef in Australia?
The starting salary of a Head Chef in Australia is around AU$48,600 gross per year.
What is the highest salary for a Head Chef in Australia?
The highest salary of a Head Chef in Australia can reach and exceed AU$110,000 gross per year.
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