Pastry Chef Salary in Australia
AU$57,200
per year
per hour
AU$28.94
per hour
per year
Pastry Chef - Average Salary
The average salary for a Pastry Chef is AU$57,200 per year (AU$28.94 per hour), which is AU$12,688 (-18%) lower than the national average salary in Australia.
A Pastry Chef can expect an average starting salary of AU$42,879. The highest salaries can exceed AU$83,136.
A Pastry Chef can expect an average starting salary of AU$42,879. The highest salaries can exceed AU$83,136.
AU$42,879
Low
AU$57,200
Average salary
AU$83,136
High
AU$21.70
Low
AU$28.94
Average salary
AU$42.07
High
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Pastry Chef Salary Range
Among Pastry Chefs, Commis Pastry Chefs have the lowest salaries, while more experienced workers like Executive Pastry Chefs or Head Pastry Chefs tend to have the highest salaries.
Pastry Chef - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Head Pastry Chef | AU$72K/year | +25% |
| Executive Pastry Chef | AU$71K/year | +24% |
| Commis Pastry Chef | AU$47K/year | -18% |
Pastry Chef - Pay by Experience Level in Australia
A Junior Pastry Chef with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$43,390 per year. A mid career Pastry Chef with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$54,500, while a Senior Pastry Chef with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$71,800. Pastry Chefs with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$76,700 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Pastry Chef in Australia
| Late Career | ▲ +34% |
| Senior | ▲ +26% |
| Average Salary | AU$57,200/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -5% |
| Junior | ▼ -24% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
61%
61%
Male
39%
39%
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Pastry Chef - Related Salaries
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Pastry 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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