Sous Chef Salary in Australia
AU$56,250
per year
per hour
AU$26.10
per hour
per year
Bonus
AU$1,760/year
Sous Chef - Average Salary
The average salary for a Sous Chef is AU$56,250 per year (AU$26.10 per hour), which is AU$13,638 (-20%) lower than the national average salary in Australia.
A Sous Chef can expect an average starting salary of AU$43,600. The highest salaries can exceed AU$80,000.
A Sous Chef can expect an average starting salary of AU$43,600. The highest salaries can exceed AU$80,000.
AU$43,600
Low
AU$56,250
Average salary
AU$80,000
High
AU$21.80
Low
AU$26.10
Average salary
AU$36.20
High
Total compensation includes salary and bonus.
AU$0 AU$42,300 AU$84,690 | ||
| Base Salary | AU$43,600 - 80,000 | |
| Bonus | AU$0 - 4,690 | |
| Total Compensation | AU$43,600 - 84,690 |
AU$21.80 AU$7.20 AU$36.20 | ||
| Base Salary | AU$21.80 - 36.20 | |
| Total Compensation | AU$21.80 - 36.20 |
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Sous Chef Salary Range
Among sous chefs, Junior Sous Chefs have the lowest salaries, while Executive Sous Chefs tend to have the highest salaries.
Sous Chef - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Sous Chef | AU$63K/year | +12% |
| Hotel Sous Chef | AU$57K/year | +2% |
| Pastry Sous Chef | AU$55K/year | -2% |
| Junior Sous Chef | AU$51K/year | -10% |
Sous Chef - Pay by Experience Level in Australia
An Entry Level Sous Chef with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$43,600 per year. A mid career Sous Chef with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$54,300, while an experienced Sous Chef with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$67,200. Sous chefs with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$71,200 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Sous Chef in Australia
| Late Career | ▲ +27% |
| Experienced | ▲ +19% |
| Average Salary | AU$56,250/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -3% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -22% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
21%
21%
Male
79%
79%
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Sous Chef - Related Salaries
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Sous 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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