Chefs
Average salary data for Chefs in Australia based on ABS Employee Earnings and Hours survey (May 2025).
Source: ABS 6306.0 Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025
Average Salary
$66,000
per year
Median Salary
$62,500
Demand Level
High
💼 Salary by Experience
Estimated based on national median. Actual figures vary by employer and location.
Entry Level
0-2 years
$43,000
10th percentile
Mid Level
3-7 years
$66,000
50th percentile
Senior Level
8+ years
$92,500
90th percentile
📍 Salary by State
⚠️ State figures are estimates derived from national averages using regional cost-of-living adjustments. They are not sourced directly from state-level ABS data.
| State | Average Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| ACT | $72,500 | +9.8% |
| WA | $71,500 | +8.3% |
| NSW | $69,500 | +5.3% |
| NT | $68,000 | +3.0% |
| VIC | $67,500 | +2.3% |
| QLD | $62,500 | -5.3% |
| SA | $61,000 | -7.6% |
| TAS | $58,000 | -12.1% |
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