Chef De Partie Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Chef De Parties in Melbourne earn a median salary of $77,500 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $65,000 and $80,000. That sits 15% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $91,520. Figures are based on 34 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 54th percentile by listing volume in Melbourne
💰 Chef De Partie · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$65,000 – $80,000
Median: $77,500
Mid level $65,000 – $80,000
Overall $65k–$80k Mid $65k–$80k $63k $66k $70k $74k $78k $82k
Moderate confidence 34 listings · 01/06/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from advertised employer bands on Seek.com.au. Figures represent what employers publicly advertise and may differ from actual compensation.

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Understanding the Melbourne Market

Chef de Partie salaries in Melbourne sit at $77,500 from 34 listings, with no prior month comparison. Pay matches the Chef median exactly in Melbourne, which suggests this classification is used interchangeably in some employer listings. The 19% spread from $65k to $80k is the tightest in the dataset for any chef role. Sydney pays $80,000 for this title, $2,500 more than Melbourne.

Take Home Pay (based on median $77,500)

Weekly (net)
~$1,160
Monthly (net)
~$5,025
Annual (net)
~$60,296
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $86,412

Take-home calculated using 2025-26 ATO tax rates, no HECS debt, full Australian residency. Total package adds 11.5% superannuation to base salary. Adjust for your situation →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good starting salary for a junior Chef De Partie in Melbourne?
Entry-level Chef de Partie in Melbourne earn $65,000 to $77,500 at the mid level. This role sits between Commis and Sous Chef in the kitchen hierarchy, and the pay bands are largely governed by hospitality awards rather than open-market negotiation.
Is $77,500 a good salary in Melbourne?
At $77,500 and 15% below Melbourne's all-roles median, this is below market for a high-cost city. The Sous Chef role in Melbourne pays $85,000, and that progression within the kitchen is the most direct path to a meaningful pay increase.
How much does a Senior Chef De Partie make in Melbourne?
Chef de Partie roles in Melbourne cap around $80,000. Moving into Sous Chef ($85,000) and then Head Chef ($100,000) is the standard kitchen progression. Head Chef is where the salary structure shifts to a genuine premium over the city's all-roles median.

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Chef De Partie salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page) $77,500 —
Sydney $80,000 +3%

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