Chef De Partie Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Chef De Parties in Melbourne earn a median salary of $75,250 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $60,000 and $92,500. That sits 21% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 36 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 57th percentile by listing volume in Melbourne ↑ +2 listings vs last month
💰 Chef De Partie · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$60,000 – $92,500
Median: $75,250
May $77k
Jun $75k
↓ Trending down

Based on 2-month data — short-term movement only.

Mid level $60,000 – $93,500
Overall $60k–$92k Mid $60k–$93k $58k $65k $73k $81k $88k $96k
Moderate confidence 36 listings (+2 vs last month) · 05/07/2026

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

A chef de partie in Melbourne earns $75,250, which is $19,750 below the city's all-roles median and $3,020 under what Sydney pays the same station ($78,270). Pay slipped $2,250 this month on steady demand. This is a mid-kitchen role, and the ladder above it is clear: Sous Chef sits at $82,500 and Head Chef at $93,750.

Take Home Pay (based on median $75,250)

Weekly (net)
~$1,131
Monthly (net)
~$4,902
Annual (net)
~$58,822
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $83,903

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?
Chefs de partie in Melbourne start around the $60k p10, reaching the $76,500 mid median as they run a section cleanly under pressure. Working in a hatted or high-volume venue, and holding a formal commercial cookery qualification, is what lifts pay toward the $93k top of the band. Fine dining tends to pay above pub and cafe kitchens.
Is $75,250 a good salary in Melbourne?
Depends on your stage. At $75,250 the median trails Melbourne's $95k all-roles median by 21% and nets about $59k, which is modest for the hours hospitality demands. For a chef de partie that is normal rather than a red flag, since it is a rung below the sous and head chef roles. The upside is a clear ladder: Sous Chef ($82,500) then Head Chef ($93,750).
How much does a Senior Chef De Partie make in Melbourne?
There is no senior band for this title because seniority means changing role: the next steps are Sous Chef ($82,500 median) and Head Chef ($93,750). Getting there means running a full section flawlessly, then taking on ordering, rostering and menu input rather than a single station.

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Chef De Partie salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page) $75,250 —
Sydney $78,270 +4%

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