Chef De Partie Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Chef De Parties in Melbourne earn a median salary of $75,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $64,395 and $81,900. That sits 20% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $93,805. Figures are based on 57 jobs advertised in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 23% of roles by listing volume in Melbourne ↑ +3 listings vs last month
💰 Chef De Partie · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$64,395 – $81,900
Median: $75,000
Aug $75k
Sep $75k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $63,942 – $81,350
Overall $64k–$81k Mid $63k–$81k $62k $66k $70k $75k $79k $84k
Moderate confidence 57 listings (+3 vs last month) · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 57 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 43.1% stated a salary directly. The remaining 56.9% carried a range estimated from the listing, so this median blends advertised and estimated pay. Figures represent what employers advertise and may differ from actual compensation.

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Bottom 10%  $64,395 Median  $75,000 $81,900  Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

Chef de partie pay held at $75,000, exactly level with general chef roles in the same city, so the section title carries no premium here. Listings were flat at 57. Sydney pays $80,000 and Perth $75,000. At 23% the spread is among the tightest in the Melbourne data, running $64,000 to $81,000, which leaves very little room to negotiate. At 43% salary disclosure the figure is moderately supported.

Take Home Pay (based on median $75,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,128
Monthly (net)
~$4,888
Annual (net)
~$58,658
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $83,625

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 is $64,000, typically a commis chef stepping up to run a section. Certificate III in Commercial Cookery is the standard qualification and section ownership is the practical requirement. Larder, sauce and pastry sections each price slightly differently, with pastry usually at the top.
Is $75,000 a good salary in Melbourne?
No. At $75,000 a chef de partie earns 20% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $93,000, with take-home near $1,128 a week against the highest living costs in this report. Sydney pays $5,000 more for the same title. Since chef roles here also pay $75,000, this rung adds nothing on its own.
How much does a Senior Chef De Partie make in Melbourne?
The ceiling is $81,000, below the sous chef median of $85,000, so the bands are properly separated. Sous chef is the next step and is worth $10,000, with head chef at $90,000 beyond that. Moving up the section hierarchy in Melbourne now pays better than it did earlier in the year.

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Chef De Partie salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page) $75,000 0%
Sydney $80,000 +7%
Perth $75,000 ~same

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