Chef Salary in Perth (2026)

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Chefs in Perth earn a median salary of $80,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $67,808 and $84,592. That sits 20% below Perth's all-roles median of $100,000. Figures are based on 35 jobs advertised in Perth in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 65th percentile by listing volume in Perth ↑ +4 listings vs last month
💰 Chef · Perth
ADVERTISED RANGE
$67,808 – $84,592
Median: $80,000
Aug $80k
Sep $80k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $67,808 – $84,592
Overall $67k–$84k Mid $67k–$84k $65k $70k $74k $78k $82k $87k
Moderate confidence 35 listings (+4 vs last month) · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 35 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 57.1% stated a salary directly. The remaining 42.9% 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%  $67,808 Median  $80,000 $84,592  Top 10%

Understanding the Perth Market

At 21% the spread here is the tightest chef range in this report, running $67,000 to $84,000, so there is almost no room to negotiate past the band. Perth's $80,000 median ties with Adelaide and Brisbane for the highest chef pay in the country, ahead of Sydney at $79,000 and Melbourne at $75,000. Listings rose from 31 to 35 with the median unchanged. At 57% salary disclosure the figure is well supported.

Take Home Pay (based on median $80,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,191
Monthly (net)
~$5,161
Annual (net)
~$61,933
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $89,200

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 in Perth?
Entry is $67,000, the highest chef floor in this data, which reflects Perth's persistent hospitality staffing shortages. Cook roles at $67,000 pay exactly the same, so the two titles overlap completely at entry. Section experience and a Certificate III are what move someone toward the $84,000 ceiling.
Is $80,000 a good salary in Perth?
No, though it ties for the best chef market available. At $80,000 a chef earns 20% below Perth's all-roles median of $100,000, with take-home near $1,191 a week and moderate living costs. Perth's mining-inflated city median makes that gap look worse than the national comparison does. Head chef roles here pay $100,000, so the progression is worth pursuing.
How much does a Senior Chef make in Perth?
The ceiling is $84,000, only $4,000 above the median, making this the most compressed chef range in the report. Head chef at $100,000 sits well above the entire band, so the promotion is worth $20,000. That is the largest kitchen progression step in this report.

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Chef salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Perth
Perth (this page) $80,000 0%
Adelaide $80,000 ~same
Brisbane $80,000 ~same
Sydney $79,750 ~same
Gold Coast $78,250 ~same

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