Commis Chef Salary in Melbourne (2026)
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Commis Chefs in Melbourne earn a median salary of $65,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $55,000 and $72,778. That sits 26% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $87,500. Figures are based on 30 jobs advertised in Melbourne in the last 30 days.
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| Mid level | $55,000 – $72,778 |
Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 30 job listings for this role in Melbourne, advertised across Australian job boards, government job boards and employer career sites. 36.7% of those listings showed the salary in the ad. The other 63.3% hid it, so we used the pay bracket the job board files the listing under. Figures represent what employers advertise and may differ from actual compensation.
Understanding the Melbourne Market
Melbourne commis chefs earn $65,000, the same as Sydney, and pay has held at that level since July apart from a brief bump in September. Listings rose from 20 to 30. Kitchens that published a salary offered about $72,000, well above the $60,000 median for hidden-bracket listings, so ads that show pay are usually the better offers.
Take Home Pay (based on median $65,000)
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 →
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| City | Median salary | vs Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne (this page) | $65,000 | 0% |
| Sydney | $65,000 | ~same |
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