Sous Chef Salary in Perth (2026)
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Sous Chefs in Perth earn a median salary of $85,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $79,950 and $95,500. That sits 15% below Perth's all-roles median of $100,000. Figures are based on 20 jobs advertised in Perth in the last 30 days.
| Mid level | $79,650 – $95,950 |
Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 20 job listings for this role in Perth, advertised across Australian job boards, government job boards and employer career sites. 55.0% of those listings showed the salary in the ad. The other 45.0% 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. Sample size is small, so treat these figures as indicative.
Understanding the Perth Market
Sous chef is new to the Perth report, with 20 listings at $85,000, matching Sydney. More than half the ads showed pay. Perth chefs de partie earn $79,625, so the step to sous chef adds about $5,400.
Take Home Pay (based on median $85,000)
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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Sous Chef salaries in other cities
| City | Median salary | vs Perth |
|---|---|---|
| Perth (this page) | $85,000 | 0% |
| Sydney | $85,000 | ~same |
| Melbourne | $82,500 | -3% |
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