Salary of Chef in United Kingdom 2026

How much does a Chef earn?

Salary of Chef in United Kingdom 2026

Salary of Chef in United Kingdom

£26,004 / Annual
Based on 10000 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum
£23,004 Average salary
£26,004 Maximum
£35,004

Salary data updated: November 2026

Salary of Chef in United Kingdom

  • Experienced Chefs – Head Chef, Chef, Commis Chef

    Found at: Partner job source - 3 weeks ago

    Newtownabbey, NIR, United Kingdom Bean & Grape Full-time

    Immediate Opportunities at Bean & Grape, Glengormley Bean & Grape is an independent Café & Wine Bar in Glengormley,...

  • Head Chef/Chef

    Found at: Partner job source - 3 weeks ago

    Manchester, ENG, United Kingdom Yamas Full-time

    YAMAS WHITEFIELD IS HIRING JOIN OUR NEW OPENING TEAM CHEF / HEAD CHEF Location: Whitefield, Manchester We are...

  • Chef/Second Chef

    Found at: Partner job source - 3 weeks ago

    Ambleside, ENG, United Kingdom Carlisle Diocese Board of Finance Ltd Full-time

    **Chef / Second Chef – Rydal Hall** **Live-in Accommodation Available | Competitive Salary | Friendly, Supportive...

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Salaries in United Kingdom {year}

All positions in Restaurant
Position Average salary / Annual
Executive Chef £45,000 View listings
Development Chef £35,004 View listings
Head Chef £33,000 View listings
Bar Management £32,496 View listings
Kitchen Designer £30,000 View listings
Kitchen Sales Consultant £29,664 View listings
Restaurant Manager £28,500 View listings
Restaurant £27,996 View listings
Dishwasher £27,996 View listings
Kitchen Helper £27,540 View listings
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FAQ - Chef

The average salary for Chef is GBP26,004 per year in United Kingdom. Salary estimates are based on 10000 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Chef in United Kingdom.

The lowest salary of Chef per year in United Kingdom is GBP23,004

The highest salary for Chef per year in United Kingdom is GBP35,004

Data updated: November 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in United Kingdom. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 10,000 job postings with salary.