Salary of Head Chef in United Kingdom 2026

How much does a Head Chef earn?

£38,491 / Annual
Based on 226 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £29,069 Average salary: £38,491 Maximum: £51,500

Minimum
£29,069 Average salary
£38,491 Maximum
£51,500

£3,208 / Monthly
Based on 226 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £2,422 Average salary: £3,208 Maximum: £4,292

Minimum
£2,422 Average salary
£3,208 Maximum
£4,292

£107 / Daily
Based on 226 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £81 Average salary: £107 Maximum: £143

Minimum
£81 Average salary
£107 Maximum
£143

£20 / Hourly
Based on 226 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £15 Average salary: £20 Maximum: £27

Minimum
£15 Average salary
£20 Maximum
£27

Salary data updated: September 2026

Salary of Head Chef in United Kingdom

Head Chef

Found at: Fantastic LinkedIn - 4 days ago

St. Mawes, England, United Kingdom Elysium Collection Full-time £45,000 - £50,000 Contract

Head Chef Lead the Kitchen | Mediterranean Small Plates | Boutique Hotel | Cornwall Do you thrive in a busy kitchen...
Head Chef

Found at: Sourcestack United Kingdom - 5 hours ago

Harrogate, England, United Kingdom The Crown Hotel Full-time £38,000 - £48,000 Contract

JOIN US At RBH we believe our people are our biggest assets and understand the value in putting them first. Our...
Head Chef

Found at: Sourcestack United Kingdom - 5 hours ago

Newark, United Kingdom Las Iguanas Sherwood Full-time £37,000 Contract

Are you our kitchens secret ingredient?...

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FAQ - Head Chef

The average salary for Head Chef is GBP38,491 per year in United Kingdom. Salary estimates are based on 226 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Head Chef in United Kingdom.

The lowest salary of Head Chef per year in United Kingdom is GBP29,069

The highest salary for Head Chef per year in United Kingdom is GBP51,500

Data updated: September 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: 226 job postings with salary.