Salary of Head Chef in United Kingdom 2026

How much does a Head Chef earn?

£39,127 / Annual
Based on 265 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £29,000 Average salary: £39,127 Maximum: £52,000

Minimum
£29,000 Average salary
£39,127 Maximum
£52,000

£3,261 / Monthly
Based on 265 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £2,417 Average salary: £3,261 Maximum: £4,333

Minimum
£2,417 Average salary
£3,261 Maximum
£4,333

£109 / Daily
Based on 265 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: £109 Maximum: £144

Minimum
£81 Average salary
£109 Maximum
£144

£20 / Hourly
Based on 265 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: August 2026

Salary of Head Chef in United Kingdom

Head Chef

3 weeks ago

Stratford, London, United Kingdom YO! Sushi Full-time

Head Chef Operations - Westfield Stratford Contract: Full Time Salary: £37,300...
Head Chef

3 weeks ago

Brough, England, United Kingdom Marston's Part-time

days left to applyHead Chef Brough £15.00 45hrs per week Performance related bonus Reliable hours...
Head Chef

3 weeks ago

East London, England, United Kingdom Yo!Sushi Full-time

Head Chef Operations - Westfield Stratford Contract: Full Time Salary: £37,300 - £39,300 Contracted Hours:...

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FAQ - Head Chef

The average salary for Head Chef is GBP39,127 per year in United Kingdom. Salary estimates are based on 265 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 GBP29,000

The highest salary for Head Chef per year in United Kingdom is GBP52,000

Data updated: August 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: 265 job postings with salary.