Head Chef Salary in the UK
£32,400
per year
per month
£2,130
per month
per year
Head Chef - Average Salary
The average salary for a Head Chef is £32,400 gross per year (£2,130 net per month), which is £2,800 (+9%) higher than the UK's national average salary.
A Head Chef can expect an average starting salary of £24,300. The highest salaries can exceed £150,000.
A Head Chef can expect an average starting salary of £24,300. The highest salaries can exceed £150,000.
£24,300
Low
£32,400
Average salary
£150,000
High
£1,670
Low
£2,130
Average salary
£7,540
High
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Head Chef Salary Range
Among head chefs, Head Chefs of a Gastro Pub have lower salaries, while highly skilled professionals like Head Chefs of Michelin Starred Restaurants enjoy the highest salaries.
Head Chef - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Head Chef - Michelin Star | £51K/year | +58% |
| Executive Head Chef | £34K/year | +5% |
| Head Chef Gastro Pub | £27K/year | -18% |
Head Chef - Pay by Experience Level
An Entry Level Head Chef with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of £24,300 gross per year. A mid career Head Chef with 4-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of £31,800, while a Senior Head Chef with 10-20 years of experience makes on average £43,200. Head Chefs with more than 20 years of experience earn £56,700 on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Head Chef
| Late Career | ▲ +75% |
| Senior | ▲ +33% |
| Average Salary | £32,400/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -2% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -25% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
19%
19%
Male
81%
81%
Head Chef - Related Salaries
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