Chef salary in Western Australia
Updated 22 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $65,000 — Western Australia sits $8,175 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Chef salary of $73,175 — after $12,741 income tax and $1,464 Medicare levy (2025–26 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
National figures · February 2026 · Source: Jobs and Skills Australia (© Commonwealth of Australia), CC BY 4.0
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Chef roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Fortescue★ 3.5 | $109,708 | $82,992 – $136,443 |
| Sodexo★ 3.5 | $96,000 | $90,000 – $110,000 |
| ISS Facility Services★ 3.2 | $95,967 | $85,000 – $102,000 |
| BHP★ 4.0 | $89,500 | $85,000 – $94,000 |
| Compass Group★ 3.5 | $82,000 | $45,100 – $88,000 |
| Cater Care (Australia)★ 2.4 | $81,747 | $80,000 – $83,493 |
| Civeo★ 3.3 | $81,016 | $81,016 – $81,016 |
| Crown Resorts★ 3.8 | $65,860 | $57,304 – $73,112 |
| Crown Perth★ 3.1 | $65,000 | $60,000 – $70,000 |
| Atlas (Australia)★ 5.0 | $61,256 | $59,280 – $65,208 |
| Juniper★ 3.9 | $60,268 | $55,170 – $179,539 |
| St John of God Health Care★ 3.7 | $60,031 | $58,806 – $61,256 |
| The Modern Eatery★ 3.5 | $58,292 | $57,304 – $59,280 |
| Accor★ 3.9 | $55,703 | $55,328 – $56,059 |
| McDonald's★ 3.6 | $37,643 | $32,940 – $41,496 |
| Sushi Izu★ 3.7 | $35,568 | $21,736 – $49,400 |
Chef pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Australian Capital Territory
Northern Territory
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Salary figures are market estimates built from third-party data and community submissions — they show what the market pays, not what any individual employer will offer. Take-home figures are 2025–26 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.