Salary of Chef in New Zealand 2026

How much does a Chef earn?

NZD 71,087 / Annual
Based on 58 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 61,440 Average salary: NZD 71,087 Maximum: NZD 80,000

Minimum
NZD 61,440 Average salary
NZD 71,087 Maximum
NZD 80,000

NZD 5,924 / Monthly
Based on 58 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 5,120 Average salary: NZD 5,924 Maximum: NZD 6,667

Minimum
NZD 5,120 Average salary
NZD 5,924 Maximum
NZD 6,667

NZD 197 / Daily
Based on 58 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 171 Average salary: NZD 197 Maximum: NZD 222

Minimum
NZD 171 Average salary
NZD 197 Maximum
NZD 222

NZD 37 / Hourly
Based on 58 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 32 Average salary: NZD 37 Maximum: NZD 42

Minimum
NZD 32 Average salary
NZD 37 Maximum
NZD 42

Salary data updated: October 2026

Salary of Chef in New Zealand

Chef (Sous Chef)

Found at: Fantastic LinkedIn - 2 weeks ago

Invercargill City, Southland, New Zealand Ryman Healthcare Full-time

Enjoy your evenings again Join us at Ryman and deliver exceptional dining experiences that our residents will love •...
Chef

Found at: Fantastic ATS - 4 days ago

Havelock North, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand Oceania Full-time

The Role We're looking for a passionate part-time Chef / Cook to join our team, supporting our four Oceania sites across...
Chef

Found at: Fantastic ATS - 1 week ago

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand Oceania Full-time

The role The Bayview in Tauranga are looking for a full time Chef to join their talented kitchen team. What you’ll be...

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Salary comparison

FAQ - Chef

The average salary for Chef is AUD71,087 per year in New Zealand. Salary estimates are based on 58 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Chef in New Zealand.

The lowest salary of Chef per year in New Zealand is AUD61,440

The highest salary for Chef per year in New Zealand is AUD80,000

Data updated: October 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in New Zealand. 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: 58 job postings with salary.