How Much Does a Head Chef Make in the United Kingdom? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Head Chef in the United Kingdom is £48,700, with an hourly rate of £23, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £43,100 to £53,000, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £43,100

50TH(Median) £48,700

75TH £53,000

Head Chef Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Head Chef Salary	£43,100	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Head Chef Salary	£48,700	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Head Chef Salary	£53,000	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Head Chef Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£43,100

Average £48,700/year

£53,000

£3,592

Average £4,058/month

£4,417

£829

Average £937/week

£1,019

£21

Average £23/hour

£25

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£53,000	£4,417	£1,019	£25
Average	£48,700	£4,058	£937	£23
25th Percentile	£43,100	£3,592	£829	£21

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Head Chef salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Head Chef is about £48,700 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £23, a monthly salary of about £4,058, and a weekly pay of around £937. Click the switch button below to see more details about Head Chef hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Head Chefs Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Head Chef's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £44,354 - £47,697, while Intermediate make £44,604 - £47,864, Senior earn £45,273 - £48,533, Specialist earn £45,942 - £49,021, Expert can reach £47,279 - £49,984 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Head Chef	£46,610
Intermediate Level Head Chef	£46,861
Senior Level Head Chef	£47,446
Specialist Level Head Chef	£48,115
Expert Level Head Chef	£49,149

Entry Level	4%
Intermediate Level	4%
Senior Level	3%
Specialist Level	1%
Expert Level	1%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Head Chef?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Head Chef are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £52,596 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £49,062, and Manchester pays around £46,681 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Executive Chef or Head Chef?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Executive Chef makes less than a Head Chef. A Executive Chef earns an average annual salary of £41,009. And a Head Chef earns an average annual salary of £48,700.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Executive Chef	£32,384 £51,954
Private Chef	£30,261 £48,547
Kitchen Director/Chef	£34,442 £55,257
Head of Distribution	£94,977 £163,281

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