Chefs vs Managers, directors and senior officials Salary (2025)

How do Chefs and Managers, directors and senior officials salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Managers, directors and senior officials earns £23,632 more per year (82% higher)

Chefs

£28,918
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricChefsManagers, directors and senior officialsDifference
Median Annual£28,918£52,550-£23,632
Mean Annual£27,885£66,373-£38,488
Monthly£2,410£4,379-£1,969
Weekly£556£1,011-£455
Hourly£13.90£25.26-£11.36

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChefsManagers, directors and senior officials
10th (Entry)£11,986£24,107
25th£19,719£35,002
50th (Median)£28,918£52,550
75th£34,694£81,698
90th (Senior)£42,120£120,750
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chefs or a Managers, directors and senior officials?
A Managers, directors and senior officials earns more. The median salary for a Chefs is £28,918, whilst a Managers, directors and senior officials earns £52,550 — a difference of £23,632 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chefs and a Managers, directors and senior officials?
The difference is £23,632 per year. Managers, directors and senior officials is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chefs or a Managers, directors and senior officials?
From a salary perspective, Managers, directors and senior officials offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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