Chefs Salary in the UK (2025)
Median Salary
£28,918
per year
Hourly Rate
£13.90
per hour
Mean Salary
£27,885
per year
Salary Range
Chefs salaries vary considerably depending on experience, location, specialisation and employer.
10th: £11,98625th: £19,719Median: £28,91875th: £34,69490th: £42,120
Pay Breakdown
| Period | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual (Median) | £28,918 |
| Monthly | £2,410 |
| Fortnightly | £1,112 |
| Weekly | £556 |
| Daily | £111 |
| Hourly | £13.90 |
Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | Monthly | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | £11,986 | £999 | Entry level |
| 25th | £19,719 | £1,643 | Below average |
| 50th (Median) | £28,918 | £2,410 | Mid-point |
| 75th | £34,694 | £2,891 | Experienced |
| 90th | £42,120 | £3,510 | Top earners |
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Key Insights
The median annual salary for a Chefs in the UK is £28,918, equating to £2,410 per month or £13.90 per hour.
Salaries range from £11,986 at entry level (10th percentile) to £42,120 for the most experienced (90th percentile) — a spread of £30,134.
The Chefs salary of £28,918 is below the UK average. However, pay varies considerably with experience and location.
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Similar Occupations
| Job Title | Median Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Printing Trades | £28,903 | £13.90 |
| Elementary construction occupations n.e.c. | £28,892 | £13.89 |
| Betting shop and gambling establishment managers | £28,861 | £13.88 |
| Agricultural and fishing trades n.e.c. | £28,986 | £13.94 |
| Sales related occupations n.e.c. | £28,991 | £13.94 |
| Pensions and insurance clerks and assistants | £29,002 | £13.94 |
| Health Associate Professionals | £28,803 | £13.85 |
| Welfare and Housing Associate Professionals | £29,059 | £13.97 |
| Farm workers | £29,101 | £13.99 |
| Pharmaceutical technicians | £29,184 | £14.03 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average Chefs salary in the UK?
The median Chefs salary in the United Kingdom is £28,918 per year as of 2025, according to ONS data.
How much does a Chefs earn per hour?
A Chefs earns approximately £13.90 per hour at the median salary level.
What is the monthly pay for a Chefs?
A Chefs earns approximately £2,410 per month at the median annual salary.
Is Chefs a well-paid job in the UK?
The Chefs salary of £28,918 is below the UK average. However, pay varies considerably with experience and location.
Where does this salary data come from?
All salary figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE), published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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