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Chef Salary Guide UK 2025: How Much Do Restaurant Chefs Really Earn?
Comprehensive breakdown of chef salaries across the UK in 2025. Find out what you should be earning based on your role, experience, and location.
Chef Salary Guide UK 2025: How Much Do Restaurant Chefs Really Earn?
Understanding chef salaries in the UK can be confusing. This guide provides real, up-to-date salary data for 2025.
Chef Salary Breakdown by Position
Commis Chef
- London: £20,000-£24,000
- Major cities: £18,000-£22,000
- Rest of UK: £16,000-£20,000
Chef de Partie (CDP)
- London: £25,000-£32,000
- Major cities: £23,000-£28,000
- Rest of UK: £20,000-£26,000
Sous Chef
- London: £32,000-£42,000
- Major cities: £28,000-£38,000
- Rest of UK: £26,000-£35,000
Head Chef
- London: £45,000-£70,000
- Major cities: £38,000-£55,000
- Rest of UK: £32,000-£48,000
Salary by Venue Type
Fine Dining: Premium pay (15-25% above average). Michelin-starred: £60,000-£150,000+
Casual Dining Chains: Head Chef: £35,000-£50,000. Benefits include bonus schemes.
Hotels (4-5 Star): Executive Chef: £55,000-£85,000. Often includes accommodation.
Regional Comparison
| Role | London | Manchester | Edinburgh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commis | £22k | £19k | £20k |
| CDP | £28k | £25k | £26k |
| Sous | £38k | £32k | £34k |
| Head | £58k | £45k | £48k |
Browse chef jobs on CH3F to find your next role.
Data from CH3F.co.uk job listings (2025)