Chef Salaries in London 2026
Hourly and annual pay rates for kitchen and front-of-house roles in London, with vs-London comparisons. Live medians computed from 39 active ch3f.co.uk listings.
Chef pay rates in London by position
Annual + hourly ranges for the main kitchen positions, with each row showing the typical difference vs London for the same role. Rows highlighted in green include live ch3f.co.uk medians from active listings in London.
| Position | Hourly (typical) | Annual range | vs London | Live median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commis Chef | £15–£18/hr | £29,000–£35,000 | same | — |
| Chef De Partie | £17–£21/hr | £33,000–£40,000 | same | £36,000 (2) |
| Sous Chef | £21–£28/hr | £40,000–£54,000 | same | £85,000 (2) |
| Head Chef | £26–£38/hr | £50,000–£73,000 | same | — |
| Executive Chef | £35–£55/hr | £67,000–£105,000 | same | — |
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Static ranges are sourced from public job-board aggregates and hospitality industry pay surveys for London, reviewed quarterly.
Live medians (highlighted rows) come from 39 active job listings on ch3f.co.uk in London, computed as the median annual equivalent (hourly converted at 40h × 52w). Roles with fewer than 2 listings are not published.
vs London shows the typical % difference for the same role between London and London — useful for chefs deciding where to take a job and employers benchmarking pay.
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