Chef Salaries in Portsmouth 2026
Hourly and annual pay rates for kitchen and front-of-house roles in Portsmouth, with vs-London comparisons.
Chef pay rates in Portsmouth by position
Annual + hourly ranges for the main kitchen positions, with each row showing the typical difference vs London for the same role.
| Position | Hourly (typical) | Annual range | vs London |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commis Chef | £12.5–£14/hr | £24,000–£27,000 | -20% |
| Chef De Partie | £14–£16.5/hr | £27,000–£32,000 | -20% |
| Sous Chef | £16.5–£21/hr | £32,000–£40,000 | -17% |
| Head Chef | £21–£31/hr | £40,000–£59,000 | -17% |
| Executive Chef | £29–£46/hr | £56,000–£88,000 | -7% |
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Static ranges are sourced from public job-board aggregates and hospitality industry pay surveys for Portsmouth, reviewed quarterly.
vs London shows the typical % difference for the same role between Portsmouth and London — useful for chefs deciding where to take a job and employers benchmarking pay.
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