Chef Salaries in Southampton 2026
Hourly and annual pay rates for kitchen and front-of-house roles in Southampton, with vs-London comparisons. Live medians computed from 12 active ch3f.co.uk listings.
Chef pay rates in Southampton 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 Southampton.
| Position | Hourly (typical) | Annual range | vs London | Live median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commis Chef | £12.5–£14/hr | £24,000–£27,000 | -20% | — |
| Chef De Partie | £14–£17/hr | £27,000–£33,000 | -18% | — |
| Sous Chef | £17–£22/hr | £33,000–£42,000 | -15% | £32,500 (5) |
| Head Chef | £22–£32/hr | £42,000–£61,000 | -14% | £64,000 (2) |
| Executive Chef | £30–£48/hr | £58,000–£92,000 | -3% | — |
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Static ranges are sourced from public job-board aggregates and hospitality industry pay surveys for Southampton, reviewed quarterly.
Live medians (highlighted rows) come from 12 active job listings on ch3f.co.uk in Southampton, 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 Southampton and London — useful for chefs deciding where to take a job and employers benchmarking pay.
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