Head Chef Salaries in Canada

Updated Oct 1, 2023
$65,631 /yr
Average Base Pay

102 salaries

$52K

Low

$66K

Average

$87K

High

Additional Cash Compensation
Average$9,770Range$2,085 - $45,778
The average salary for Head Chef is $65,631 per year in the Canada. The average additional cash compensation for a Head Chef in the Canada is $9,770, with a range from $4,332 - $22,032. Salaries estimates are based on 102 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Head Chef employees in Canada.

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in Canada

$49,754 /yr
Lead Chef
$65,631 /yr
Head Chef
$63,089 /yr
Chief Chef
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What is the salary trajectory for a Lead Chef?

Job TitleSalary
Lead Chef$49,754 /yr
Head Chef$65,631 /yr
Chief Chef$63,089 /yr

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Culinary

$56,474

per year

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Executive Chef

$71,658

per year

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Chef De Cuisine

$56,352

per year

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Executive Sous Chef

$59,197

per year

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What is the salary trajectory for a Lead Chef?

in Canada

$49,754 /yr
Lead Chef
$65,631 /yr
Head Chef
$63,089 /yr
Chief Chef
See Full Career Path

Download as data table

What is the salary trajectory for a Lead Chef?

Job TitleSalary
Lead Chef$49,754 /yr
Head Chef$65,631 /yr
Chief Chef$63,089 /yr

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Earls Kitchen + Bar
3.7

Earls Kitchen + Bar

Head Chef

$72,982

 /yr
Range: $60K - $83K
10 salaries
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$60K

$83K

$60,000 - $82,870 Range

The Keg Steakhouse + Bar
4.3

The Keg Steakhouse + Bar

Head Chef

$52,731

 /yr
Range: $38K - $60K
3 salaries
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$38K

$60K

$37,800 - $59,816 Range

Bier Markt
3

Bier Markt

Head Chef
About 

$59K -$89K

2 salaries
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$59K

$89K

$58,943 - $89,323 Range

Tap & Barrel
3.6

Tap & Barrel

Head Chef
About 

$68K -$104K

2 salaries
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$68K

$104K

$68,240 - $104,301 Range

Cactus Club Cafe
3.8

Cactus Club Cafe

Head Chef
About 

$77K -$89K

2 salaries
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$77K

$89K

$76,862 - $88,644 Range

Murphy Hospitality Group
4.3

Murphy Hospitality Group

Head Chef
About 

$54K -$58K

2 salaries
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$54K

$58K

$53,881 - $58,449 Range

Humble Roots Cafe & Deli

Head Chef
About 

$65K -$79K

2 salaries
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$65K

$79K

$64,775 - $78,511 Range

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Nicli Antica Pizzeria
4.5

Nicli Antica Pizzeria

Head Chef
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$59K -$71K

2 salaries
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$59K

$71K

$58,745 - $71,167 Range

Corecruitment
4.6

Corecruitment

Head Chef
About 

$75K -$88K

2 salaries
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$75K

$88K

$74,792 - $88,347 Range

LOCAL Public Eatery
4.2

LOCAL Public Eatery

Head Chef
About 

$79K -$100K

2 salaries
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$79K

$100K

$79,355 - $100,491 Range

Virtuous Pie
2.8

Virtuous Pie

Head Chef
About 

$50K -$55K

2 salaries
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$50K

$55K

$50,275 - $55,342 Range

Thanjai Restaurant
3.8

Thanjai Restaurant

Head Chef
About 

$41K -$45K

1 salaries
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$41K

$45K

$41,253 - $44,912 Range

Sodexo
3.6

Sodexo

Head Chef
About 

$44K -$47K

1 salaries
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$44K

$47K

$43,972 - $47,365 Range

Dark Woods Brewing & Coffee Roasting
4

Dark Woods Brewing & Coffee Roasting

Head Chef - Hourly
About 

$24 -$25

 hourly
1 salaries
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$24

$25

$24 - $25 Range

Simply For Life
3.3

Simply For Life

Head Chef
About 

$42K -$45K

1 salaries
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$42K

$45K

$42,453 - $45,328 Range

2

Brothers Grimm Bistro

Head Chef - Hourly Contractor
About 

$24 -$26

 hourly
1 salaries
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$24

$26

$24 - $26 Range

Indian Curry House
4.4

Indian Curry House

Head Chef - Hourly
About 

$37 -$40

 hourly
1 salaries
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$37

$40

$37 - $40 Range

Polaris FT
3.6

Polaris FT

Head Chef
About 

$52K -$57K

1 salaries
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$52K

$57K

$52,353 - $57,232 Range

Fenelon Falls Brewing

Fenelon Falls Brewing

Head Chef
About 

$45K -$48K

1 salaries
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$45K

$48K

$44,843 - $48,112 Range

CEFA Systems
2.6

CEFA Systems

Head Chef - Hourly
About 

$21 -$23

 hourly
1 salaries
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$21

$23

$21 - $23 Range

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Head Chef Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Head Chef salaries - 10 salaries reported$72,982/yr
Head Chef salaries - 3 salaries reported$52,731/yr
Head Chef salaries - 2 salaries reported$73,839/yr
Head Chef salaries - 2 salaries reported$86,001/yr
Head Chef salaries - 2 salaries reported$82,274/yr
Head Chef salaries - 2 salaries reported$56,242/yr
Head Chef salaries - 2 salaries reported$71,100/yr
Head Chef salaries - 2 salaries reported$64,370/yr
Head Chef salaries - 2 salaries reported$81,255/yr
Head Chef salaries - 2 salaries reported$89,488/yr
Head Chef salaries - 2 salaries reported$52,923/yr
Head Chef salaries - 1 salaries reported$43,400/yr
Head Chef salaries - 1 salaries reported$45,912/yr
Head Chef salaries - 1 salaries reported$24/hr
Head Chef salaries - 1 salaries reported$43,937/yr
Head Chef salaries - 1 salaries reported$25/hr
Head Chef salaries - 1 salaries reported$38/hr
Head Chef salaries - 1 salaries reported$54,842/yr
Head Chef salaries - 1 salaries reported$46,500/yr
Head Chef salaries - 1 salaries reported$22/hr
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Frequently asked questions about a Head Chef salaries

The average salary for a Head Chef is $65,631 per year in Canada. Salaries estimates are based on 102 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Head Chef employees in Canada.

The highest salary for a Head Chef in Canada is $86,926 per year.

The lowest salary for a Head Chef in Canada is $52,418 per year.

About 60.66% of Head Chef professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional $9,770 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Head Chef in Canada as a good salary.

Head Chef professionals in Canada have a wide total pay range, between $44,107 and $120,036 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of $65,631 following the average career path of a Head Chef.

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