Head Chef Salaries in Canada

Updated Jun 6, 2023
$55,539 /yr
Average Base Pay

95 salaries

$42K

Low

$56K

Average

$74K

High

Additional Cash Compensation
Average$10,216Range$2,155 - $48,420

How much does a Head Chef make? The national average salary for a Head Chef is $55,539 in Canada. Filter by location to see Head Chef salaries in your area. Salary estimates are based on 95 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Head Chef employees.

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in Canada

$55,314 /yr
Lead Chef
$55,539 /yr
Head Chef
$55,314 /yr
Chief Chef
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What is the salary trajectory for a Lead Chef?

in Canada

$55,314 /yr
Lead Chef
$55,539 /yr
Head Chef
$55,314 /yr
Chief Chef

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Earls Kitchen + Bar
3.8

Earls Kitchen + Bar

Head Chef

$72,982

 /yr
Range: $60K - $83K

$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

$38K

$60K

$37,800 - $59,816 Range

Bier Markt
2.6

Bier Markt

Head Chef
About 

$59K -$90K

$59K

$90K

$59,462 - $89,587 Range

Tap & Barrel
3.4

Tap & Barrel

Head Chef
About 

$68K -$106K

$68K

$106K

$67,877 - $105,597 Range

Murphy Hospitality Group
4.3

$53K

$59K

$53,471 - $59,191 Range

Nicli Antica Pizzeria
4.5

Nicli Antica Pizzeria

Head Chef
About 

$59K -$71K

$59K

$71K

$58,557 - $70,699 Range

Corecruitment
4.6

Corecruitment

Head Chef
About 

$74K -$89K

$74K

$89K

$74,160 - $89,075 Range

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LOCAL Public Eatery
4.0

LOCAL Public Eatery

Head Chef
About 

$80K -$101K

$80K

$101K

$79,667 - $100,623 Range

Virtuous Pie
2.9

Virtuous Pie

Head Chef
About 

$50K -$56K

$50K

$56K

$50,496 - $56,184 Range

Thanjai Restaurant
3.8

Thanjai Restaurant

Head Chef
About 

$42K -$45K

$42K

$45K

$41,737 - $45,380 Range

Sodexo
3.3

Sodexo

Head Chef
About 

$44K -$48K

$44K

$48K

$44,474 - $47,796 Range

Dark Woods Brewing & Coffee Roasting
4.0

Dark Woods Brewing & Coffee Roasting

Head Chef - Hourly
About 

$24 -$26

 hourly

$24

$26

$24 - $26 Range

Simply For Life
3.3

Simply For Life

Head Chef
About 

$42K -$45K

$42K

$45K

$41,786 - $45,485 Range

Brothers Grimm Bistro

Head Chef - Hourly Contractor
About 

$24 -$26

 hourly

$24

$26

$24 - $26 Range

Indian Curry House
4.4

Indian Curry House

Head Chef - Hourly
About 

$37 -$40

 hourly

$37

$40

$37 - $40 Range

Polaris FT
3.9

Polaris FT

Head Chef
About 

$53K -$57K

$53K

$57K

$52,921 - $56,749 Range

Fenelon Falls Brewing

Fenelon Falls Brewing

Head Chef
About 

$44K -$48K

$44K

$48K

$44,333 - $47,970 Range

CEFA Systems
2.7

CEFA Systems

Head Chef - Hourly
About 

$21 -$23

 hourly

$21

$23

$21 - $23 Range

Westcana
3.4

Westcana

Head Chef
About 

$58K -$63K

$58K

$63K

$57,850 - $63,005 Range

Sharon Village Care Homes
3.5

Sharon Village Care Homes

Head Chef - Hourly
About 

$24 -$26

 hourly

$24

$26

$24 - $26 Range

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Frequently asked questions about a Head Chef salaries

The national average salary for a Head Chef is $55,539 per year in Canada. Filter by location to see a Head Chef salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 95 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Head Chef employees.

The highest salary for a Head Chef in Canada is $74,219 per year.

The lowest salary for a Head Chef in Canada is $41,561 per year.

About 61.75% of Head Chef professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional $10,216 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 $43,716 and $122,639 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of $65,755 following the average career path of a Head Chef.