As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an Executive Chef in Leicester, UK is £46,040, with an hourly rate of £22, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £40,741 to £50,059, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £40,741
50TH(Median)   £46,040
75TH   £50,059
Executive Chef Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Executive Chef Salary £40,741 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Executive Chef Salary £46,040 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Executive Chef Salary £50,059 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does an Executive Chef Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Executive Chef salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an Executive Chef is about £46,040 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £22, a monthly salary of about £3,837, and a weekly pay of around £885. Click the switch button below to see more details about Executive Chef hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Executive Chefs Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

An Executive Chef's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £41,927 - £45,091, while Intermediate make £42,164 - £45,249, Senior earn £42,797 - £45,882, Specialist earn £43,430 - £46,340, Expert can reach £44,696 - £47,240 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Executive Chef £44,063
Intermediate Level Executive Chef £44,300
Senior Level Executive Chef £44,854
Specialist Level Executive Chef £45,486
Expert Level Executive Chef £46,460
£44,063 0 yr
£44,300 < 2 yrs
£44,854 2-4 yrs
£45,486 5-8 yrs
£46,460 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 4%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 1%
Expert Level 1%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Executive Chef?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Executive Chef are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £52,590 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £49,056, and Manchester pays around £46,676 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Head Chef or Executive Chef?

As of April 22, 2025 , an Head Chef makes less than an Executive Chef. An Head Chef earns an average annual salary of £41,614. And an Executive Chef earns an average annual salary of £48,694.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Head Chef Leicester, UK
£32,862
£52,720
Private Chef Leicester, UK
£28,612
£45,901
Kitchen Director/Chef Leicester, UK
£32,565
£52,245
Executive Assistant Leicester, UK
£28,658
£45,018

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