As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Head Chef in Liverpool, UK is £46,494, with an hourly rate of £22, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £41,148 to £50,599, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £41,148
50TH(Median)   £46,494
75TH   £50,599
Head Chef Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Head Chef Salary £41,148 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Head Chef Salary £46,494 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Head Chef Salary £50,599 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Head Chef Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Head Chef salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Head Chef is about £46,494 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £22, a monthly salary of about £3,874, and a weekly pay of around £894. Click the switch button below to see more details about Head Chef hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Head Chef's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £42,345 - £45,536, while Intermediate make £42,584 - £45,696, Senior earn £43,222 - £46,334, Specialist earn £43,861 - £46,800, Expert can reach £45,137 - £47,719 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Head Chef £44,499
Intermediate Level Head Chef £44,738
Senior Level Head Chef £45,297
Specialist Level Head Chef £45,935
Expert Level Head Chef £46,923
£44,499 0 yr
£44,738 < 2 yrs
£45,297 2-4 yrs
£45,935 5-8 yrs
£46,923 > 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 Head Chef?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Head Chef are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £52,596 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £49,062, and Manchester pays around £46,681 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Executive Chef or Head Chef?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Executive Chef makes less than a Head Chef. A Executive Chef earns an average annual salary of £39,151. And a Head Chef earns an average annual salary of £48,700.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Executive Chef Liverpool, UK
£30,917
£49,600
Private Chef Liverpool, UK
£28,890
£46,348
Kitchen Director/Chef Liverpool, UK
£32,882
£52,753
Head of Distribution Liverpool, UK
£90,674
£155,884

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