How Much Does a Kitchen Director/Chef Make in the United Kingdom? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Kitchen Director/Chef in the United Kingdom is £48,700, with an hourly rate of £23, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £43,090 to £52,950, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £43,090

50TH(Median) £48,700

75TH £52,950

Kitchen Director/Chef Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Kitchen Director/Chef Salary	£43,090	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Kitchen Director/Chef Salary	£48,700	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Kitchen Director/Chef Salary	£52,950	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Kitchen Director/Chef Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£43,090

Average £48,700/year

£52,950

£3,591

Average £4,058/month

£4,413

£829

Average £937/week

£1,018

£21

Average £23/hour

£25

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£52,950	£4,413	£1,018	£25
Average	£48,700	£4,058	£937	£23
25th Percentile	£43,090	£3,591	£829	£21

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Kitchen Director/Chef salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Kitchen Director/Chef is about £48,700 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £23, a monthly salary of about £4,058, and a weekly pay of around £937. Click the switch button below to see more details about Kitchen Director/Chef hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Kitchen Director/Chefs Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Kitchen Director/Chef's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £44,346 - £47,695, while Intermediate make £44,597 - £47,863, Senior earn £45,267 - £48,533, Specialist earn £45,937 - £49,017, Expert can reach £47,277 - £49,969 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Kitchen Director/Chef	£46,607
Intermediate Level Kitchen Director/Chef	£46,858
Senior Level Kitchen Director/Chef	£47,444
Specialist Level Kitchen Director/Chef	£48,114
Expert Level Kitchen Director/Chef	£49,144

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 Kitchen Director/Chef?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Kitchen Director/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: Kitchen Director/Chef or Kitchen Director/Chef?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Kitchen Director/Chef makes less than a Kitchen Director/Chef. A Kitchen Director/Chef earns an average annual salary of £43,613. And a Kitchen Director/Chef earns an average annual salary of £48,700.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Kitchen Director/Chef	£34,442 £55,257

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