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Salary Cook in Australia

Market pay levels based on 3 896 offers with salary.

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Recalculated from open vacancies where the employer states pay.

Median114 771 $Half of offers pay more, half pay less
Average120 529 $Arithmetic mean of all offers
Lower quartile90 000 $25% of offers pay less
Upper quartile140 000 $25% of offers pay more

How pay is distributed

The band covers the middle half of the market (25th–75th percentile), the line marks the median.

Lower quartile90 000 $
Median114 771 $
Upper quartile140 000 $

What the numbers mean

  • Half of all offers fall between 90 000 $ and 140 000 $.
  • Every fourth offer pays more than 140 000 $.
  • The upper quartile is 56% above the lower one.
  • The average (120 529 $) is 5% above the median — a few high offers pull it up.
  • The estimate uses 3 896 vacancies with a stated salary.

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Company not specified Glenelg ·

Cook

75 000 – 85 000 $

Cook Organization : Noodle Box Glenelg Location : 51 Jetty Rd, Glenelg SA 5045 Phone No: : (************* Scope: : Cook Employment Term: Full... Location: Glenelg SA Salary: $75000.00 - $85…

Full timeOn-siteGlenelg
Company not specified Sydney ·

Cook

75 000 – 85 000 $

About us L'Entrecote Group is a prestigious French dining establishment based in New South Wales, renowned for its high-quality culinary offerings... Location: Sydney NSW Salary: $75000.00…

Full timeOn-siteSydney
Company not specified Melbourne ·

Cook

80 000 – 85 000 $

Position: Cook Position Type: Full Time Salary: $80,000 - $85,000 p.a plus Super Employer Name: JJ Choice Pty Ltd ATF JJ Family Trust - T/a Gloria... Company: JJ Choice Pty Ltd ATF JJ Famil…

Full timeOn-siteMelbourne
Company not specified Burwood East ·

Cook

75 000 – 85 000 $

About the Business PAI THAI is a modern Thai restaurant located in Burwood, Melbourne. We specialise in authentic Thai cuisine and contemporary... Location: Burwood East VIC Salary: $75000.…

Full timeOn-siteBurwood East
Company not specified Morley ·

Cook

80 000 – 85 000 $

Shams & Yass Pty Ltd trading as Mandi Al Arabia Perth, located in Morley, WA 6062, is seeking a full-time Cook who is qualified, experienced and... Location: Morley WA Salary: $80000.00 - $…

Full timeOn-siteMorley
Company not specified Salisbury ·

Cook

75 000 – 85 000 $

About Us: Masqati Pty Ltd (trading as Shahi Zaiqa Restaurant) pride ourselves on bringing the rich culinary traditions of Mughlai cuisine to your... Location: Salisbury SA Salary: $75000.00…

Full timeOn-siteSalisbury

Frequently asked questions

Why show the median instead of the average?

The median (114 771 $) is the middle of the market: half of the offers pay more and half pay less. Unlike the average (120 529 $), it is not skewed by a handful of very high salaries.

What does the typical range mean?

From 90 000 $ to 140 000 $ is the middle half of all offers — the 25th to 75th percentile. A quarter of vacancies pay below 90 000 $ and a quarter above 140 000 $.

Where does the data come from?

From 3 896 open vacancies with a stated salary that Finder collects from public sources. Numbers are recalculated as the selection changes.

How do I tell whether I am paid fairly?

Compare your pay with the median and the quartiles: near 114 771 $ is the market level, above 140 000 $ is the strong quarter, below 90 000 $ is a reason to negotiate. Use the “Compare my salary” button on this page.

How we calculate salaries

Short methodology and the data behind these numbers.

  1. 1We collect offersOnly vacancies from open sources where the employer states pay are used.
  2. 2We normalise themA salary range is reduced to one comparable value per vacancy.
  3. 3We compute percentilesMedian, quartiles and the average are calculated from at least 5 offers; otherwise the wider country market is shown.
  4. 4We refresh the numbersStatistics are recomputed as new vacancies appear and closed ones drop out.

Figures are pay as published by employers: taxes, bonuses and seniority inside a grade are not accounted for.