Chefs Salary in South East
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 22,000 employees
Median
£25,506
Mean
£24,014
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Median | £25,506 |
| Mean | £24,014 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Take-home pay estimate
£
MonthlyAnnual
Gross salary
£2,126£25,506
−Income tax
£216£2,587
−National Insurance
£86£1,035
=Take-home pay
£1,824£21,884
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
All employees
£25,506
Male
£26,151
Mean annual pay
All employees
£24,014
Male
£25,164
| All employees | Male | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £25,506 | £26,151 |
| Mean | £24,014 | £25,164 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£27,595
Part-time (median)
£12,489
Full-time (mean)
£28,627
Part-time (mean)
£12,999
| Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £27,595 | £12,489 |
| Mean | £28,627 | £12,999 |
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