Chefs Salary in Wales
Updated May 2026
Regional pay context
Median pay in Wales is £2,480/month.
Source: HMRC PAYE Real Time Information (via ONS) · March 2026
Employment patterns
- 80% of Chefs work full-time (national average)
- 7% are self-employed (national average)
- 96.3% of employees have permanent contracts (national average)
Source: ONS Annual Population Survey (APS218), 2025
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£27,900
Part-time (median)
£12,332
Full-time (mean)
£27,098
Part-time (mean)
£12,144
| Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £27,900 | £12,332 |
| Mean | £27,098 | £12,144 |
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