Hospitality salaries · MA000009
Pizza Chef Salary in Australia
Pizzaiolos (pizza chefs) shape dough, build pizzas and work the oven — from wood-fired to Neapolitan to classic pub pizza. It’s a specialised kitchen role with a loyal following in Australian venues.
Fair Work award base rate
Award base — full-time
$27.97/hr
Award base — casual
$34.96/hr
Full-time (annual)
$55,269/yr
MA000009 base rate (classification L3), effective 1 July 2026. Excludes evening, weekend, public-holiday and overtime penalties — verify your classification at fairwork.gov.au.
What pizza chefs actually earn on Tavro
NO MEDIAN YET
Not enough live pizza chef listings to publish a median that would mean anything. The award floor above still applies.
Pizza Chef pay — frequently asked questions
What is the award rate for a pizza chef in Australia?
Under the Fair Work Hospitality Industry (General) Award (MA000009), the base rate for a pizza chef is about $27.97/hr full-time, or $34.96/hr casual (which includes the 25% casual loading), as at 1 July 2026. These are base weekday rates — evening, weekend, public-holiday and overtime penalties are paid on top.
How much does a pizza chef earn per year?
A full-time pizza chef on the award base rate earns roughly $55,269 per year before penalties, superannuation and overtime. Actual pay varies by venue, experience and hours — on Tavro every listing shows the salary upfront.
Do pizza chefs get penalty rates?
Yes. The figures above are base rates only. Under MA000009, hospitality staff are generally entitled to higher rates for evenings, weekends, public holidays and overtime. Check your exact entitlements at fairwork.gov.au.
Looking for pizza chef work?
Every listing shows the salary upfront — no guessing.