Chef Salary by Country
Chefs plan menus, prepare food, and lead kitchen teams. Choose a country for a city-by-city breakdown in local currency.
Countries covered
40
10-yr outlook
+5%
projected growth
Category
Skilled Trades
Chef salary by country
| Country | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
 United States | $81,600 | $6,800 |
 United Kingdom | $102,009 | $8,568 |
 Canada | $92,480 | $7,695 |
 Australia | $115,199 | $9,577 |
 Germany | $109,376 | $9,124 |
 France | $100,822 | $8,440 |
 Netherlands | $118,614 | $9,923 |
 Switzerland | $127,272 | $10,627 |
 Singapore | $114,512 | $9,517 |
 India | $14,766 | $1,230 |
 Japan | $70,979 | $5,915 |
 South Korea | $80,116 | $6,676 |
 Poland | $78,899 | $6,575 |
 Brazil | $32,671 | $2,719 |
 United Arab Emirates | $66,167 | $5,528 |
 Mexico | $36,314 | $3,026 |
 Ireland | $101,279 | $8,440 |
 Spain | $78,126 | $6,501 |
 Italy | $76,643 | $6,387 |
 Sweden | $102,315 | $8,526 |
 Norway | $156,461 | $13,038 |
 Denmark | $110,226 | $9,188 |
 Belgium | $119,755 | $10,037 |
 Austria | $99,796 | $8,326 |
 Portugal | $57,482 | $4,790 |
 Finland | $91,926 | $7,642 |
 China | $56,048 | $4,676 |
 Hong Kong | $78,829 | $6,569 |
 New Zealand | $73,697 | $6,161 |
 Indonesia | $12,764 | $1,064 |
 Philippines | $12,087 | $1,007 |
 Vietnam | $13,309 | $1,109 |
 Thailand | $27,054 | $2,256 |
 Malaysia | $41,771 | $3,489 |
 Israel | $90,652 | $7,571 |
 Saudi Arabia | $48,000 | $4,000 |
 Turkey | $33,811 | $2,818 |
 Argentina | $13,817 | $1,151 |
 Colombia | $24,625 | $2,052 |
 South Africa | $24,583 | $2,049 |
Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.
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Required skills
CookingMenu designLeadershipFood safetySpeed
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a chef make?
- Pay depends on the country. Among markets we cover, national medians include 348.570.000 ₫ in Vietnam; Rp 230.660.000 in Indonesia; ₩120,280,000 in South Korea, and more.
- Which country pays chefs the most?
- Of the 40 countries with data on Pay by Role, Vietnam has the highest national median at about 348.570.000 ₫ per year.
- Which country pays chefs the least?
- Among covered countries, Portugal is on the lower end at about 50 400 € per year (local currency).
- Is chef a growing career?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +5% over the next decade.
- What skills do chefs need?
- Common skills include Cooking, Menu design, Leadership, Food safety, Speed. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
- What other skilled trades jobs are similar?
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