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Chef Salary in Austria

Chefs plan menus, prepare food, and lead kitchen teams. The Austria median is $99,796 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$99,796
per year
Monthly (national)
$8,326
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$99,796
Graz, AT
Hourly (national)
$47.98
varies by city

Chef salary by city in Austria

CityPer year
Graz, AT$99,796
Linz, AT$99,796
Salzburg, AT$99,796
Innsbruck, AT$99,796
Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, AT$99,796
Vienna, AT$69,800

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a chef make in Austria?
The national median chef salary in Austria is about € 87.500 per year (€ 7.300 per month). Across 6 cities, pay ranges from about € 61.200 to € 87.500.
Which Austria city pays chefs the most?
Graz, AT pays the most at about € 87.500 per year.
Which Austria city pays chefs the least?
Among cities we cover, Vienna, AT is on the lower end at about € 61.200 per year for a chef.
What is the typical salary range for a chef in Austria?
Across Austria cities we cover, chef pay commonly spans from about € 42.800 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about € 126.000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Austria cities have chef salary data?
Pay by Role publishes chef pay for 6 cities in Austria, all shown in EUR.
Is chef in demand in Austria?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +5% over the next decade. Related skilled trades roles on Pay by Role include Electrician, Plumber, Carpenter.