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Chef Salary in Belgium

Chefs plan menus, prepare food, and lead kitchen teams. The Belgium median is $119,755 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$119,755
per year
Monthly (national)
$10,037
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$119,755
Antwerp, VLG
Hourly (national)
$57.57
varies by city

Chef salary by city in Belgium

CityPer year
Antwerp, VLG$119,755
Gent, VLG$119,755
Charleroi, WAL$119,755
Liège, WAL$119,755
Anderlecht, BRU$119,755
Schaerbeek, BRU$119,755
Brugge, VLG$119,755
Namur, WAL$119,755
Leuven, VLG$119,755
Brussels, BRU$84,057

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a chef make in Belgium?
The national median chef salary in Belgium is about € 105.000 per year (€ 8.800 per month). Across 10 cities, pay ranges from about € 73.700 to € 105.000.
Which Belgium city pays chefs the most?
Antwerp, VLG pays the most at about € 105.000 per year.
Which Belgium city pays chefs the least?
Among cities we cover, Brussels, BRU is on the lower end at about € 73.700 per year for a chef.
What is the typical salary range for a chef in Belgium?
Across Belgium cities we cover, chef pay commonly spans from about € 51.400 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about € 151.200 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Belgium cities have chef salary data?
Pay by Role publishes chef pay for 10 cities in Belgium, all shown in EUR.
Is chef in demand in Belgium?
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.