Chef Salary in Brazil
Chefs plan menus, prepare food, and lead kitchen teams. The Brazil median is $32,671 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$32,671
per year
Monthly (national)
$2,719
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$32,671
Belo Horizonte, BR
Hourly (national)
$15.71
varies by city
Chef salary by city in Brazil
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belo Horizonte, BR | $32,671 | $2,719 | 0% |
| Salvador, BR | $32,671 | $2,719 | 0% |
| Fortaleza, BR | $32,671 | $2,719 | 0% |
| Manaus, BR | $32,671 | $2,719 | 0% |
| Brasília, BR | $32,671 | $2,719 | 0% |
| Curitiba, BR | $32,671 | $2,719 | 0% |
| Recife, BR | $32,671 | $2,719 | 0% |
| Goiânia, BR | $32,671 | $2,719 | 0% |
| Belém, BR | $32,671 | $2,719 | 0% |
| Porto Alegre, BR | $32,671 | $2,719 | 0% |
| São Paulo, BR | $23,867 | $1,995 | -27% |
| Rio de Janeiro, BR | $20,933 | $1,741 | -36% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a chef make in Brazil?
- The national median chef salary in Brazil is about R$ 167.000 per year (R$ 13.900 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R$ 107.000 to R$ 167.000.
- Which Brazil city pays chefs the most?
- Belo Horizonte, BR pays the most at about R$ 167.000 per year.
- Which Brazil city pays chefs the least?
- Among cities we cover, Rio de Janeiro, BR is on the lower end at about R$ 107.000 per year for a chef.
- What is the typical salary range for a chef in Brazil?
- Across Brazil cities we cover, chef pay commonly spans from about R$ 75.000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R$ 240.500 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many Brazil cities have chef salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes chef pay for 12 cities in Brazil, all shown in BRL.
- Is chef in demand in Brazil?
- 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.