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Chef Salary in China

Chefs plan menus, prepare food, and lead kitchen teams. The China median is $56,048 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$56,048
per year
Monthly (national)
$4,676
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$56,048
Tianjin, CN
Hourly (national)
$26.95
varies by city

Chef salary by city in China

CityPer year
Tianjin, CN$56,048
Wuhan, CN$56,048
Dongguan, CN$56,048
Xi’an, CN$56,048
Nanjing, CN$56,048
Foshan, CN$56,048
Shanghai, CN$45,575
Beijing, CN$43,511
Shenzhen, CN$39,528
Guangzhou, CN$36,136
Hangzhou, CN$33,481
Chengdu, CN$29,204

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a chef make in China?
The national median chef salary in China is about ¥380,000 per year (¥31,700 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ¥198,000 to ¥380,000.
Which China city pays chefs the most?
Tianjin, CN pays the most at about ¥380,000 per year.
Which China city pays chefs the least?
Among cities we cover, Chengdu, CN is on the lower end at about ¥198,000 per year for a chef.
What is the typical salary range for a chef in China?
Across China cities we cover, chef pay commonly spans from about ¥138,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ¥547,200 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many China cities have chef salary data?
Pay by Role publishes chef pay for 12 cities in China, all shown in CNY.
Is chef in demand in China?
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.