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Chef Salary in Denmark

Chefs plan menus, prepare food, and lead kitchen teams. The Denmark median is $110,226 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$110,226
per year
Monthly (national)
$9,188
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$110,226
Århus, DK
Hourly (national)
$52.99
varies by city

Chef salary by city in Denmark

CityPer year
Århus, DK$110,226
Odense, DK$110,226
Aalborg, DK$110,226
Copenhagen, DK$89,281

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a chef make in Denmark?
The national median chef salary in Denmark is about 721.000 kr. per year (60.100 kr. per month). Across 4 cities, pay ranges from about 584.000 kr. to 721.000 kr..
Which Denmark city pays chefs the most?
Århus, DK pays the most at about 721.000 kr. per year.
Which Denmark city pays chefs the least?
Among cities we cover, Copenhagen, DK is on the lower end at about 584.000 kr. per year for a chef.
What is the typical salary range for a chef in Denmark?
Across Denmark cities we cover, chef pay commonly spans from about 408.000 kr. at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 1.038.200 kr. for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Denmark cities have chef salary data?
Pay by Role publishes chef pay for 4 cities in Denmark, all shown in DKK.
Is chef in demand in Denmark?
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.