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Chef Salary in France

Chefs plan menus, prepare food, and lead kitchen teams. The France median is $100,822 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$100,822
per year
Monthly (national)
$8,440
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$100,822
Marseille, FR
Hourly (national)
$48.47
varies by city

Chef salary by city in France

CityPer year
Marseille, FR$100,822
Toulouse, FR$100,822
Nice, FR$100,822
Nantes, FR$100,822
Strasbourg, FR$100,822
Bordeaux, FR$100,822
Montpellier, FR$100,822
Lille, FR$100,822
Rennes, FR$100,822
Reims, FR$100,822
Paris, FR$75,275
Lyon, FR$51,095

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a chef make in France?
The national median chef salary in France is about 88 400 € per year (7 400 € per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about 44 800 € to 88 400 €.
Which France city pays chefs the most?
Marseille, FR pays the most at about 88 400 € per year.
Which France city pays chefs the least?
Among cities we cover, Lyon, FR is on the lower end at about 44 800 € per year for a chef.
What is the typical salary range for a chef in France?
Across France cities we cover, chef pay commonly spans from about 31 300 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 127 300 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many France cities have chef salary data?
Pay by Role publishes chef pay for 12 cities in France, all shown in EUR.
Is chef in demand in France?
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.