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Chef Salary in Germany

Chefs plan menus, prepare food, and lead kitchen teams. The Germany median is $109,376 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$109,376
per year
Monthly (national)
$9,124
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$109,376
Stuttgart, DE
Hourly (national)
$52.59
varies by city

Chef salary by city in Germany

CityPer year
Stuttgart, DE$109,376
Essen, DE$109,376
Dortmund, DE$109,376
Dresden, DE$109,376
Bremen, DE$109,376
Nuremberg, DE$109,376
Munich, DE$82,916
Frankfurt, DE$81,890
Hamburg, DE$77,442
Düsseldorf, DE$74,932
Berlin, DE$73,564
Cologne, DE$73,222

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a chef make in Germany?
The national median chef salary in Germany is about 95.900 € per year (8.000 € per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about 64.200 € to 95.900 €.
Which Germany city pays chefs the most?
Stuttgart, DE pays the most at about 95.900 € per year.
Which Germany city pays chefs the least?
Among cities we cover, Cologne, DE is on the lower end at about 64.200 € per year for a chef.
What is the typical salary range for a chef in Germany?
Across Germany cities we cover, chef pay commonly spans from about 44.900 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 138.100 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Germany cities have chef salary data?
Pay by Role publishes chef pay for 12 cities in Germany, all shown in EUR.
Is chef in demand in Germany?
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.