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Chef Salary in Ireland

Chefs plan menus, prepare food, and lead kitchen teams. The Ireland median is $101,279 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$101,279
per year
Monthly (national)
$8,440
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$101,279
Cork, IE
Hourly (national)
$48.69
varies by city

Chef salary by city in Ireland

CityPer year
Cork, IE$101,279
Limerick, IE$101,279
Dublin, IE$73,906

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a chef make in Ireland?
The national median chef salary in Ireland is about €88,800 per year (€7,400 per month). Across 3 cities, pay ranges from about €64,800 to €88,800.
Which Ireland city pays chefs the most?
Cork, IE pays the most at about €88,800 per year.
Which Ireland city pays chefs the least?
Among cities we cover, Dublin, IE is on the lower end at about €64,800 per year for a chef.
What is the typical salary range for a chef in Ireland?
Across Ireland cities we cover, chef pay commonly spans from about €45,300 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about €127,900 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Ireland cities have chef salary data?
Pay by Role publishes chef pay for 3 cities in Ireland, all shown in EUR.
Is chef in demand in Ireland?
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.