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Chef Salary in Italy

Chefs plan menus, prepare food, and lead kitchen teams. The Italy median is $76,643 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$76,643
per year
Monthly (national)
$6,387
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$76,643
Naples, IT
Hourly (national)
$36.85
varies by city

Chef salary by city in Italy

CityPer year
Naples, IT$76,643
Turin, IT$76,643
Palermo, IT$76,643
Genoa, IT$76,643
Bologna, IT$76,643
Florence, IT$76,643
Bari, IT$76,643
Catania, IT$76,643
Verona, IT$76,643
Messina, IT$76,643
Milan, IT$61,588
Rome, IT$48,928

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a chef make in Italy?
The national median chef salary in Italy is about 67.200 € per year (5600 € per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about 42.900 € to 67.200 €.
Which Italy city pays chefs the most?
Naples, IT pays the most at about 67.200 € per year.
Which Italy city pays chefs the least?
Among cities we cover, Rome, IT is on the lower end at about 42.900 € per year for a chef.
What is the typical salary range for a chef in Italy?
Across Italy cities we cover, chef pay commonly spans from about 30.000 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 96.800 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Italy cities have chef salary data?
Pay by Role publishes chef pay for 12 cities in Italy, all shown in EUR.
Is chef in demand in Italy?
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.