Chef Salary in Netherlands
Chefs plan menus, prepare food, and lead kitchen teams. The Netherlands median is $118,614 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$118,614
per year
Monthly (national)
$9,923
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$118,614
Utrecht, NL
Hourly (national)
$57.03
varies by city
Chef salary by city in Netherlands
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utrecht, NL | $118,614 | $9,923 | 0% |
| Groningen, NL | $118,614 | $9,923 | 0% |
| Eindhoven, NL | $118,614 | $9,923 | 0% |
| Haarlem, NL | $118,614 | $9,923 | 0% |
| Arnhem, NL | $118,614 | $9,923 | 0% |
| 's-Hertogenbosch, NL | $118,614 | $9,923 | 0% |
| Zwolle, NL | $118,614 | $9,923 | 0% |
| Leeuwarden, NL | $118,614 | $9,923 | 0% |
| Maastricht, NL | $118,614 | $9,923 | 0% |
| Venlo, NL | $118,614 | $9,923 | 0% |
| Amsterdam, NL | $87,820 | $7,299 | -26% |
| Rotterdam, NL | $79,723 | $6,615 | -33% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a chef make in Netherlands?
- The national median chef salary in Netherlands is about € 104.000 per year (€ 8.700 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about € 69.900 to € 104.000.
- Which Netherlands city pays chefs the most?
- Utrecht, NL pays the most at about € 104.000 per year.
- Which Netherlands city pays chefs the least?
- Among cities we cover, Rotterdam, NL is on the lower end at about € 69.900 per year for a chef.
- What is the typical salary range for a chef in Netherlands?
- Across Netherlands cities we cover, chef pay commonly spans from about € 48.800 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about € 149.800 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many Netherlands cities have chef salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes chef pay for 12 cities in Netherlands, all shown in EUR.
- Is chef in demand in Netherlands?
- 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.