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Chef Salary in Poland

Chefs plan menus, prepare food, and lead kitchen teams. The Poland median is $78,899 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$78,899
per year
Monthly (national)
$6,575
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$78,899
Wrocław, PL
Hourly (national)
$37.93
varies by city

Chef salary by city in Poland

CityPer year
Wrocław, PL$78,899
Łódź, PL$78,899
Poznań, PL$78,899
Gdańsk, PL$78,899
Szczecin, PL$78,899
Lublin, PL$78,899
Bydgoszcz, PL$78,899
Białystok, PL$78,899
Katowice, PL$78,899
Częstochowa, PL$78,899
Warsaw, PL$57,333
Kraków, PL$51,021

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a chef make in Poland?
The national median chef salary in Poland is about 300 000 zł per year (25 000 zł per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about 194 000 zł to 300 000 zł.
Which Poland city pays chefs the most?
Wrocław, PL pays the most at about 300 000 zł per year.
Which Poland city pays chefs the least?
Among cities we cover, Kraków, PL is on the lower end at about 194 000 zł per year for a chef.
What is the typical salary range for a chef in Poland?
Across Poland cities we cover, chef pay commonly spans from about 135 000 zł at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 432 000 zł for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Poland cities have chef salary data?
Pay by Role publishes chef pay for 12 cities in Poland, all shown in PLN.
Is chef in demand in Poland?
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.