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Chef Salary in Portugal

Chefs plan menus, prepare food, and lead kitchen teams. The Portugal median is $57,482 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$57,482
per year
Monthly (national)
$4,790
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$57,482
Braga, PT
Hourly (national)
$27.63
varies by city

Chef salary by city in Portugal

CityPer year
Braga, PT$57,482
Amadora, PT$57,482
Coimbra, PT$57,482
Leiria, PT$57,482
Setúbal, PT$57,482
Funchal, PT$57,482
Viseu, PT$57,482
Queluz, PT$57,482
Lisbon, PT$42,427
Porto, PT$35,927

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a chef make in Portugal?
The national median chef salary in Portugal is about 50 400 € per year (4200 € per month). Across 10 cities, pay ranges from about 31 500 € to 50 400 €.
Which Portugal city pays chefs the most?
Braga, PT pays the most at about 50 400 € per year.
Which Portugal city pays chefs the least?
Among cities we cover, Porto, PT is on the lower end at about 31 500 € per year for a chef.
What is the typical salary range for a chef in Portugal?
Across Portugal cities we cover, chef pay commonly spans from about 22 000 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 72 600 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Portugal cities have chef salary data?
Pay by Role publishes chef pay for 10 cities in Portugal, all shown in EUR.
Is chef in demand in Portugal?
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.