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Chef Salary in Sweden

Chefs plan menus, prepare food, and lead kitchen teams. The Sweden median is $102,315 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$102,315
per year
Monthly (national)
$8,526
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$102,315
Gothenburg, SE
Hourly (national)
$49.19
varies by city

Chef salary by city in Sweden

CityPer year
Gothenburg, SE$102,315
Malmö, SE$102,315
Uppsala, SE$102,315
Linköping, SE$102,315
Örebro, SE$102,315
Sollentuna, SE$102,315
Umeå, SE$102,315
Västerås, SE$102,315
Jönköping, SE$102,315
Helsingborg, SE$102,315
Stockholm, SE$71,620

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a chef make in Sweden?
The national median chef salary in Sweden is about 990 000 kr per year (82 500 kr per month). Across 11 cities, pay ranges from about 693 000 kr to 990 000 kr.
Which Sweden city pays chefs the most?
Gothenburg, SE pays the most at about 990 000 kr per year.
Which Sweden city pays chefs the least?
Among cities we cover, Stockholm, SE is on the lower end at about 693 000 kr per year for a chef.
What is the typical salary range for a chef in Sweden?
Across Sweden cities we cover, chef pay commonly spans from about 484 000 kr at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 1 425 600 kr for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Sweden cities have chef salary data?
Pay by Role publishes chef pay for 11 cities in Sweden, all shown in SEK.
Is chef in demand in Sweden?
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.