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Chef Salary in Thailand

Chefs plan menus, prepare food, and lead kitchen teams. The Thailand median is $27,054 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$27,054
per year
Monthly (national)
$2,256
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$27,054
Samut Prakan, TH
Hourly (national)
$13.01
varies by city

Chef salary by city in Thailand

CityPer year
Samut Prakan, TH$27,054
Mueang Nonthaburi, TH$27,054
Chon Buri, TH$27,054
Phra Pradaeng, TH$27,054
Bang Khae, TH$27,054
Hat Yai, TH$27,054
Pak Kret, TH$27,054
Sai Mai, TH$27,054
Si Racha, TH$27,054
Watthana, TH$27,054
Khlong Sam Wa, TH$27,054
Bangkok, TH$18,926

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a chef make in Thailand?
The national median chef salary in Thailand is about ฿902,000 per year (฿75,200 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ฿631,000 to ฿902,000.
Which Thailand city pays chefs the most?
Samut Prakan, TH pays the most at about ฿902,000 per year.
Which Thailand city pays chefs the least?
Among cities we cover, Bangkok, TH is on the lower end at about ฿631,000 per year for a chef.
What is the typical salary range for a chef in Thailand?
Across Thailand cities we cover, chef pay commonly spans from about ฿441,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ฿1,298,900 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Thailand cities have chef salary data?
Pay by Role publishes chef pay for 12 cities in Thailand, all shown in THB.
Is chef in demand in Thailand?
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.