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Chef Salary in Turkey

Chefs plan menus, prepare food, and lead kitchen teams. The Turkey median is $33,811 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$33,811
per year
Monthly (national)
$2,818
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$33,811
Bursa, TR
Hourly (national)
$16.26
varies by city

Chef salary by city in Turkey

CityPer year
Bursa, TR$33,811
İzmir, TR$33,811
Gaziantep, TR$33,811
Diyarbakır, TR$33,811
Adana, TR$33,811
Kayseri, TR$33,811
Konya, TR$33,811
Antalya, TR$33,811
Eskişehir, TR$33,811
Erzurum, TR$33,811
Istanbul, TR$24,029
Ankara, TR$21,690

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a chef make in Turkey?
The national median chef salary in Turkey is about ₺1.590.000 per year (₺132.500 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₺1.020.000 to ₺1.590.000.
Which Turkey city pays chefs the most?
Bursa, TR pays the most at about ₺1.590.000 per year.
Which Turkey city pays chefs the least?
Among cities we cover, Ankara, TR is on the lower end at about ₺1.020.000 per year for a chef.
What is the typical salary range for a chef in Turkey?
Across Turkey cities we cover, chef pay commonly spans from about ₺714.000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₺2.289.600 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Turkey cities have chef salary data?
Pay by Role publishes chef pay for 12 cities in Turkey, all shown in TRY.
Is chef in demand in Turkey?
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.