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Chef Salary in United Arab Emirates

Chefs plan menus, prepare food, and lead kitchen teams. The United Arab Emirates median is $66,167 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$66,167
per year
Monthly (national)
$5,528
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$66,167
Sharjah, AE
Hourly (national)
$31.81
varies by city

Chef salary by city in United Arab Emirates

CityPer year
Sharjah, AE$66,167
Al Ain, AE$66,167
Ajman, AE$66,167
Ras Al Khaimah, AE$66,167
Musaffah, AE$66,167
Jebel Ali, AE$66,167
Fujairah, AE$66,167
Warīsān, AE$66,167
Dubai, AE$46,835
Abu Dhabi, AE$44,929

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a chef make in United Arab Emirates?
The national median chef salary in United Arab Emirates is about AED 243,000 per year (AED 20,300 per month). Across 10 cities, pay ranges from about AED 165,000 to AED 243,000.
Which United Arab Emirates city pays chefs the most?
Sharjah, AE pays the most at about AED 243,000 per year.
Which United Arab Emirates city pays chefs the least?
Among cities we cover, Abu Dhabi, AE is on the lower end at about AED 165,000 per year for a chef.
What is the typical salary range for a chef in United Arab Emirates?
Across United Arab Emirates cities we cover, chef pay commonly spans from about AED 115,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about AED 349,900 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many United Arab Emirates cities have chef salary data?
Pay by Role publishes chef pay for 10 cities in United Arab Emirates, all shown in AED.
Is chef in demand in United Arab Emirates?
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.