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Chef Salary in Vietnam

Chefs plan menus, prepare food, and lead kitchen teams. The Vietnam median is $13,309 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$13,309
per year
Monthly (national)
$1,109
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$13,309
Haiphong, VN
Hourly (national)
$6.40
varies by city

Chef salary by city in Vietnam

CityPer year
Haiphong, VN$13,309
Cần Thơ, VN$13,309
Huế, VN$13,309
Da Nang, VN$13,309
Biên Hòa, VN$13,309
Thanh Hóa, VN$13,309
Vinh, VN$13,309
Thuận An, VN$13,309
Nha Trang, VN$13,309
Thủ Đức, VN$13,309
Qui Nhon, VN$13,309
Hanoi, VN$9,316

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a chef make in Vietnam?
The national median chef salary in Vietnam is about 348.570.000 ₫ per year (29.047.500 ₫ per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about 244.000.000 ₫ to 348.570.000 ₫.
Which Vietnam city pays chefs the most?
Haiphong, VN pays the most at about 348.570.000 ₫ per year.
Which Vietnam city pays chefs the least?
Among cities we cover, Hanoi, VN is on the lower end at about 244.000.000 ₫ per year for a chef.
What is the typical salary range for a chef in Vietnam?
Across Vietnam cities we cover, chef pay commonly spans from about 170.400.000 ₫ at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 501.940.800 ₫ for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Vietnam cities have chef salary data?
Pay by Role publishes chef pay for 12 cities in Vietnam, all shown in VND.
Is chef in demand in Vietnam?
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.