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cook: salary in Austria
Salary range from active job ads for the ESCO role “cook” — by city, industry and in country comparison.
31,360 €
Median annual salary · 3,643 ads with stated salary
3,643
ads with stated salary
30,310 € – 36,400 €
Range p25–p75
31
cities with data
9
countries with this role
By city
Median and range per city with n ≥ 30 — sorted by median.
| City | n | Range p25 – p75 | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wien,Innere Stadt | 38 | 31,682 € – 37,800 € | 34,944 € |
| Osttirol | 36 | 30,800 € – 37,622 € | 34,300 € |
| Linz-Wels | 134 | 31,318 € – 37,856 € | 33,600 € |
| Salzburg und Umgebung | 140 | 30,310 € – 39,200 € | 33,600 € |
| Liezen | 70 | 31,353 € – 39,946 € | 33,600 € |
| Oberkärnten | 80 | 30,310 € – 40,390 € | 33,250 € |
| Tiroler Oberland | 187 | 30,800 € – 38,500 € | 33,250 € |
| Steyr-Kirchdorf | 30 | 31,318 € – 34,650 € | 32,228 € |
| Östliche Obersteiermark | 35 | 30,555 € – 35,945 € | 32,200 € |
| Wiener Umland/Südteil | 63 | 31,318 € – 35,000 € | 31,682 € |
| West- und Südsteiermark | 37 | 30,310 € – 35,000 € | 31,668 € |
| Wien | 342 | 29,344 € – 36,400 € | 31,640 € |
| Rheintal-Bodenseegebiet | 59 | 30,310 € – 37,604 € | 31,500 € |
| Unterkärnten | 32 | 30,310 € – 38,017 € | 31,500 € |
| Waldviertel | 51 | 31,318 € – 35,973 € | 31,318 € |
| Innviertel | 104 | 29,400 € – 34,678 € | 31,318 € |
| Wiener Umland/Nordteil | 48 | 30,310 € – 33,600 € | 31,318 € |
| Mostviertel-Eisenwurzen | 45 | 31,318 € – 36,428 € | 31,318 € |
| Mühlviertel | 53 | 29,400 € – 35,000 € | 31,318 € |
| Niederösterreich-Süd | 68 | 29,015 € – 31,458 € | 31,318 € |
| Sankt Pölten | 50 | 29,984 € – 33,404 € | 31,318 € |
| Traunviertel | 71 | 31,318 € – 33,950 € | 31,318 € |
| Tiroler Unterland | 233 | 30,310 € – 35,000 € | 31,248 € |
| Oststeiermark | 59 | 30,310 € – 33,775 € | 31,248 € |
| Pinzgau-Pongau | 359 | 30,310 € – 35,000 € | 31,248 € |
| Nordburgenland | 34 | 29,676 € – 31,010 € | 31,010 € |
| Graz | 116 | 30,310 € – 33,971 € | 31,003 € |
| Innsbruck | 106 | 30,310 € – 37,625 € | 30,800 € |
| Bludenz-Bregenzer Wald | 197 | 30,310 € – 35,000 € | 30,800 € |
| Außerfern | 37 | 29,232 € – 31,682 € | 30,310 € |
| Klagenfurt-Villach | 112 | 30,310 € – 33,600 € | 30,310 € |
Median annual salary in EUR; range = middle 50% of ads (p25–p75). Only cells with n ≥ 30.
By industry
The same role at employers in different industries (excluding staffing agencies).
| Industry | n | Range p25 – p75 | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure | 2,960 | 30,310 € – 35,700 € | 31,318 € |
| Retail & Consumer Goods | 111 | 30,310 € – 34,678 € | 31,080 € |
| Healthcare, Nursing & Life Sciences | 101 | 31,318 € – 40,488 € | 36,946 € |
| Agriculture & Food | 57 | 31,206 € – 35,000 € | 32,200 € |
| Hospitality | 39 | 30,310 € – 34,300 € | 31,318 € |
| Social Services | 36 | 36,288 € – 42,690 € | 39,942 € |
Median annual salary in EUR; range = middle 50% of ads (p25–p75). Only cells with n ≥ 30.
In other countries
The same ESCO role, median in EUR/year (converted) — click opens the role's country page.
| Country | n | Range p25 – p75 | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,218 | 31,800 € – 35,520 € | 34,400 € |
| United States | 47 | 31,304 € – 40,746 € | 34,294 € |
| Singapore | 223 | 23,256 € – 39,984 € | 32,640 € |
| Germany | 698 | 29,240 € – 36,930 € | 31,200 € |
| Canada | 68 | 24,974 € – 32,869 € | 27,993 € |
| Finland | 116 | 24,080 € – 27,750 € | 26,520 € |
| France | 1,368 | 22,360 € – 27,600 € | 24,080 € |
| Spain | 150 | 18,868 € – 23,800 € | 21,229 € |
| Czechia | 445 | 13,284 € – 19,680 € | 15,380 € |
Median annual salary in EUR; range = middle 50% of ads (p25–p75). Only cells with n ≥ 30.
Frequently asked questions
What does a cook earn in Austria?
The median across 3,643 active job ads with stated pay is €31,360 per year; the middle 50% of ads state €30,310–36,400.
Where does a cook get paid best?
Among cities with robust data, Wien,Innere Stadt leads with a median of €34,944 (38 ads).
How comparable are the countries?
All values are converted to EUR/year (reference exchange rates, country-specific monthly factors). Purchasing power, taxes and social contributions are not taken into account — the comparison shows gross nominal values from the ads.
Methodology. Data as of 10/08/2026, recalculated daily. Population: active ads with a stated range; range midpoint; foreign currencies at reference rates, monthly/hourly wages annualised (country-specific monthly factors, e.g. 14 in Austria); plausibility band €8,000–400,000. Roles = ESCO occupations, industries = AI-classified company industry (excluding staffing agencies), cities = main location of the ad, departments from ISCO-08. Minimum n 30 per cell.
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