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chef: salary in Germany
Salary range from active job ads for the ESCO role “chef” — by city, industry and in country comparison.
37,020 €
Median annual salary · 69 ads with stated salary
69
ads with stated salary
30,960 € – 41,280 €
Range p25–p75
0
cities with data
8
countries with this role
By industry
The same role at employers in different industries (excluding staffing agencies).
| Industry | n | Range p25 – p75 | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure | 62 | 32,700 € – 41,280 € | 38,400 € |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 43 | 48,000 € – 52,811 € | 48,300 € |
| Canada | 70 | 31,304 € – 42,697 € | 36,871 € |
| Ireland | 361 | 36,605 € – 36,606 € | 36,605 € |
| Austria | 570 | 31,682 € – 39,200 € | 34,160 € |
| Singapore | 760 | 26,520 € – 34,680 € | 32,640 € |
| United Kingdom | 33 | 28,174 € – 37,229 € | 32,198 € |
| France | 228 | 27,744 € – 38,400 € | 30,618 € |
| Mexico | 32 | 9,379 € – 11,128 € | 10,231 € |
Median annual salary in EUR; range = middle 50% of ads (p25–p75). Only cells with n ≥ 30.
Frequently asked questions
What does a chef earn in Germany?
The median across 69 active job ads with stated pay is €37,020 per year; the middle 50% of ads state €30,960–41,280.
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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