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chef: salary in Ireland

Salary range from active job ads for the ESCO role “chef” — by city, industry and in country comparison.

36,605 €

Median annual salary · 180 ads with stated salary

180

ads with stated salary

36,605 € – 36,662 €

Range p25–p75

cities with data

countries with this role

180

ads with stated salary

36,605 € – 36,662 €

Range p25–p75

cities with data

countries with this role

By city

Median and range per city with n ≥ 30 — sorted by median.

City	n	Range p25 – p75	Median
Dublin	58	36,605 € – 36,609 €	36,605 €

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	167	36,605 € – 36,630 €	36,605 €

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
Austria	275	31,675 € – 37,611 €	33,600 €
United Kingdom	30	28,174 € – 34,211 €	33,205 €
Singapore	609	25,704 € – 35,292 €	32,640 €
France	119	26,400 € – 39,000 €	30,000 €

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 Ireland?

The median across 180 active job ads with stated pay is €36,605 per year; the middle 50% of ads state €36,605–36,662.

Where does a chef get paid best?

Among cities with robust data, Dublin leads with a median of €36,605 (58 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.

More insights: All salaries in Ireland · All countries · The global job market

Methodology. Data as of 08/24/2026, 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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