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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 · 361 ads with stated salary

361

ads with stated salary

36,605 € – 36,606 €

Range p25–p75

cities with data

countries with this role

361

ads with stated salary

36,605 € – 36,606 €

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	127	36,605 € – 36,605 €	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, Tourism & Leisure	330	36,605 € – 36,606 €	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
Australia	43	48,000 € – 52,811 €	48,300 €
Germany	69	30,960 € – 41,280 €	37,020 €
Canada	70	31,304 € – 42,697 €	36,871 €
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 Ireland?

The median across 361 active job ads with stated pay is €36,605 per year; the middle 50% of ads state €36,605–36,606.

Where does a chef get paid best?

Among cities with robust data, Dublin leads with a median of €36,605 (127 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 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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