How much does a chef make in Brazil?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$2,461 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$2,262
- Equals
- $5,286
- Compared with the median pay in Brazil
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Brazil ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $77,130 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $62,670 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $60,020 |
| 78. Tonga estimate | $5,319 |
| 79. Brazil estimate | $5,286 |
| 80. Moldova estimate | $5,060 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $335 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- PhotographerR$30,210
- Set designerR$30,740
- Museum technicianR$30,580
- Other artistic and cultural associate professionalsR$34,180
- Legal aideR$34,530
- Social care workerR$31,900
- Religious workerR$30,350
- AthleteR$35,290
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chef make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$2,461 a month, R$29,530 a year.
How much does a chef make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$24,950 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$34,880.
Which country pays a chef the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $77,130 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a chef make more in Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $48,610 a year against $5,286 in Brazil, 9.2 times more.
Who makes more, a chef or a photographer?
A photographer: R$30,210 a year against R$29,530 for a chef, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate