How much does a chef make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$3,756 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$3,048
- Equals
- $32,040
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 0.7 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Canada 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 |
| 17. Italy estimate | $33,130 |
| 18. Canada | $32,040 |
| 19. France estimate | $30,350 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $335 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- PhotographerCA$50,000
- Set designerCA$62,230
- Museum technicianCA$58,860
- Other artistic and cultural associate professionalsCA$60,040
- Legal aideCA$67,570
- Religious workerCA$42,000
- AthleteCA$57,200
- Sport coachCA$45,760
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chef make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$3,756 a month, CA$45,070 a year.
How much does a chef make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$33,150 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$64,530.
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 Canada or in United States?
In United States: $48,610 a year against $32,040 in Canada, 1.5 times more.
Who makes more, a chef or a photographer?
A photographer: CA$50,000 a year against CA$45,070 for a chef, 1.1 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate