How much does a chef make in Ecuador?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is $517 a month. estimate
- Compared with the median pay in Ecuador
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Ecuador 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 |
| 66. Albania estimate | $6,247 |
| 67. Ecuador estimate | $6,202 |
| 68. Mexico estimate | $6,141 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $335 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Photographer$6,344
- Set designer$6,456
- Museum technician$6,422
- Other artistic and cultural associate professionals$7,179
- Legal aide$7,252
- Social care worker$6,699
- Religious worker$6,374
- Athlete$7,410
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chef make a month in Ecuador?
The median gross salary is $517 a month, $6,202 a year.
How much does a chef make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $5,240 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $7,325.
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 Ecuador or in United States?
In United States: $48,610 a year against $6,202 in Ecuador, 7.8 times more.
Who makes more, a chef or a photographer?
A photographer: $6,344 a year against $6,202 for a chef, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate