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How much does a chef make in France?

€27,180a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is €2,265 a month. estimate

Approx. take-home per month
€1,731
Equals
$30,350
Compared with the median pay in France
0.8 times
Data from
2022

Where France ranks among 143 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $SwitzerlandRomaniaCape VerdeMalawiFrance, rank 19

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.

What chefs earn in France
Lowest 10%: €22,970Median: €27,180Highest 10%: €32,100

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
18. Canada$32,040
19. France estimate$30,350
20. Israel estimate$28,570
143. Malawi estimate$335
Compare chefs in 143 countries

Similar jobs

Technicians and associate professionals

Highest paying in France

Frequently asked questions

How much does a chef make a month in France?

The median gross salary is €2,265 a month, €27,180 a year.

How much does a chef make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €22,970 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €32,100.

Which country pays a chef the most?

Germany, with a median of $53,600 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a chef make more in France or in United States?

In United States: $48,610 a year against $30,350 in France, 1.6 times more.

Who makes more, a chef or a set designer?

A set designer: €28,290 a year against €27,180 for a chef, 1.0 times more.

Source: Eurostat, Structure of Earnings Survey 2022, gross pay by major occupation group. How we calculate