How much does a chef make in Moldova?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MDL 7,327 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $5,060
- Compared with the median pay in Moldova
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Moldova 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 |
| 79. Brazil estimate | $5,286 |
| 80. Moldova estimate | $5,060 |
| 81. Mongolia estimate | $4,998 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $335 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- PhotographerMDL 89,930
- Set designerMDL 91,520
- Museum technicianMDL 91,050
- Other artistic and cultural associate professionalsMDL 101,800
- Legal aideMDL 102,800
- Social care workerMDL 94,970
- Religious workerMDL 90,360
- AthleteMDL 105,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chef make a month in Moldova?
The median gross salary is MDL 7,327 a month, MDL 87,930 a year.
How much does a chef make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around MDL 74,290 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MDL 103,800.
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 Moldova or in United States?
In United States: $48,610 a year against $5,060 in Moldova, 9.6 times more.
Who makes more, a chef or a photographer?
A photographer: MDL 89,930 a year against MDL 87,930 for a chef, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate