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How much does a chef make in Senegal?

F CFA 1,430,700a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is F CFA 119,200 a month. estimate

Equals
$2,458
Compared with the median pay in Senegal
1.4 times
Data from
2025

Where Senegal ranks among 143 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $SwitzerlandRomaniaMalawiSenegal, rank 104

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

What chefs earn in Senegal
Lowest 10%: F CFA 1,208,800Median: F CFA 1,430,700Highest 10%: F CFA 1,689,800

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
103. Timor-Leste estimate$2,461
104. Senegal estimate$2,458
105. Ghana estimate$2,352
143. Malawi estimate$335
Compare chefs in 143 countries

Similar jobs

Technicians and associate professionals

Highest paying in Senegal

Frequently asked questions

How much does a chef make a month in Senegal?

The median gross salary is F CFA 119,200 a month, F CFA 1,430,700 a year.

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

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around F CFA 1,208,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than F CFA 1,689,800.

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 Senegal or in United States?

In United States: $48,610 a year against $2,458 in Senegal, 19.8 times more.

Who makes more, a chef or a photographer?

A photographer: F CFA 1,463,300 a year against F CFA 1,430,700 for a chef, 1.0 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate