How much does a cook make in Belgium?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is €3,937 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $53,390
- Compared with the median pay in Belgium
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Belgium ranks among 144 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 | $59,340 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $59,110 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $53,390 |
| 4. Luxembourg estimate | $46,680 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $323 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Flight attendant€56,690
- Rail conductor€53,220
- Guide€49,910
- Waiter€42,860
- Bartender€44,880
- Hairdresser€44,190
- Beautician€44,260
- Household manager€51,130
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make a month in Belgium?
The median gross salary is €3,937 a month, €47,250 a year.
How much does a cook make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €41,870 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €53,210.
Which country pays a cook the most?
Germany, with a median of $40,180 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a cook make more in Belgium or in United States?
In Belgium: $53,390 a year against $38,970 in United States, 1.4 times more.
Who makes more, a cook or a flight attendant?
A flight attendant: €56,690 a year against €47,250 for a cook, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate