How much does a cook make in Germany?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €2,999 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €2,054
- Equals
- $40,180
- Compared with the median pay in Germany
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Germany 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 |
| 6. Denmark estimate | $40,500 |
| 7. Germany | $40,180 |
| 8. United States | $38,970 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $323 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Flight attendant€43,790
- Rail conductor€43,170
- Guide€28,700
- Waiter€32,860
- Bartender€31,200
- Hairdresser€26,830
- Beautician€30,470
- Household manager€36,950
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €2,999 a month, €35,980 a year.
How much does a cook make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €25,930 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €50,750.
Which country pays a cook the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $59,340 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a cook make more in Germany or in United States?
In Germany: $40,180 a year against $38,970 in United States, 1.0 times more.
Who makes more, a cook or a flight attendant?
A flight attendant: €43,790 a year against €35,980 for a cook, 1.2 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate