How much does a cook make in Jamaica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is JMD 15,930 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,723
- Compared with the median pay in Jamaica
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2014
Where Jamaica 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 |
| 101. Congo - Brazzaville estimate | $1,759 |
| 102. Jamaica estimate | $1,723 |
| 103. Cape Verde estimate | $1,665 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $323 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Flight attendantJMD 229,300
- Rail conductorJMD 215,300
- GuideJMD 201,900
- WaiterJMD 173,400
- BartenderJMD 181,600
- HairdresserJMD 178,800
- BeauticianJMD 179,000
- Household managerJMD 206,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make a month in Jamaica?
The median gross salary is JMD 15,930 a month, JMD 191,100 a year.
How much does a cook make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around JMD 169,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than JMD 215,200.
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 Jamaica or in United States?
In United States: $38,970 a year against $1,723 in Jamaica, 22.6 times more.
Who makes more, a cook or a flight attendant?
A flight attendant: JMD 229,300 a year against JMD 191,100 for a cook, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2014. How we calculate