How much does a cook make in Moldova?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MDL 5,515 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,808
- Compared with the median pay in Moldova
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Moldova 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 |
| 77. Colombia estimate | $3,874 |
| 78. Moldova estimate | $3,808 |
| 79. Dominican Republic estimate | $3,808 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $323 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Flight attendantMDL 79,400
- Rail conductorMDL 74,550
- GuideMDL 69,900
- WaiterMDL 60,030
- BartenderMDL 62,860
- HairdresserMDL 61,890
- BeauticianMDL 61,980
- Household managerMDL 71,620
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make a month in Moldova?
The median gross salary is MDL 5,515 a month, MDL 66,180 a year.
How much does a cook make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around MDL 58,640 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MDL 74,520.
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 Moldova or in United States?
In United States: $38,970 a year against $3,808 in Moldova, 10.2 times more.
Who makes more, a cook or a flight attendant?
A flight attendant: MDL 79,400 a year against MDL 66,180 for a cook, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate