How much does a cook make in Senegal?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is F CFA 73,530 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,516
- Compared with the median pay in Senegal
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Senegal 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 |
| 108. India estimate | $1,519 |
| 109. Senegal estimate | $1,516 |
| 110. Sri Lanka estimate | $1,460 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $323 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Flight attendantF CFA 1,058,700
- Rail conductorF CFA 993,900
- GuideF CFA 932,000
- WaiterF CFA 800,400
- BartenderF CFA 838,100
- HairdresserF CFA 825,200
- BeauticianF CFA 826,500
- Household managerF CFA 954,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make a month in Senegal?
The median gross salary is F CFA 73,530 a month, F CFA 882,400 a year.
How much does a cook make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around F CFA 781,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than F CFA 993,700.
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 Senegal or in United States?
In United States: $38,970 a year against $1,516 in Senegal, 25.7 times more.
Who makes more, a cook or a flight attendant?
A flight attendant: F CFA 1,058,700 a year against F CFA 882,400 for a cook, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate