How much does a cook make in Timor-Leste?
$1,654a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is $138 a month. estimate
- Compared with the median pay in Timor-Leste
- 0.7 times
- Data from
- 2021
Where Timor-Leste ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
What cooks earn in Timor-Leste
Lowest 10%: $1,466Median: $1,654Highest 10%: $1,863
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 |
| 103. Cape Verde estimate | $1,665 |
| 104. Timor-Leste estimate | $1,654 |
| 105. Yemen estimate | $1,573 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $323 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Flight attendant$1,985
- Rail conductor$1,864
- Guide$1,747
- Waiter$1,501
- Bartender$1,572
- Hairdresser$1,547
- Beautician$1,550
- Household manager$1,790
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make a month in Timor-Leste?
The median gross salary is $138 a month, $1,654 a year.
How much does a cook make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $1,466 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $1,863.
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 Timor-Leste or in United States?
In United States: $38,970 a year against $1,654 in Timor-Leste, 23.6 times more.
Who makes more, a cook or a flight attendant?
A flight attendant: $1,985 a year against $1,654 for a cook, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2021. How we calculate