How much does a pastry cook make in Belgium?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is €4,582 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $62,130
- Compared with the median pay in Belgium
- 1.2 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Belgium 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. Iceland estimate | $63,600 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $62,130 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $58,140 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $112 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Butcher€57,540
- Cheese maker€73,460
- Fruit, vegetable and related preservers€59,760
- Coffee taster€62,710
- Tobacco dryer€61,880
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pastry cook make a month in Belgium?
The median gross salary is €4,582 a month, €54,980 a year.
How much does a pastry cook make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €49,180 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €61,420.
Which country pays a pastry cook the most?
Germany, with a median of $39,930 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a pastry cook make more in Belgium or in United States?
In Belgium: $62,130 a year against $37,160 in United States, 1.7 times more.
Who makes more, a pastry cook or a butcher?
A butcher: €57,540 a year against €54,980 for a pastry cook, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate