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How much does a pastry cook make in Ireland?

€34,320a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is €2,860 a month. estimate

Equals
$38,780
Compared with the median pay in Ireland
0.8 times
Data from
2025

Where Ireland ranks among 144 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $IcelandPalauUzbekistanKenyaIreland, rank 8

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.

What bakers, pastry-cooks and confectionery makers earn in Ireland
Lowest 10%: €30,700Median: €34,320Highest 10%: €38,340

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
7. United Kingdom$38,970
8. Ireland estimate$38,780
9. United States$37,160
144. Kenya estimate$112
Compare bakers, pastry-cooks and confectionery makers in 144 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a pastry cook make a month in Ireland?

The median gross salary is €2,860 a month, €34,320 a year.

How much does a pastry cook make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €30,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €38,340.

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 Ireland or in United States?

In Ireland: $38,780 a year against $37,160 in United States, 1.0 times more.

Who makes more, a pastry cook or a butcher?

A butcher: €35,920 a year against €34,320 for a pastry cook, 1.0 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate