Chef salary

38 800 kr

Head chefs and sous chefs

What will be the salary after tax?

35 800 - 40 900 kr / month

Women earn 92% of what men do.

Hotell, restaurang

Salary progression Chef

Average salary 38 800 kr

Males 39 100 kr

Females 35 800 kr

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Occupational Profile: Head Chef

Working as a head chef entails having the highest responsibility for the kitchen's operations within restaurants, hotels, and other dining establishments. This position requires not only culinary skills but also the ability to lead a team, plan menus, and manage budgets and purchases. Head chefs, often referred to as kitchen masters, are also responsible for ensuring that all dishes maintain high quality and aesthetic appeal before reaching the guest.

Salary and Financial Conditions

The average monthly salary for a head chef in Sweden is currently 38 800 SEK. However, there is a noticeable difference in wages between genders, with men earning an average of 39 100 SEK while women earn 35 800 SEK. This means that women earn approximately 92% of what men do in the same profession. Compared to the previous year, the average salary has increased from 35 800 SEK to 38 800 SEK, indicating a positive salary development within the field.

Education and Qualifications

Becoming a head chef often requires a combination of formal education and practical experience. Many start their careers with vocational training in restaurant and food programs at the secondary level followed by further studies at the university level or through specialized culinary schools. It is also important to gain experience through work in various kitchens. Leadership skills, creativity in cooking, and the ability to handle stressful situations are crucial qualities for success as a head chef.

Employment Prerequisites

In addition to formal education and experience, the ability to lead and organize a kitchen is highly valued. Head chefs must be able to handle everything from menu planning to personnel issues and finances. A strong portfolio showcasing previous successes and creativity in the kitchen can be crucial for obtaining employment at higher levels within gastronomy. Knowledge of cost control, hygiene, and food safety is also essential.

Considerations

For those aiming to become a head chef, it is important to be prepared for irregular working hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. The profession can be stressful and physically demanding but also extremely rewarding for those with a passion for cooking and service.

Benefits in the Profession

Benefits vary depending on the employer but may include things like paid further education, managerial support, and opportunities for creative expression through menu creation. Some employers also offer a paid mobile phone and other tools necessary for effectively performing the job.

Who has the highest salary?

The highest salary for a Chef is 40900 kr. This salary belongs to a man working in the Privately employed officials with a high school education, 3 years. The highest salary for a woman in this profession is 35800 kr.

Who has the lowest salary?

The lowest salary for a Chef is 35800 kr. This salary belongs to a woman also working in the Multiple sectors. The lowest salary for a man in this profession is 39100 kr.

Salary distributed by age and sector

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
25-34		35800 kr	37900 kr
35-44		36900 kr	38100 kr
45-54		41900 kr	42900 kr
Snitt	92%	37200 kr	38800 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
25-34		35800 kr	37900 kr
35-44		36900 kr	38100 kr
45-54		41900 kr	42900 kr
Snitt	92%	37200 kr	38800 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
25-34		35800 kr	37900 kr
35-44		36900 kr	38100 kr
45-54		41900 kr	42900 kr
Snitt	92%	37200 kr	38800 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
25-34		36000 kr	38200 kr
35-44		37000 kr	38200 kr
Snitt	92%	37500 kr	39100 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
25-34		36000 kr	38200 kr
35-44		37000 kr	38200 kr
Snitt	92%	37500 kr	39100 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
25-34		36000 kr	38200 kr
35-44		37000 kr	38200 kr
Snitt	92%	37500 kr	39100 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
Snitt	92%	35100 kr	35800 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
Snitt	92%	35100 kr	35800 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
Snitt	92%	35100 kr	35800 kr

* Empty columns indicate that the statistical data was insufficient to allow for a statistically significant conclusion.

Salary per sector

Salary based on education

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About the data

All information displayed on this page is based on data from the Swedish Central Bureau of Statistics (SCB), the Swedish Tax Agency and the Swedish employment agency. Learn more about our data and data sources here.

All figures are gross salaries, meaning salaries before tax. The average salary, or mean salary, is calculated by adding up the total salary for all individuals within the profession and dividing it by the number of individuals. For specific job categories, we have also considered various criteria such as experience and education.

Profession Chef has the SSYK code 3451, which we use to match against the SCB database to obtain the latest salary statistics.

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