A Koch/Köchin earns an average of 34.584 € gross per year in Germany. The salary range is 32.832 € (entry level) to 35.064 € (senior).
Source: BA Entgeltatlas 2024/2025 · Entgeltatlas (Federal Employment Agency)
Entry level
32.832 €
per year
Median
34.584 €
per year
Senior
35.064 €
per year
Monthly: 2.882 € median
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