What is the median salary for Chef in Cork?

The median salary for Chef in Cork is EUR 80,000 - EUR 80,000 per year.

How does the Chef salary in Cork compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Chef in Ireland is EUR 60,000 - EUR 76,250, while in Cork it is EUR 72,667 - EUR 76,000.

Chef Salary in Ireland

Chef Salary in Cork

Based on 266 job listings - Cork, Ireland 2026

Average salary

€72,667 - €76,000

Median salary

€80,000 - €80,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile€48K

25th percentile€56K

Median€80K

75th percentile€88K

90th percentile€90K

50% of professionals earn between €56,000 - €87,500 EUR

The median salary is €80,000

Compare with national average

Cork

Average salary

72,667 - 76,000

Median salary

80,000 - 80,000

266 job openings

Ireland

Average salary

60,000 - 76,250

Median salary

60,000 - 76,250

4,525 job openings

Other cities

Dublin862 job openings

Galway183 job openings

Limerick115 job openings

Cashel74 job openings

Baile Uí Mhatháin51 job openings

Dublin 249 job openings

Ballymahon48 job openings

Waterford39 job openings

Kildare32 job openings

Kenmare32 job openings

Naas26 job openings

Sligo22 job openings

Killarney20 job openings

The Municipal District Of Adare — Rathkeale20 job openings

Top companies hiring

The Address Collective13

Apple8

Compass Group Ireland3

Chef

266 job openings in Cork

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The average salary for a Chef in Cork, Ireland is EUR 72,667 - EUR 76,000 per year in 2026, based on 266 job listings.

Leading employers for Chef roles in Ireland include The Address Collective, Apple, Compass Group Ireland, Liberty Grill Ltd, The SpitJack.

Explore 266 Chef job listings in Ireland on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.