Koch/Köchin

Data: Q2 2026

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)

Koch/Köchin Salary in Germany

Entry level

32.832 €

per year

Median

34.584 €

per year

Senior

35.064 €

per year

Monthly: 2.882 € median

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Küche ·197Gastronomie ·170HACCP ·160Hygiene ·158Bankett ·109Präsentation ·87Kochen ·73Deutsch B1 ·65Hygienevorschriften (HACCP) ·62Lebensmittelhandel ·55

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Career Paths from Koch/Köchin

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KI-Manager

IT & Data

leicht

Bäcker

Handwerk, Bau & Gastro

leicht

Coach

Bildung, Training & Beratung

leicht

Koch/Köchin in Feinkostbetrieben

Gastronomie & Hospitality

leicht

Kuechenchef

Handwerk, Bau & Gastro

leicht

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