Chef Salaries in UAE | GulfTalent.com

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Chef Salaries in UAE Overview

The average Chef salary in UAE is AED 4,000 per month, going up to AED 13,000 based on industry, job location and candidate profile. The highest-paying industry in UAE for Chef is FMCG, followed by Hospitality. Comparing across UAE cities, Dubai offers the highest salaries for Chef, followed by Abu Dhabi. Salaries in UAE are tax-free.

How much does a Chef make in UAE?

The average Chef salary in UAE is AED 4,000 per month. Highest salary of Chef in UAE is AED 13,000 and lowest salary is AED 2,000. This is based on 94 Chefs located in the UAE who have recently registered with GulfTalent. Latest vacancies can be found on Chef jobs in UAE.

How does Chef salary in the UAE compare with other Gulf countries?

The average Chef salary in UAE is 25% less than Qatar and 75% less than Saudi Arabia.

How does Chef salary in the UAE compare with related roles?

The average Chef salary in UAE is AED 4,000 per month compared to Chef de Cuisine (AED 4,500), Head Chef (AED 11,500) and Executive Chef (AED 12,000).