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Chef salary in South Africa

How much does a Chef make in South Africa?

Average base salary

R 13 228

The average salary for a chef is R 13 228 per month in South Africa. 317 salaries reported, updated at 24 January 2023

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Top companies for Chefs in South Africa

  1. Dream Hotels and Resorts
    4.4
    9 reviews5 salaries reported
    R 12 449per month
  2. Western Province Caterers
    3.0
    30 reviews10 salaries reported
    R 8 555per month
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Highest paying cities near South Africa for Chefs

  1. Johannesburg, Gauteng
    R 18 783 per month
    58 salaries reported
  2. Sandton, Gauteng
    R 18 492 per month
    10 salaries reported
  3. Cape Town, Western Cape
    R 18 169 per month
    48 salaries reported
  1. East Rand, Gauteng
    R 16 260 per month
    36 salaries reported
  2. Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
    R 11 708 per month
    8 salaries reported
  3. Stellenbosch, Western Cape
    R 11 492 per month
    6 salaries reported
  1. Randburg, Gauteng
    R 10 436 per month
    13 salaries reported
  2. Centurion, Gauteng
    R 10 111 per month
    5 salaries reported
  3. Pretoria, Gauteng
    R 9 648 per month
    12 salaries reported
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Where can a Chef earn more?

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How much do similar professions get paid in South Africa?

Line Cook

21 job openings

Average R 10 181 per month

Cook

138 job openings

Average R 4 946 per month

Executive Chef

122 job openings

Average R 29 242 per month

Kitchen Manager

284 job openings

Average R 12 311 per month

Commis

34 job openings

Average R 76 357 per year

Pastry Cook

9 job openings

Average R 14 216 per month

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