Chef / Cook: salary & visa
Median gross salary
€34,000
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(Source: Editorial estimate,
Last verified 21 July 2026)
Typical range
€28,000 – €48,000
- Below the Blue Card threshold at median — other routes fit better
- Shortage occupation (reduced Blue Card threshold)
Demand
Persistent hospitality shortage.
Which route fits
Vocational route or Western Balkans regulation.
Last verified: 21 July 2026 · Salary figures are editorial estimates from salary portals, not official statistics.