Average Buffet Chef Salary in Bangladesh for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Buffet Chef salary for 2024 in Bangladesh and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Bangladeshi taka. To keep things simple, we are using the BDT currency code instead of the currency symbol ৳.

How Much Does a Buffet Chef Make in Bangladesh?

A Buffet Chef working in Bangladesh will typically earn around 190,500 BDT per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 88,240 BDT to the highest average salary of 301,300 BDT.

Average Annual Salary
190,500 BDT
Average Monthly Salary
15,875 BDT

Lowest Annual Salary
88,240 BDT
Lowest Monthly Salary
7,353 BDT

Highest Annual Salary
301,300 BDT
Highest Monthly Salary
25,108 BDT

These are average salaries for a Buffet Chef in Bangladesh and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Buffet Chef to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Buffet Chef salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Buffet Chef Salaries in Bangladesh

So we've looked at the average salaries a Buffet Chef will earn in Bangladesh. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Buffet Chef can earn between 88,240 BDT and 301,300 BDT on average in Bangladesh. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Buffet Chef in Bangladesh is 204,000 BDT. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 204,000 BDT, and 50% of the population earn more than 204,000 BDT.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Buffet Chef salary in Bangladesh, 25% of the population are earning less than 130,400 BDT while 75% of the population earn more than 130,400 BDT.

75% of the population earn less than 275,200 BDT, and 25% of the population earn more than 275,200 BDT.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Buffet Chef Salary by Experience Level in Bangladesh

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average buffet chef salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Buffet Chef in Bangladesh that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 97,300 BDT.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Buffet Chef salary would increase to 130,400 BDT.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Buffet Chef, the average salary would be 196,800 BDT.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 238,900 BDT.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Buffet Chef with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 261,300 BDT.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Buffet Chef with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 281,500 BDT.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
97,300 BDT
2-5 Years +34%
130,400 BDT
5-10 Years +48%
196,800 BDT
10-15 Years +22%
238,900 BDT
15-20 Years +9%
261,300 BDT
20+ Years +8%
281,500 BDT

Buffet Chef Salary by Education Level in Bangladesh

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Buffet Chef in Bangladesh based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. A Buffet Chef in Bangladesh with a high school education can earn an average salary of 115,380 BDT.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Buffet Chef in Bangladesh with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 222,300 BDT.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
115,380 BDT
Certificate or Diploma +93%
222,300 BDT

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Bangladesh is around 130,000 to 390,000 BDT and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Buffet Chef Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Bangladesh, a male buffet chef will earn an average of 207,700 BDT, while a female buffet chef will earn around 172,200 BDT.

This means that a male buffet chef earns approximately 21% more than a female buffet chef for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Bangladesh

Male
207,700 BDT
Female -21%
172,200 BDT

Buffet Chef Average Pay Raise in Bangladesh

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Buffet Chef in Bangladesh is around 6% every 28 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Bangladesh is around 5% every 28 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 6 ÷ 28 ) × 12  = 3%

What this means is that a Buffet Chef in Bangladesh can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 3% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Bangladesh for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Bangladesh.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
9%
Energy
9%
Information Technology
9%
Healthcare
9%
Travel
9%
Construction
9%
Education
9%

Buffet Chef Bonus and Incentive Rates in Bangladesh

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Buffet Chef is a low bonus based job, with 15% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

85% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 0% to 4%.

Received Bonus
15%
No Bonus
85%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Bangladesh earn approximately 25% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
345,700 BDT
Private Sector -25%
277,400 BDT

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Buffet Chef

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Buffet Chef in Bangladesh.

Job Title Category Salary
All Rounder Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 130,400 BDT
Assistant Executive Housekeeper Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 101,840 BDT
Assistant Food and Beverage Controller Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 181,600 BDT
Assistant Food and Beverage Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 424,900 BDT
Assistant Hospitality Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 454,900 BDT
Assistant Storekeeper Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 87,760 BDT
Assistant Tour Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 204,000 BDT
Baker and Pastrycook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 107,380 BDT
Bakery Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 228,000 BDT
Bakery Superintendent Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 158,700 BDT
Banquet Captain Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 119,700 BDT
Banquet Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 169,000 BDT
Banquet Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 101,960 BDT
Bar Attendant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 107,960 BDT
Bar Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 225,300 BDT
Bar Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 142,300 BDT
Barista Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 124,400 BDT
Bartender Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 128,900 BDT
Bellman Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 101,900 BDT
Beverage Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 245,300 BDT
Bistro Attendant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 108,800 BDT
Buffet Host Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 102,460 BDT
Buffet Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 231,000 BDT
Butcher and Slaughterer Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 86,640 BDT
Cafeteria Assistant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 112,420 BDT
Cafeteria Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 205,700 BDT
Cafeteria Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 151,800 BDT
Cake Decorator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 115,740 BDT
Casino Shift Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 341,900 BDT
Chain Store Customer Support Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 164,200 BDT
Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 191,600 BDT
Chef De Cuisine Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 275,500 BDT
Club Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 394,300 BDT
Cluster Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 457,300 BDT
Cluster Revenue Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 363,000 BDT
Cocktail Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 101,900 BDT
Coffee Shop Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 354,000 BDT
Concierge Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 94,380 BDT
Confectionery Baker Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 125,100 BDT
Conference and Sales Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 183,700 BDT
Conference Services Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 238,900 BDT
Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 164,200 BDT
Corporate Sous Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 286,400 BDT
Corporate Travel Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 277,400 BDT
Croupier Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 134,600 BDT
Culinary Assistant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 92,300 BDT
Culinary Associate Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 92,880 BDT
Demi Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 201,100 BDT
Dietary Aide Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 207,700 BDT
Dining Room Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 185,100 BDT
Dishwasher Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 85,940 BDT
Duty Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 232,400 BDT
Events Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 152,000 BDT
Executive Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 232,900 BDT
Executive Pastry Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 183,600 BDT
Fast Food Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 159,400 BDT
Fast Food Shift Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 174,000 BDT
Fine Dining Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 288,100 BDT
Fine Dining Restaurant Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 294,700 BDT
Fleet Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 510,000 BDT
Food and Beverage Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 392,300 BDT
Food Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 299,500 BDT
Food Safety Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 225,700 BDT
Food Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 96,560 BDT
Food Service Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 375,200 BDT
Food Service Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 426,700 BDT
Food Service Sales Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 246,200 BDT
Food Service Worker Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 97,060 BDT
Front Desk Agent Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 119,900 BDT
Front Desk Clerk Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 118,520 BDT
Front Office Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 218,900 BDT
Guest Service Executive Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 345,100 BDT
Guest Service Representative Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 137,400 BDT
Head Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 233,900 BDT
Head Concierge Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 159,400 BDT
Hospitality Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 590,200 BDT
Hostess / Host Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 119,700 BDT
Hotel Desk Clerk Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 119,900 BDT
Hotel Maid Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 87,000 BDT
Hotel Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 597,800 BDT
Hotel Sales Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 453,200 BDT
Hotel Service Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 312,400 BDT
Hotel Staff Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 111,240 BDT
Inventory Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 124,400 BDT
Kitchen Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 192,600 BDT
Kitchen Staff Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 109,000 BDT
Kitchen Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 180,300 BDT
Line Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 185,100 BDT
Luggage Porter Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 87,020 BDT
Motel Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 327,800 BDT
Pastry Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 159,400 BDT
Pastrycooking and Baking Assistant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 115,560 BDT
Production Operator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 168,100 BDT
Quality, Health and Safety Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 189,300 BDT
Receptionist Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 116,180 BDT
Regional Restaurant Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 476,600 BDT
Restaurant Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 376,800 BDT
Restaurant Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 105,980 BDT
Room Reservations Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 378,300 BDT
Room Service Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 366,200 BDT
Sous Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 225,300 BDT
Special Events Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 228,000 BDT
Supervisor of Food Services Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 275,200 BDT
Tour Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 288,700 BDT
Tour Guide Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 195,200 BDT
Tour Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 258,400 BDT
Travel Agent Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 208,600 BDT
Travel Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 299,500 BDT
Waiter / Waitress Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 97,060 BDT

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Bangladesh, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Barisal 194,600 BDT
Bogra 204,000 BDT
Chandpur 174,000 BDT
Chittagong 210,500 BDT
Coxs Bazar 183,600 BDT
Dhaka 218,900 BDT
Jamalpur 174,000 BDT
Jessore 180,300 BDT
Khulna 196,800 BDT
Rajshahi 196,800 BDT
St. Martin 169,000 BDT
Sylhet 183,700 BDT

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