Average Executive Chef Salary in Denmark for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Executive Chef salary for 2024 in Denmark 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 Danish krone. To keep things simple, we are using the DKK currency code instead of the currency symbol kr.

How Much Does an Executive Chef Make in Denmark?

An Executive Chef working in Denmark will typically earn around 340,400 DKK per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 181,600 DKK to the highest average salary of 519,300 DKK.

Average Annual Salary
340,400 DKK
Average Monthly Salary
28,366 DKK

Lowest Annual Salary
181,600 DKK
Lowest Monthly Salary
15,133 DKK

Highest Annual Salary
519,300 DKK
Highest Monthly Salary
43,275 DKK

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

Executive 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 Executive Chef Salaries in Denmark

So we've looked at the average salaries an Executive Chef will earn in Denmark. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that an Executive Chef can earn between 181,600 DKK and 519,300 DKK on average in Denmark. 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 an Executive Chef in Denmark is 319,600 DKK. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 319,600 DKK, and 50% of the population earn more than 319,600 DKK.

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 Executive Chef salary in Denmark, 25% of the population are earning less than 225,300 DKK while 75% of the population earn more than 225,300 DKK.

75% of the population earn less than 394,800 DKK, and 25% of the population earn more than 394,800 DKK.

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.

Executive Chef Salary by Experience Level in Denmark

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 executive 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. An Executive Chef in Denmark that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 207,700 DKK.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Executive Chef salary would increase to 254,700 DKK.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Executive Chef, the average salary would be 362,200 DKK.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 420,800 DKK.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Executive Chef with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 466,300 DKK.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Executive Chef with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 491,000 DKK.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
207,700 DKK
2-5 Years +23%
254,700 DKK
5-10 Years +42%
362,200 DKK
10-15 Years +17%
420,800 DKK
15-20 Years +10%
466,300 DKK
20+ Years +6%
491,000 DKK

Executive Chef Salary by Education Level in Denmark

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 an Executive Chef in Denmark based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. An Executive Chef in Denmark with a high school education can earn an average salary of 273,000 DKK.

  • Certificate or Diploma. An Executive Chef in Denmark with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 445,100 DKK.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
273,000 DKK
Certificate or Diploma +61%
445,100 DKK

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 Denmark is around 203,000 to 610,000 DKK 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.

Executive 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 Denmark, a male executive chef will earn an average of 349,300 DKK, while a female executive chef will earn around 332,100 DKK.

This means that a male executive chef earns approximately 5% more than a female executive chef for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Denmark

Male
349,300 DKK
Female -5%
332,100 DKK

Executive Chef Average Pay Raise in Denmark

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 an Executive Chef in Denmark is around 11% every 16 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Denmark is around 9% every 15 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 = ( 11 ÷ 16 ) × 12  = 8%

What this means is that an Executive Chef in Denmark can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 8% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Denmark for 2024

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

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

Banking
4%
Energy
8%
Information Technology
3%
Healthcare
7%
Travel
2%
Construction
6%
Education
1%

Executive Chef Bonus and Incentive Rates in Denmark

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.

An Executive Chef is a moderate bonus based job, with 53% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

47% 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 3% to 5%.

Received Bonus
53%
No Bonus
47%

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 Denmark earn approximately 6% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
502,200 DKK
Private Sector -6%
472,100 DKK

Salaries for Jobs Similar to an Executive Chef

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to an Executive Chef in Denmark.

Job Title Category Salary
All Rounder Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 201,100 DKK
Assistant Executive Housekeeper Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 148,300 DKK
Assistant Food and Beverage Controller Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 290,800 DKK
Assistant Food and Beverage Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 597,800 DKK
Assistant Hospitality Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 633,100 DKK
Assistant Storekeeper Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 129,000 DKK
Assistant Tour Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 301,600 DKK
Baker and Pastrycook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 172,200 DKK
Bakery Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 372,600 DKK
Bakery Superintendent Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 233,900 DKK
Banquet Captain Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 185,100 DKK
Banquet Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 263,900 DKK
Banquet Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 159,100 DKK
Bar Attendant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 159,400 DKK
Bar Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 332,500 DKK
Bar Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 221,500 DKK
Barista Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 197,600 DKK
Bartender Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 180,500 DKK
Bellman Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 152,100 DKK
Beverage Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 388,100 DKK
Bistro Attendant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 159,400 DKK
Buffet Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 296,000 DKK
Buffet Host Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 152,100 DKK
Buffet Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 359,900 DKK
Butcher and Slaughterer Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 128,500 DKK
Cafeteria Assistant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 159,500 DKK
Cafeteria Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 283,400 DKK
Cafeteria Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 209,500 DKK
Cake Decorator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 187,500 DKK
Casino Shift Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 545,300 DKK
Chain Store Customer Support Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 243,000 DKK
Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 288,700 DKK
Chef De Cuisine Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 424,300 DKK
Club Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 568,500 DKK
Cluster Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 727,100 DKK
Cluster Revenue Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 548,800 DKK
Cocktail Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 154,700 DKK
Coffee Shop Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 555,800 DKK
Concierge Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 148,300 DKK
Confectionery Baker Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 180,300 DKK
Conference and Sales Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 263,900 DKK
Conference Services Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 340,000 DKK
Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 247,800 DKK
Corporate Sous Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 430,500 DKK
Corporate Travel Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 433,800 DKK
Croupier Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 215,100 DKK
Culinary Assistant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 138,200 DKK
Culinary Associate Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 134,600 DKK
Demi Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 288,700 DKK
Dietary Aide Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 301,800 DKK
Dining Room Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 282,300 DKK
Dishwasher Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 119,900 DKK
Duty Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 371,100 DKK
Events Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 221,500 DKK
Executive Pastry Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 275,200 DKK
Fast Food Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 251,500 DKK
Fast Food Shift Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 267,100 DKK
Fine Dining Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 420,100 DKK
Fine Dining Restaurant Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 450,300 DKK
Fleet Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 717,900 DKK
Food and Beverage Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 578,500 DKK
Food Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 454,900 DKK
Food Safety Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 357,300 DKK
Food Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 152,000 DKK
Food Service Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 547,800 DKK
Food Service Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 605,700 DKK
Food Service Sales Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 376,800 DKK
Food Service Worker Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 158,700 DKK
Front Desk Agent Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 175,900 DKK
Front Desk Clerk Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 174,000 DKK
Front Office Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 318,800 DKK
Guest Service Executive Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 524,300 DKK
Guest Service Representative Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 197,600 DKK
Head Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 366,200 DKK
Head Concierge Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 233,900 DKK
Hospitality Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 903,500 DKK
Hostess / Host Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 172,400 DKK
Hotel Desk Clerk Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 172,200 DKK
Hotel Maid Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 128,500 DKK
Hotel Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 899,200 DKK
Hotel Sales Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 664,500 DKK
Hotel Service Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 485,300 DKK
Hotel Staff Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 169,000 DKK
Inventory Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 187,300 DKK
Kitchen Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 283,400 DKK
Kitchen Staff Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 163,800 DKK
Kitchen Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 263,100 DKK
Line Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 275,800 DKK
Luggage Porter Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 127,700 DKK
Motel Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 472,000 DKK
Pastry Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 254,800 DKK
Pastrycooking and Baking Assistant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 172,200 DKK
Production Operator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 251,500 DKK
Quality, Health and Safety Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 277,400 DKK
Receptionist Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 175,900 DKK
Regional Restaurant Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 675,200 DKK
Restaurant Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 608,500 DKK
Restaurant Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 142,300 DKK
Room Reservations Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 578,500 DKK
Room Service Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 525,700 DKK
Sous Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 344,600 DKK
Special Events Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 339,100 DKK
Supervisor of Food Services Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 412,000 DKK
Tour Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 453,200 DKK
Tour Guide Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 282,300 DKK
Tour Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 384,500 DKK
Travel Agent Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 294,700 DKK
Travel Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 426,700 DKK
Waiter / Waitress Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 158,700 DKK

Salary Comparison by City

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

City Average Salary
Copenhagen 382,600 DKK

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