Average Executive Chef Salary in Egypt for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Executive Chef salary for 2024 in Egypt 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 Egyptian pound. To keep things simple, we are using the EGP currency code instead of the currency symbol £.

How Much Does an Executive Chef Make in Egypt?

An Executive Chef working in Egypt will typically earn around 80,060 EGP per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 39,420 EGP to the highest average salary of 124,400 EGP.

Average Annual Salary
80,060 EGP
Average Monthly Salary
6,671 EGP

Lowest Annual Salary
39,420 EGP
Lowest Monthly Salary
3,285 EGP

Highest Annual Salary
124,400 EGP
Highest Monthly Salary
10,366 EGP

These are average salaries for an Executive Chef in Egypt 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 Egypt

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

Salary ranges

We already know that an Executive Chef can earn between 39,420 EGP and 124,400 EGP on average in Egypt. 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 Egypt is 80,060 EGP. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 80,060 EGP, and 50% of the population earn more than 80,060 EGP.

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 Egypt, 25% of the population are earning less than 52,880 EGP while 75% of the population earn more than 52,880 EGP.

75% of the population earn less than 102,160 EGP, and 25% of the population earn more than 102,160 EGP.

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 Egypt

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 Egypt that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 49,360 EGP.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Executive Chef salary would increase to 63,480 EGP.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Executive Chef, the average salary would be 84,880 EGP.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 104,040 EGP.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Executive Chef with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 110,380 EGP.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Executive Chef with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 117,520 EGP.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
49,360 EGP
2-5 Years +32%
63,480 EGP
5-10 Years +34%
84,880 EGP
10-15 Years +19%
104,040 EGP
15-20 Years +8%
110,380 EGP
20+ Years +7%
117,520 EGP

Executive Chef Salary by Education Level in Egypt

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 Egypt 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 Egypt with a high school education can earn an average salary of 71,660 EGP.

  • Certificate or Diploma. An Executive Chef in Egypt with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 113,420 EGP.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
71,660 EGP
Certificate or Diploma +59%
113,420 EGP

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 Egypt is around 46,000 to 138,000 EGP 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 Egypt, a male executive chef will earn an average of 83,140 EGP, while a female executive chef will earn around 76,440 EGP.

This means that a male executive chef earns approximately 9% more than a female executive chef for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Egypt

Male
83,140 EGP
Female -9%
76,440 EGP

Executive Chef Average Pay Raise in Egypt

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 Egypt is around 11% every 18 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Egypt is around 9% every 17 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 ÷ 18 ) × 12  = 7%

What this means is that an Executive Chef in Egypt can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 7% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Egypt for 2024

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

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

Banking
1%
Energy
2%
Information Technology
3%
Healthcare
4%
Travel
5%
Construction
6%
Education
7%

Executive Chef Bonus and Incentive Rates in Egypt

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 54% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

46% 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 6%.

Received Bonus
54%
No Bonus
46%

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 Egypt earn approximately 7% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
114,380 EGP
Private Sector -7%
106,600 EGP

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 Egypt.

Job Title Category Salary
All Rounder Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 42,960 EGP
Assistant Executive Housekeeper Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 31,380 EGP
Assistant Food and Beverage Controller Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 60,840 EGP
Assistant Food and Beverage Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 139,100 EGP
Assistant Hospitality Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 142,300 EGP
Assistant Storekeeper Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 28,900 EGP
Assistant Tour Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 67,020 EGP
Baker and Pastrycook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 37,740 EGP
Bakery Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 82,520 EGP
Bakery Superintendent Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 51,340 EGP
Banquet Captain Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 41,480 EGP
Banquet Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 60,480 EGP
Banquet Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 37,740 EGP
Bar Attendant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 34,120 EGP
Bar Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 69,540 EGP
Bar Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 50,660 EGP
Barista Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 43,360 EGP
Bartender Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 41,660 EGP
Bellman Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 34,080 EGP
Beverage Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 88,580 EGP
Bistro Attendant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 36,700 EGP
Buffet Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 63,320 EGP
Buffet Host Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 35,340 EGP
Buffet Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 73,760 EGP
Butcher and Slaughterer Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 31,540 EGP
Cafeteria Assistant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 38,680 EGP
Cafeteria Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 66,580 EGP
Cafeteria Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 45,580 EGP
Cake Decorator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 41,900 EGP
Casino Shift Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 125,700 EGP
Chain Store Customer Support Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 56,140 EGP
Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 66,120 EGP
Chef De Cuisine Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 89,460 EGP
Club Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 125,100 EGP
Cluster Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 169,000 EGP
Cluster Revenue Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 129,000 EGP
Cocktail Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 36,580 EGP
Coffee Shop Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 117,520 EGP
Concierge Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 34,240 EGP
Confectionery Baker Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 39,560 EGP
Conference and Sales Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 58,440 EGP
Conference Services Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 73,820 EGP
Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 58,720 EGP
Corporate Sous Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 93,100 EGP
Corporate Travel Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 99,920 EGP
Croupier Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 48,920 EGP
Culinary Assistant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 31,540 EGP
Culinary Associate Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 31,960 EGP
Demi Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 72,360 EGP
Dietary Aide Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 66,680 EGP
Dining Room Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 61,580 EGP
Dishwasher Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 28,820 EGP
Duty Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 81,880 EGP
Events Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 50,240 EGP
Executive Pastry Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 62,060 EGP
Fast Food Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 53,320 EGP
Fast Food Shift Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 59,940 EGP
Fine Dining Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 92,720 EGP
Fine Dining Restaurant Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 98,440 EGP
Fleet Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 164,200 EGP
Food and Beverage Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 124,400 EGP
Food Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 107,880 EGP
Food Safety Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 77,340 EGP
Food Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 35,340 EGP
Food Service Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 124,400 EGP
Food Service Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 136,200 EGP
Food Service Sales Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 85,440 EGP
Food Service Worker Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 34,280 EGP
Front Desk Agent Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 40,600 EGP
Front Desk Clerk Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 42,040 EGP
Front Office Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 74,620 EGP
Guest Service Executive Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 112,440 EGP
Guest Service Representative Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 43,800 EGP
Head Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 80,020 EGP
Head Concierge Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 53,860 EGP
Hospitality Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 197,600 EGP
Hostess / Host Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 39,560 EGP
Hotel Desk Clerk Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 37,880 EGP
Hotel Maid Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 27,620 EGP
Hotel Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 189,300 EGP
Hotel Sales Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 138,200 EGP
Hotel Service Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 114,940 EGP
Hotel Staff Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 38,180 EGP
Inventory Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 46,400 EGP
Kitchen Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 66,440 EGP
Kitchen Staff Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 36,940 EGP
Kitchen Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 57,900 EGP
Line Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 61,760 EGP
Luggage Porter Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 27,020 EGP
Motel Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 111,000 EGP
Pastry Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 58,280 EGP
Pastrycooking and Baking Assistant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 38,140 EGP
Production Operator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 56,060 EGP
Quality, Health and Safety Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 58,440 EGP
Receptionist Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 42,400 EGP
Regional Restaurant Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 148,300 EGP
Restaurant Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 134,600 EGP
Restaurant Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 34,160 EGP
Room Reservations Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 125,700 EGP
Room Service Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 129,000 EGP
Sous Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 72,740 EGP
Special Events Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 78,400 EGP
Supervisor of Food Services Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 89,980 EGP
Tour Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 98,960 EGP
Tour Guide Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 65,760 EGP
Tour Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 83,640 EGP
Travel Agent Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 66,440 EGP
Travel Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 94,380 EGP
Waiter / Waitress Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 34,280 EGP

Salary Comparison by City

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

City Average Salary
Alexandria 79,360 EGP
Cairo 87,000 EGP
Sharm el-Sheikh 73,260 EGP

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