Executive Chef Average Salary in Taipei 2024

How much money does a person working as Executive Chef make in Taipei?

Average Monthly Salary

92,000 TWD

( 1,100,000 TWD yearly)

LOW
45,100
TWD AVERAGE
92,000
TWD HIGH
144,000
TWD

Executive Chef Pay Scale and Salaries in Taipei

Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
85,300 TWD or more

10% of people earn
75,400 to 85,300 TWD

20% of people earn
53,500 TWD or less

65% of people earn
53,500 to 75,400 TWD

Minimum Salary 45,100 TWD

Median 85,800 TWD

Maximum 144,000 TWD

Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

• Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

  Salaries for the position Executive Chef in Taipei range from 45,100 TWD (starting salary) to 144,000 TWD (maximum salary). It should be noted that the given figure is not the legally mandated minimum wage; rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that included thousands of participants and professionals from all regions of the country.

• Median Salary

  With a median salary of 85,800 TWD, half of the professionals who work as Executive Chef in Taipei earn less than this amount, and the other half earn more. The median salary denotes the middle value of salaries. Ideally, you would want to belong to the group earning more than the median salary, located on the right side of the salary distribution graph.

• Percentiles and Salary Scale

  The median is closely associated with two other values known as the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution chart, it can be determined that 25% of professionals employed as Executive Chef in Taipei earn less than 70,200 TWD, while 75% earn more. Similarly, the chart shows that 75% earn less than 98,100 TWD while 25% earn more.

• Pay Scale Structure

  To provide a better understanding of expected salaries, we categorized the frequently occurring salaries into different ranges. This approach provides a more precise representation of salary distribution for the job title Executive Chef in Taipei compared to simply calculating the average. The majority of reported salaries, approximately 65%, fall within the range of 53,500 TWD to 75,400 TWD. About 20% of salaries are below the 53,500 TWD mark, while 10% fall within the range of 75,400 TWD to 85,300 TWD. Only 5% of individuals have salaries exceeding 85,300 TWD.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience / Executive Chef / Taipei

How do experience and age affect pay?

The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage. We broke down salaries by experience level for people working as Executive Chef and this is what we found.

Employees with less than two years of experience earn approximately 53,500 TWD.

While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 68,700 TWD, 29% more than someone with less than two year's experience.

Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 94,800 TWD, 38% more than someone with two to five years of experience.

Additionally, professionals whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 117,000 TWD, 24% more than someone with five to ten years of experience.

If the experience level is between fifteen and twenty years, then the expected wage is 126,000 TWD, 7% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.

Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 134,000 TWD, 7% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.

Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers

Salary Comparison By Education / Executive Chef / Taipei

How do education levels affect salaries?

Displayed below is the average salary variance between different education levels of professionals working as Executive Chef.

We all know that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We broke down salaries by education level for the position Executive Chef in order to make a comparison.

Level 1: High School

Employees at this education level have an average salary of 75,600 TWD.

Level 2: Certificate or Diploma

At this level, the average salary becomes 125,000 TWD, 65% more than the previous level.

Typical Salary Difference by Education for Most Careers

Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Executive Chef / Taipei

Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? For the people who work as Executive Chef in Taiwan, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 9%.

Salary Comparison By Gender in Taiwan for all Careers

Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Executive Chef / Taipei

How much are annual salary increments in Taipei for individuals working as Executive Chef? How often do employees get salary raises?

Individuals working as Executive Chef in Taiwan are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately % every months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 5% granted to employees every 28 months.

Taiwan / All Professions

The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

Bonus and Incentive Rates / Executive Chef / Taiwan

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?

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100% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while % said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from % to % of their annual salary.

Received Bonus		%
No Bonus		100%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.

What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Average Hourly Wage / Executive Chef / Taipei

530 TWD per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) for individuals working as Executive Chef in Taipei is 530 TWD.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working as Executive Chef in Taipei is 260 TWD. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

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Assistant Food and Beverage Controller	72,900 TWD	-21%
Assistant Food and Beverage Director	162,000 TWD	+76%
Assistant Hospitality Manager	173,000 TWD	+88%
Assistant Storekeeper	35,800 TWD	-61%
Assistant Tour Manager	88,300 TWD	-4%
Baker and Pastrycook	46,700 TWD	-49%
Bakery Manager	101,000 TWD	+10%
Bakery Superintendent	62,700 TWD	-32%
Banquet Captain	52,600 TWD	-43%
Banquet Manager	68,900 TWD	-25%
Banquet Server	40,100 TWD	-56%
Bar Attendant	44,800 TWD	-51%
Bar Manager	88,000 TWD	-4%
Bar Supervisor	62,700 TWD	-32%
Barista	50,200 TWD	-45%
Bartender	49,500 TWD	-46%
Bellman	41,200 TWD	-55%
Beverage Manager	105,000 TWD	+14%
Bistro Attendant	43,100 TWD	-53%
Buffet Chef	81,900 TWD	-11%
Buffet Host	43,800 TWD	-52%
Buffet Manager	91,600 TWD	-0%
Butcher and Slaughterer	35,600 TWD	-61%
Cafeteria Assistant	43,100 TWD	-53%
Cafeteria Manager	83,700 TWD	-9%
Cafeteria Supervisor	58,400 TWD	-37%
Cake Decorator	50,800 TWD	-45%
Casino Shift Manager	143,000 TWD	+55%
Chain Store Customer Support	69,800 TWD	-24%
Chef	82,200 TWD	-11%
Chef De Cuisine	116,000 TWD	+26%
Club Manager	162,000 TWD	+76%
Cluster Director	191,000 TWD	+110%
Cluster Revenue Manager	155,000 TWD	+68%
Cocktail Server	43,200 TWD	-53%
Coffee Shop Manager	153,000 TWD	+66%
Concierge	38,700 TWD	-58%
Confectionery Baker	49,800 TWD	-46%
Conference and Sales Coordinator	75,200 TWD	-18%
Conference Services Manager	93,500 TWD	+2%
Cook	69,100 TWD	-25%
Corporate Sous Chef	118,000 TWD	+28%
Corporate Travel Consultant	116,000 TWD	+26%
Croupier	58,400 TWD	-37%
Culinary Assistant	38,100 TWD	-59%
Culinary Associate	35,600 TWD	-61%
Culinary Tour Guide	105,000 TWD	+14%
Demi Chef	84,500 TWD	-8%
Dietary Aide	83,600 TWD	-9%
Dining Room Supervisor	73,100 TWD	-21%
Dishwasher	33,900 TWD	-63%
Duty Manager	102,000 TWD	+11%
Events Coordinator	62,500 TWD	-32%
Executive Chef	92,000 TWD	-0%
Executive Pastry Chef	74,500 TWD	-19%
Fast Food Cook	67,600 TWD	-27%
Fast Food Shift Supervisor	69,300 TWD	-25%
Fine Dining Cook	123,000 TWD	+34%
Fine Dining Restaurant Chef	119,000 TWD	+29%
Fleet Manager	195,000 TWD	+110%
Food and Beverage Manager	150,000 TWD	+63%
Food and Beverage Trend Analyst	109,000 TWD	+18%
Food Consultant	128,000 TWD	+39%
Food Photographer	84,300 TWD	-8%
Food Policy Analyst	117,000 TWD	+27%
Food Safety Auditor	102,000 TWD	+11%
Food Safety Compliance Manager	122,000 TWD	+33%
Food Safety Coordinator	97,500 TWD	+6%
Food Server	40,500 TWD	-56%
Food Service Director	158,000 TWD	+72%
Food Service Manager	168,000 TWD	+83%
Food Service Sales	95,200 TWD	+3%
Food Service Worker	42,300 TWD	-54%
Food Stylist	70,800 TWD	-23%
Food Sustainability Consultant	117,000 TWD	+27%
Front Desk Agent	47,900 TWD	-48%
Front Desk Clerk	48,400 TWD	-47%
Front Office Manager	87,000 TWD	-5%
Gastronomy Consultant	98,200 TWD	+7%
Guest Service Executive	139,000 TWD	+51%
Guest Service Representative	54,100 TWD	-41%
Head Chef	99,400 TWD	+8%
Head Concierge	66,100 TWD	-28%
Hospitality Director	243,000 TWD	+160%
Hospitality Technology Specialist	106,000 TWD	+15%
Hostess / Host	47,300 TWD	-49%
Hotel Desk Clerk	46,300 TWD	-50%
Hotel Maid	35,300 TWD	-62%
Hotel Manager	240,000 TWD	+160%
Hotel Revenue Manager	141,000 TWD	+53%
Hotel Sales Manager	176,000 TWD	+91%
Hotel Service Supervisor	126,000 TWD	+37%
Hotel Staff	44,600 TWD	-52%
Inventory Coordinator	51,900 TWD	-44%
Kitchen Manager	79,400 TWD	-14%
Kitchen Staff	45,100 TWD	-51%
Kitchen Supervisor	68,300 TWD	-26%
Line Cook	76,700 TWD	-17%
Luggage Porter	34,600 TWD	-62%
Molecular Gastronomist	115,000 TWD	+25%
Motel Manager	126,000 TWD	+37%
Pastry Chef	67,000 TWD	-27%
Pastrycooking and Baking Assistant	44,600 TWD	-52%
Personal Chef	102,000 TWD	+11%
Production Operator	66,500 TWD	-28%
Quality, Health and Safety Coordinator	72,100 TWD	-22%
Receptionist	50,600 TWD	-45%
Regional Restaurant Manager	191,000 TWD	+110%
Restaurant Manager	152,000 TWD	+65%
Restaurant Server	42,900 TWD	-53%
Room Reservations Manager	156,000 TWD	+70%
Room Service Manager	153,000 TWD	+66%
Sous Chef	91,200 TWD	-1%
Special Events Coordinator	94,900 TWD	+3%
Supervisor of Food Services	105,000 TWD	+14%
Sustainable Catering Coordinator	94,700 TWD	+3%
Sustainable Tourism Consultant	103,000 TWD	+12%
Tour Consultant	118,000 TWD	+28%
Tour Guide	77,300 TWD	-16%
Tour Manager	103,000 TWD	+12%
Travel Agent	81,800 TWD	-11%
Travel Consultant	119,000 TWD	+29%
Virtual / Augmented Reality Tourism Specialist	97,000 TWD	+5%
Waiter / Waitress	42,300 TWD	-54%
Wedding Planner	124,000 TWD	+35%

Salary Comparison By City

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in Taiwan is 7% on average across all career fields.

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary for the job title Executive Chef in Taipei?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 85,800 TWD and 98,100 TWD. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for a careers like Executive Chef in Taipei ranges from 45,100 TWD to 70,200 TWD. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.