Chef

₡12 677 650 (CRC)/yr

₡6 095,02 (CRC)/hr

₡346 100 (CRC)/yr

The average chef gross salary in Costa Rica is ₡12 677 650 or an equivalent hourly rate of ₡6 095. In addition, they earn an average bonus of ₡346 100. Salary estimates based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in Costa Rica. An entry level chef (1-3 years of experience) earns an average salary of ₡9 319 873. On the other end, a senior level chef (8+ years of experience) earns an average salary of ₡15 628 311.

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₡14 900 031 (CRC)

18 %

Based on our compensation data, the estimated salary potential for Chef will increase 18 % over 5 years.

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Chef, the majority at 42% with high schools.

Typical Field of Study: Culinary Arts/Chef Training

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Costa Rica

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Costa Rica (UK: , US: ; Spanish: [ˈkosta ˈrika]; literally "Rich Coast"), officially the Republic of Costa Rica, is a country in the Central American region of North America. Costa Rica is bordered by Nicaragua to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the northeast, Panama to the southeast, and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest, as well as maritime border with Ecuador to the south of Cocos Island. It has a population of around five million in a land area of 51,060 km2 (19,710 sq mi). An estimated 333...

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Supervises, coordinates, and contributes to the activities of cooks and other kitchen personnel engaged in preparing and cooking foods in hotel, restaurant, cafeteria, or other establishment. Trains workers in task performance. Determines food consumption, and requisitions or purchases foodstuffs, supplies, and equipment. Read More

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