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Assistant Cook Salary in Chennai (2026)
₹18,000per month, median
Half of Assistant Cook posts in Chennai offer ₹15,000–₹22,500 a month. Based on 40 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹12,400 | ₹15,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹22,500 | ₹25,000 |
- Active posts
- 40
- Employers
- 39
- Open to freshers
- 35%
- New in 30 days
- 1
What to offer Assistant Cook candidates in Chennai
- Offer at least ₹18,000 a month to match the typical post in Chennai; ₹22,500 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹16,500 — 8% below the overall median.
- Ask for South Indian only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹20,000 against ₹16,500.
- 1 new Assistant Cook posts went live in the last 30 days — publish your monthly range so candidates can compare.
Experience
Assistant Cook salary by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 14 | ₹16,500 |
| 1–2 years | 26 | ₹18,400 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 37 | ₹18,000 |
| Part-time | 3 | — |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th85% · 34
- 10th pass13% · 5
- 12th pass3% · 1
Localities
Assistant Cook salary by area of Chennai
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Ashok Nagar | 2 | — |
| Kattupakkam | 2 | — |
| Pallavaram | 2 | — |
| Velachery | 2 | — |
| Villivakkam | 2 | — |
| Anna Salai | 1 | — |
| East Coast Road ECR | 1 | — |
| Guduvanchery | 1 | — |
Compare
Chennai vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | ₹18,000 | — | 40 |
| Tamil Nadu (state) | ₹17,500 | -3% | 48 |
| India | ₹16,000 | -11% | 502 |
Market
Who is hiring in Chennai
1 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Freshfoods. Inc2
- Atc Foods1
- Chai Sutta Bar Private Limited1
- Five Star Chicken1
- Foodexochennai Private Limited1
- Grands Food1
- Sri Sastha Bhavan1
- Sri bhavani catering1
Skills premium
Skills that raise pay
Median monthly pay of posts that ask for the skill versus posts that do not.
| Skill | With | Without | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Indian | ₹20,000 | ₹16,500 | +21% |
| Restaurant Experience | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | +11% |
Real offers
Recent Assistant Cook posts with pay
- Assistant CookKsp home foods · Chennai · Fresher · Yesterday₹15,000 – ₹23,500/month
- Assistant CookFreshfoods. Inc · Chennai · Fresher · 15 days ago₹10,000 – ₹15,000/month
- Assistant CookDaves Carnival Private Limited · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹14,000 – ₹15,000/month
- Assistant CookBennet's vintage lounge-cafe · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹20,000 – ₹25,000/month
- Assistant CookMba Paani Poori Wala · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹16,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Assistant CookThe Waffle Basket · Chennai · Fresher · 30 Sept₹16,000 – ₹20,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Assistant Cook salary in Chennai?
The median advertised salary is ₹18,000 a month across 40 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹15,000 and ₹22,500, and 10% of posts pay ₹25,000 or more.
What is the Assistant Cook salary for freshers in Chennai?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹16,500 a month, based on 14 jobs.
What do Assistant Cook jobs pay experienced candidates in Chennai?
1–2 years: ₹18,400 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Is Assistant Cook pay in Chennai higher than in the rest of Tamil Nadu?
Yes, 3% higher: ₹18,000 in Chennai against ₹17,500 across Tamil Nadu.
Which skills raise Assistant Cook salaries in Chennai?
South Indian (+21%) and Restaurant Experience (+11%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 40 active job posts for Assistant Cook in Chennai on BetterJobs that state a salary. Pay is converted to a monthly amount and rounded to the nearest ₹100; last updated 14 November 2026.
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