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Assistant Cook Salary in Karnataka (2026)
₹17,300per month, median
Half of Assistant Cook posts in Karnataka offer ₹13,600–₹21,400 a month. Based on 78 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹12,500 | ₹13,600 | ₹17,300 | ₹21,400 | ₹23,200 |
- Active posts
- 79
- Employers
- 75
- Open to freshers
- 24%
- New in 30 days
- 4
What to offer Assistant Cook candidates in Karnataka
- Offer at least ₹17,300 a month to match the typical post in Karnataka; ₹21,400 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹14,000 — 19% below the overall median.
- Ask for South Indian only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹21,000 against ₹16,500.
- 4 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) | 19 | ₹14,000 |
| 1–2 years | 59 | ₹18,000 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 78 | ₹17,300 |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th89% · 70
- 10th pass8% · 6
- 12th pass4% · 3
Cities
Assistant Cook salary by city in Karnataka
| City | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru | 72 | ₹17,000 |
| Mysuru | 5 | ₹17,500 |
| Udupi | 1 | — |
Compare
Karnataka vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karnataka | ₹17,300 | — | 78 |
| India | ₹16,000 | -8% | 502 |
| Tamil Nadu | ₹17,500 | +1% | 48 |
| Telangana | ₹15,000 | -13% | 22 |
| Maharashtra | ₹16,500 | -5% | 112 |
| Gujarat | ₹15,800 | -9% | 15 |
Market
Who is hiring in Karnataka
4 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Nikhil Santhosh Reddy Thumma (Nikhil'S Advent Services)2
- Pocket Foods2
- Sree Sharada Cafe2
- Zomocook- Your Own Cook (Opc) Private Limited2
- Comett Staffing Solutions Private Limited1
- Hotel Buisness1
- Right Life Hr Solutions1
- Tealogy Cafe Pvt Ltd1
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 | ₹21,000 | ₹16,500 | +27% |
| Non Veg | ₹21,000 | ₹16,500 | +27% |
| Restaurant Experience | ₹18,500 | ₹16,500 | +12% |
| North Indian | ₹18,500 | ₹16,500 | +12% |
| Veg | ₹18,300 | ₹16,500 | +11% |
Real offers
Recent Assistant Cook posts with pay
- Assistant CookSolpur Cafe · Bengaluru · 1–2 yrs · 19 days ago₹10,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Assistant CookDevansh cloud kitchen · Bengaluru · 2+ yrs · 21 days ago₹22,000 – ₹30,000/month
- Assistant CookVakula Mata Curry Point · Bengaluru · Fresher · 23 days ago₹16,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Assistant CookHotel Buisness · Bengaluru · Fresher · 26 days ago₹19,000 – ₹23,000/month
- Assistant CookShalom Hospitality Ventures · Bengaluru · 1–2 yrs · 12 Oct₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Assistant CookGSR catering service · Bengaluru · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹12,500 – ₹20,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Assistant Cook salary in Karnataka?
The median advertised salary is ₹17,300 a month across 78 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹13,600 and ₹21,400, and 10% of posts pay ₹23,200 or more.
What is the Assistant Cook salary for freshers in Karnataka?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹14,000 a month, based on 19 jobs.
What do Assistant Cook jobs pay experienced candidates in Karnataka?
1–2 years: ₹18,000 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Which city in Karnataka pays the most for Assistant Cook jobs?
Mysuru (₹17,500) and Bengaluru (₹17,000) have the highest median offers among cities with at least 5 posts.
Is Assistant Cook pay in Karnataka higher than the India average?
Yes, 8% higher: ₹17,300 in Karnataka against ₹16,000 across India.
Which skills raise Assistant Cook salaries in Karnataka?
South Indian (+27%), Non Veg (+27%) and Restaurant Experience (+12%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 78 active job posts for Assistant Cook in Karnataka 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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