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Assistant Cook Salary in Kolkata (2026)
₹13,800per month, median
Half of Assistant Cook posts in Kolkata offer ₹12,500–₹16,600 a month. Based on 20 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹10,400 | ₹12,500 | ₹13,800 | ₹16,600 | ₹21,600 |
- Active posts
- 21
- Employers
- 17
- Open to freshers
- 10%
- New in 30 days
- 0
What to offer Assistant Cook candidates in Kolkata
- Offer at least ₹13,800 a month to match the typical post in Kolkata; ₹16,600 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Ask for Veg only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹16,800 against ₹12,500.
Experience
Assistant Cook salary by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 2 | — |
| 1–2 years | 18 | ₹15,000 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 20 | ₹13,800 |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th90% · 19
- 10th pass5% · 1
- 12th pass5% · 1
Localities
Assistant Cook salary by area of Kolkata
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake | 4 | — |
| Kasba | 3 | — |
| Bangur Avenue | 1 | — |
| Behala Chowrasta | 1 | — |
| Chowranghee Road | 1 | — |
| Dankuni | 1 | — |
| Garden Reach | 1 | — |
| Garia | 1 | — |
Compare
Kolkata vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata | ₹13,800 | — | 20 |
| West Bengal (state) | ₹15,000 | +9% | 22 |
| India | ₹16,000 | +16% | 502 |
Market
Who is hiring in Kolkata
0 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Raas By Rajkumar'S3
- Unifood Delights Private Limited3
- Alfa Enterprises1
- Alishan Biryani1
- Anubhab Manpower Services1
- Food Swing Cafe & Restaurant1
- Foodbay1
- Hitchki Food Court1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veg | ₹16,800 | ₹12,500 | +34% |
Real offers
Recent Assistant Cook posts with pay
- Assistant CookJyoty Food & Beverages · Kolkata · Fresher · 30 Sept₹9,000 – ₹12,000/month
- Assistant CookMukhorochok Aahar · Kolkata · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- Assistant CookRaas By Rajkumar'S · Kolkata · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹15,000 – ₹18,000/month
- Assistant CookRaas By Rajkumar'S · Kolkata · 2+ yrs · 30 Sept₹15,000 – ₹18,000/month
- Assistant CookRed Chicory · Kolkata · 2+ yrs · 30 Sept₹13,000 – ₹15,000/month
- Assistant CookPaprika · Kolkata · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹10,000 – ₹15,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Assistant Cook salary in Kolkata?
The median advertised salary is ₹13,800 a month across 20 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹12,500 and ₹16,600, and 10% of posts pay ₹21,600 or more.
What do Assistant Cook jobs pay experienced candidates in Kolkata?
1–2 years: ₹15,000 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Is Assistant Cook pay in Kolkata higher than in the rest of West Bengal?
No, 8% lower: ₹13,800 in Kolkata against ₹15,000 across West Bengal.
Which skills raise Assistant Cook salaries in Kolkata?
Veg (+34%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 20 active job posts for Assistant Cook in Kolkata 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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