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Assistant Cook Salary in Maharashtra (2026)
₹16,500per month, median
Half of Assistant Cook posts in Maharashtra offer ₹13,000–₹19,600 a month. Based on 112 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹11,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹16,500 | ₹19,600 | ₹23,500 |
- Active posts
- 112
- Employers
- 98
- Open to freshers
- 35%
- New in 30 days
- 6
What to offer Assistant Cook candidates in Maharashtra
- Offer at least ₹16,500 a month to match the typical post in Maharashtra; ₹19,600 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹16,000 — 3% below the overall median.
- Ask for North Indian only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹19,000 against ₹16,000.
- 6 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) | 39 | ₹16,000 |
| 1–2 years | 73 | ₹17,000 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 111 | ₹16,500 |
| Part-time | 1 | — |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th81% · 91
- 10th pass15% · 17
- 12th pass4% · 4
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Maharashtra vs other places
Market
Who is hiring in Maharashtra
6 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Unifood Delights Private Limited5
- Shivaay Enterprises3
- Aaa Tasty Kitchen2
- Bmss Steel Industries Pvt.Ltd.2
- Hotel Kokan Swad2
- Kahvaa Cafe2
- Meraqui Ventures Private Limited ()2
- Om Enterprise2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Indian | ₹19,000 | ₹16,000 | +19% |
| Fast Food | ₹17,500 | ₹15,500 | +13% |
| Veg | ₹17,500 | ₹16,000 | +9% |
| Restaurant Experience | ₹17,500 | ₹16,000 | +9% |
| Non Veg | ₹17,500 | ₹16,000 | +9% |
Real offers
Recent Assistant Cook posts with pay
- Assistant CookMeraqui Ventures Private Limited () · Nagpur · Fresher · 6 days ago₹16,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Assistant CookShri Govindraj pavbhaji and snacks · Pune · Fresher · 9 days ago₹10,000 – ₹18,000/month
- Assistant CookAnkkeet Mmalu · Kolhapur · Fresher · 13 days ago₹15,000 – ₹23,000/month
- Assistant CookThe Magic Bottle - Milkshakes & Snacks Kothrud · Pune · Fresher · 17 days ago₹12,000 – ₹15,000/month
- Assistant CookSvad Enterprises · Mumbai · Fresher · 25 days ago₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- Assistant CookThe Chameleon · Pune · 1–2 yrs · 25 days ago₹12,000 – ₹15,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Assistant Cook salary in Maharashtra?
The median advertised salary is ₹16,500 a month across 112 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹13,000 and ₹19,600, and 10% of posts pay ₹23,500 or more.
What is the Assistant Cook salary for freshers in Maharashtra?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹16,000 a month, based on 39 jobs.
What do Assistant Cook jobs pay experienced candidates in Maharashtra?
1–2 years: ₹17,000 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Which city in Maharashtra pays the most for Assistant Cook jobs?
Mumbai (₹17,500), Pune (₹16,500) and Nagpur (₹12,500) have the highest median offers among cities with at least 5 posts.
Is Assistant Cook pay in Maharashtra higher than the India average?
Yes, 3% higher: ₹16,500 in Maharashtra against ₹16,000 across India.
Which skills raise Assistant Cook salaries in Maharashtra?
North Indian (+19%), Fast Food (+13%) and Veg (+9%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 112 active job posts for Assistant Cook in Maharashtra 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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