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Assistant Cook Salary in Mumbai (2026)
₹17,500per month, median
Half of Assistant Cook posts in Mumbai offer ₹15,000–₹20,000 a month. Based on 52 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹12,500 | ₹15,000 | ₹17,500 | ₹20,000 | ₹23,400 |
- Active posts
- 52
- Employers
- 48
- Open to freshers
- 31%
- New in 30 days
- 1
What to offer Assistant Cook candidates in Mumbai
- Offer at least ₹17,500 a month to match the typical post in Mumbai; ₹20,000 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹17,000 — 3% below the overall median.
- Ask for North Indian only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹19,500 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) | 16 | ₹17,000 |
| 1–2 years | 36 | ₹17,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 52 | ₹17,500 |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th87% · 45
- 10th pass13% · 7
Localities
Assistant Cook salary by area of Mumbai
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Mira Road East | 3 | — |
| Thane | 3 | — |
| Belapur | 2 | — |
| Kharghar | 2 | — |
| Kurla West | 2 | — |
| Seawoods-Darave | 2 | — |
| Thane West | 2 | — |
| Virar West | 2 | — |
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Mumbai vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | ₹17,500 | — | 52 |
| Maharashtra (state) | ₹16,500 | -6% | 112 |
| India | ₹16,000 | -9% | 502 |
Market
Who is hiring in Mumbai
1 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Aaa Tasty Kitchen2
- Aarambh Hospitality Services2
- Bmss Steel Industries Pvt.Ltd.2
- Hotel Kokan Swad2
- Crisps n Curries1
- KYC Cafe1
- Shiv Enterprise1
- Sraco Hr1
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 | ₹19,500 | ₹16,500 | +18% |
| Fast Food | ₹18,500 | ₹17,500 | +6% |
| Veg | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | +6% |
Real offers
Recent Assistant Cook posts with pay
- Assistant CookSvad Enterprises · Mumbai · Fresher · 25 days ago₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- Assistant CookRaju tiffins · Mumbai · Fresher · 11 Oct₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- Assistant CookM Relies · Mumbai · 1–2 yrs · 9 Oct₹12,000 – ₹14,000/month
- Assistant CookCrisps n Curries · Mumbai · 2+ yrs · 8 Oct₹15,000 – ₹16,000/month
- Assistant CookAphrodite · Mumbai · 2+ yrs · 7 Oct₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Assistant CookTescon Green Private Limited · Mumbai · 2+ yrs · 30 Sept₹20,000 – ₹28,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Assistant Cook salary in Mumbai?
The median advertised salary is ₹17,500 a month across 52 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹15,000 and ₹20,000, and 10% of posts pay ₹23,400 or more.
What is the Assistant Cook salary for freshers in Mumbai?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹17,000 a month, based on 16 jobs.
What do Assistant Cook jobs pay experienced candidates in Mumbai?
1–2 years: ₹17,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Is Assistant Cook pay in Mumbai higher than in the rest of Maharashtra?
Yes, 6% higher: ₹17,500 in Mumbai against ₹16,500 across Maharashtra.
Which skills raise Assistant Cook salaries in Mumbai?
North Indian (+18%), Fast Food (+6%) and Veg (+6%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 52 active job posts for Assistant Cook in Mumbai 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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