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Bakery Chef Salary in Chennai (2026)
₹25,000per month, median
Half of Bakery Chef posts in Chennai offer ₹17,500–₹30,000 a month. Based on 48 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹13,600 | ₹17,500 | ₹25,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹35,500 |
- Active posts
- 48
- Employers
- 45
- Open to freshers
- 10%
- New in 30 days
- 1
What to offer Bakery Chef candidates in Chennai
- Offer at least ₹25,000 a month to match the typical post in Chennai; ₹30,000 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹19,000 — 24% below the overall median.
- Ask for Bakery only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹25,000 against ₹17,500.
- 1 new Bakery Chef posts went live in the last 30 days — publish your monthly range so candidates can compare.
Experience
Bakery Chef salary by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 5 | ₹19,000 |
| 1–2 years | 43 | ₹25,000 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 48 | ₹25,000 |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th85% · 41
- 10th pass13% · 6
- 12th pass2% · 1
Localities
Bakery Chef salary by area of Chennai
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Teynampet | 3 | — |
| Chengalpattu (Chingleput) | 2 | — |
| Mylapore | 2 | — |
| Nungambakkam | 2 | — |
| Perambur | 2 | — |
| Tambaram | 2 | — |
| Triplicane | 2 | — |
| Velachery | 2 | — |
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Chennai vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | ₹25,000 | — | 48 |
| Tamil Nadu (state) | ₹22,500 | -10% | 73 |
| India | ₹19,500 | -22% | 944 |
Market
Who is hiring in Chennai
1 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Curefoods India Limited2
- Krishna Foods Pvt Ltd2
- Truffle Delight Pvt Ltd2
- Arham International1
- Ck'S Bakery1
- Green Goodness Enterprises Private Limited1
- Prime Aroma Foods Pvt Ltd1
- Vivian Master Chef Service Private Limited1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery | ₹25,000 | ₹17,500 | +43% |
Real offers
Recent Bakery Chef posts with pay
- Bakery ChefSri Ganga Sweets · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹36,000 – ₹37,000/month
- Bakery ChefArham International · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 12 Oct₹25,000 – ₹30,000/month
- Bakery ChefLa Chocolaterie · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 30 Sept₹30,000 – ₹40,000/month
- Bakery ChefKrishna Foods Pvt Ltd · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹15,000 – ₹16,000/month
- Bakery ChefSampra Foods · Chennai · Fresher · 30 Sept₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Bakery ChefNew Anbu Sweets · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 30 Sept₹10,000 – ₹15,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Bakery Chef salary in Chennai?
The median advertised salary is ₹25,000 a month across 48 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹17,500 and ₹30,000, and 10% of posts pay ₹35,500 or more.
What is the Bakery Chef salary for freshers in Chennai?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹19,000 a month, based on 5 jobs.
What do Bakery Chef jobs pay experienced candidates in Chennai?
1–2 years: ₹25,000 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Is Bakery Chef pay in Chennai higher than in the rest of Tamil Nadu?
Yes, 11% higher: ₹25,000 in Chennai against ₹22,500 across Tamil Nadu.
Which skills raise Bakery Chef salaries in Chennai?
Bakery (+43%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 48 active job posts for Bakery Chef 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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