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Bengali Cook Salary in Kolkata (2026)
₹18,300per month, median
Half of Bengali Cook posts in Kolkata offer ₹14,300–₹21,900 a month. Based on 38 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹10,400 | ₹14,300 | ₹18,300 | ₹21,900 | ₹25,100 |
- Active posts
- 38
- Employers
- 28
- Open to freshers
- 11%
- New in 30 days
- 4
What to offer Bengali Cook candidates in Kolkata
- Offer at least ₹18,300 a month to match the typical post in Kolkata; ₹21,900 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Ask for Non Veg only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹22,000 against ₹17,800.
- 4 new Bengali Cook posts went live in the last 30 days — publish your monthly range so candidates can compare.
Experience
Bengali Cook salary by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 4 | — |
| 1–2 years | 34 | ₹18,800 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 37 | ₹18,500 |
| Part-time | 1 | — |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th87% · 33
- 10th pass8% · 3
- 12th pass5% · 2
Localities
Bengali Cook salary by area of Kolkata
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake | 10 | ₹18,500 |
| Dhakuria | 2 | — |
| Garden Reach | 2 | — |
| Garia | 2 | — |
| Rajarhat | 2 | — |
| Rash Behari Avenue | 2 | — |
| Alipore | 1 | — |
| Amherst Street | 1 | — |
Compare
Kolkata vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata | ₹18,300 | — | 38 |
| West Bengal (state) | ₹18,000 | -2% | 39 |
| India | ₹18,800 | +3% | 92 |
Market
Who is hiring in Kolkata
4 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Pixelfx Studios Pvt. Ltd.6
- Sandree Home Services Pvt. Ltd.3
- Alfa Enterprises2
- Home2
- Meltem Food Private Limited2
- Ashray1
- Kiwa Hotel1
- Secura Infra Services 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non Veg | ₹22,000 | ₹17,800 | +24% |
| Restaurant Experience | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | +6% |
Real offers
Recent Bengali Cook posts with pay
- Bengali CookSandree Home Services Pvt. Ltd. · Kolkata · 2+ yrs · 2 days ago₹18,000 – ₹26,000/month
- Bengali CookAerospace Research and development centre · Kolkata · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹12,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Bengali CookPixelfx Studios Pvt. Ltd. · Kolkata · 1–2 yrs · 3 days ago₹23,000 – ₹30,000/month
- Bengali CookPixelfx Studios Pvt. Ltd. · Kolkata · 1–2 yrs · 18 days ago₹25,000 – ₹30,000/month
- Bengali CookThe Stove Story · Kolkata · 2+ yrs · 9 Oct₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- Bengali CookAny Time Fish · Kolkata · 2+ yrs · 6 Oct₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Bengali Cook salary in Kolkata?
The median advertised salary is ₹18,300 a month across 38 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹14,300 and ₹21,900, and 10% of posts pay ₹25,100 or more.
What do Bengali Cook jobs pay experienced candidates in Kolkata?
1–2 years: ₹18,800 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Is Bengali Cook pay in Kolkata higher than in the rest of West Bengal?
It is about the same: ₹18,300 in Kolkata against ₹18,000 across West Bengal.
Which skills raise Bengali Cook salaries in Kolkata?
Non Veg (+24%) and Restaurant Experience (+6%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 38 active job posts for Bengali 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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