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Biryani Cook Salary in Chennai (2026)
₹24,000per month, median
Half of Biryani Cook posts in Chennai offer ₹17,500–₹30,000 a month. Based on 33 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹15,300 | ₹17,500 | ₹24,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹34,500 |
- Active posts
- 33
- Employers
- 31
- Open to freshers
- 3%
- New in 30 days
- 3
What to offer Biryani Cook candidates in Chennai
- Offer at least ₹24,000 a month to match the typical post in Chennai; ₹30,000 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- 3 new Biryani Cook posts went live in the last 30 days — publish your monthly range so candidates can compare.
Experience
Biryani Cook salary by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 1 | — |
| 1–2 years | 32 | ₹23,300 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 33 | ₹24,000 |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th100% · 33
Localities
Biryani Cook salary by area of Chennai
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Anna Nagar East | 3 | — |
| Valasaravakkam | 3 | — |
| Arumbakkam | 2 | — |
| Avadi | 1 | — |
| Choolai | 1 | — |
| Chromepet | 1 | — |
| Gummidipundi | 1 | — |
| Iyyappanthangal | 1 | — |
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Chennai vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | ₹24,000 | — | 33 |
| Tamil Nadu (state) | ₹22,500 | -6% | 50 |
| India | ₹19,000 | -21% | 332 |
Market
Who is hiring in Chennai
3 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Ak7 Royal Emirates3
- Althaf Food Court - Urapakkam1
- Cravings1
- Mubarak Kitchen1
- Nimas Biryani1
- PRK Meeting Point1
- Sai Sakthi Tiffin Center1
- Viaan Services1
Real offers
Recent Biryani Cook posts with pay
- Biryani CookAl Kaiyum Biriyani · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹20,000 – ₹25,000/month
- Biryani CookZion Foods · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 19 days ago₹20,000 – ₹30,000/month
- Biryani CookAmos Beef Biriyani · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 19 days ago₹20,000/month
- Biryani CookAk7 Royal Emirates · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 1 Oct₹30,000 – ₹35,000/month
- Biryani CookAk7 Royal Emirates · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 30 Sept₹30,000 – ₹40,000/month
- Biryani CookAk7 Royal Emirates · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 30 Sept₹30,000 – ₹40,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Biryani Cook salary in Chennai?
The median advertised salary is ₹24,000 a month across 33 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹17,500 and ₹30,000, and 10% of posts pay ₹34,500 or more.
What do Biryani Cook jobs pay experienced candidates in Chennai?
1–2 years: ₹23,300 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Is Biryani Cook pay in Chennai higher than in the rest of Tamil Nadu?
Yes, 7% higher: ₹24,000 in Chennai against ₹22,500 across Tamil Nadu.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 33 active job posts for Biryani Cook 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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