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Cafe Staff Salary in Chennai (2026)
₹16,000per month, median
Half of Cafe Staff posts in Chennai offer ₹14,400–₹18,000 a month. Based on 108 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹12,900 | ₹14,400 | ₹16,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
- Active posts
- 108
- Employers
- 85
- Open to freshers
- 80%
- New in 30 days
- 5
What to offer Cafe Staff candidates in Chennai
- Offer at least ₹16,000 a month to match the typical post in Chennai; ₹18,000 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹15,500 — 3% below the overall median.
- 5 new Cafe Staff posts went live in the last 30 days — publish your monthly range so candidates can compare.
Experience
Cafe Staff salary by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 86 | ₹15,500 |
| 1–2 years | 22 | ₹17,100 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 104 | ₹16,500 |
| Part-time | 4 | — |
Qualification asked
- 10th pass62% · 67
- Below 10th24% · 26
- 12th pass14% · 15
Localities
Cafe Staff salary by area of Chennai
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Velachery | 7 | ₹15,000 |
| Valasaravakkam | 5 | ₹16,000 |
| Anna Nagar East | 4 | — |
| Kodambakkam | 4 | — |
| Mugalivakkam | 4 | — |
| Adayar | 3 | — |
| Alwarpet | 3 | — |
| Avadi | 3 | — |
Compare
Chennai vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | ₹16,000 | — | 108 |
| Tamil Nadu (state) | ₹15,500 | -3% | 131 |
| India | ₹15,500 | -3% | 3,087 |
Market
Who is hiring in Chennai
5 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Ancy Hr Solutions Private Limited4
- Beetroot Cafe3
- Bobasaur3
- Cream & Crumbs3
- Sri Sai Baba Manpower agency3
- Tea boy3
- Tealogy Cafe Pvt Ltd2
- Zepto Cafe2
Real offers
Recent Cafe Staff posts with pay
- Cafe StaffDe- Fer Cafe · Chennai · Fresher · 3 days ago₹15,000 – ₹24,000/month
- Cafe StaffSaravana Apollo · Chennai · Fresher · 19 days ago₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Cafe StaffZepto Cafe · Chennai · Fresher · 20 days ago₹16,000 – ₹21,000/month
- Cafe StaffChai Sutta Bar Private Limited · Chennai · Fresher · 20 days ago₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Cafe StaffVistara Foods · Chennai · Fresher · 20 days ago₹8,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Cafe StaffTea boy · Chennai · Fresher · 11 Oct₹14,000 – ₹16,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Cafe Staff salary in Chennai?
The median advertised salary is ₹16,000 a month across 108 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹14,400 and ₹18,000, and 10% of posts pay ₹20,000 or more.
What is the Cafe Staff salary for freshers in Chennai?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹15,500 a month, based on 86 jobs.
What do Cafe Staff jobs pay experienced candidates in Chennai?
1–2 years: ₹17,100 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Where in Chennai do Cafe Staff jobs pay the most?
Valasaravakkam (₹16,000) and Velachery (₹15,000) have the highest median offers among areas with at least 5 posts.
Is Cafe Staff pay in Chennai higher than in the rest of Tamil Nadu?
Yes, 3% higher: ₹16,000 in Chennai against ₹15,500 across Tamil Nadu.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 108 active job posts for Cafe Staff 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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