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Chef Salary in Chennai (2026)
₹25,000per month, median
Half of Chef posts in Chennai offer ₹17,500–₹30,000 a month. Based on 77 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹14,800 | ₹17,500 | ₹25,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹34,400 |
- Active posts
- 77
- Employers
- 75
- Open to freshers
- 6%
- New in 30 days
- 3
What to offer 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 ₹25,000.
- Ask for South Indian only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹28,000 against ₹22,500.
- 3 new Chef posts went live in the last 30 days — publish your monthly range so candidates can compare.
Experience
Chef salary by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 5 | ₹25,000 |
| 1–2 years | 72 | ₹25,000 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 76 | ₹25,000 |
| Part-time | 1 | — |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th92% · 71
- 10th pass5% · 4
- 12th pass3% · 2
Localities
Chef salary by area of Chennai
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Medavakkam | 4 | — |
| Nungambakkam | 4 | — |
| Mugalivakkam | 3 | — |
| Tharamani | 3 | — |
| Abiramapuram | 2 | — |
| Adayar | 2 | — |
| Alwarpet | 2 | — |
| Anna Nagar East | 2 | — |
Compare
Chennai vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | ₹25,000 | — | 77 |
| Tamil Nadu (state) | ₹22,500 | -10% | 115 |
| India | ₹17,500 | -30% | 4,069 |
Market
Who is hiring in Chennai
3 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Kuchice2
- Rajalakshmi Salt2
- Amet University1
- Faruuzi1
- Let'S Bowl1
- Maid4You1
- Reliance Nippon Life Insurance1
- Sutocafe Global 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Indian | ₹28,000 | ₹22,500 | +24% |
| Restaurant Experience | ₹27,500 | ₹22,500 | +22% |
| Non Veg | ₹28,000 | ₹23,300 | +20% |
| Continental | ₹28,000 | ₹24,500 | +14% |
| North Indian | ₹27,500 | ₹25,000 | +10% |
Real offers
Recent Chef posts with pay
- ChefBS Mess · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 4 days ago₹35,000 – ₹45,000/month
- ChefMaid4You · Chennai · Fresher · 13 days ago₹30,000/month
- ChefAvasyah Resturant · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 18 days ago₹20,000 – ₹25,000/month
- ChefOven Fire · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 20 days ago₹20,000/month
- ChefLe Bro's Cafe · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 14 Oct₹18,000 – ₹24,000/month
- ChefSai Ram Foods · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 10 Oct₹20,000 – ₹30,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Chef salary in Chennai?
The median advertised salary is ₹25,000 a month across 77 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹17,500 and ₹30,000, and 10% of posts pay ₹34,400 or more.
What is the Chef salary for freshers in Chennai?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹25,000 a month, based on 5 jobs.
What do Chef jobs pay experienced candidates in Chennai?
1–2 years: ₹25,000 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Is 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 Chef salaries in Chennai?
South Indian (+24%), Restaurant Experience (+22%) and Non Veg (+20%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 77 active job posts for 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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