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Chef Salary in Hyderabad (2026)
₹18,500per month, median
Half of Chef posts in Hyderabad offer ₹13,500–₹25,000 a month. Based on 275 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹12,500 | ₹13,500 | ₹18,500 | ₹25,000 | ₹30,000 |
- Active posts
- 276
- Employers
- 268
- Open to freshers
- 9%
- New in 30 days
- 20
What to offer Chef candidates in Hyderabad
- Offer at least ₹18,500 a month to match the typical post in Hyderabad; ₹25,000 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹19,000.
- Ask for South Indian only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹27,500 against ₹17,500.
- 20 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) | 23 | ₹19,000 |
| 1–2 years | 252 | ₹18,000 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 275 | ₹18,500 |
Qualification asked
- 10th pass76% · 209
- Below 10th21% · 59
- 12th pass3% · 7
- Graduate0% · 1
Localities
Chef salary by area of Hyderabad
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Madhapur | 14 | ₹18,300 |
| Kukatpally | 13 | ₹20,000 |
| Gachibowli | 12 | ₹20,000 |
| Kondapur | 9 | ₹20,000 |
| Manikonda | 6 | ₹17,500 |
| Miyapur | 6 | ₹12,500 |
| Uppal | 6 | ₹17,800 |
| Kphb | 5 | ₹20,000 |
Compare
Hyderabad vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | ₹18,500 | — | 275 |
| Telangana (state) | ₹18,000 | -3% | 277 |
| India | ₹17,500 | -5% | 4,069 |
Market
Who is hiring in Hyderabad
20 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Crispy Days3
- Kaffe kavingo3
- Cosmic Blend Cafe2
- Exquisite Eats Llp2
- Maid It Easy2
- Sri Sai Tiffins2
- Fast food1
- Personal1
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 | ₹27,500 | ₹17,500 | +57% |
| Non Veg | ₹25,500 | ₹17,500 | +46% |
| Continental | ₹25,000 | ₹17,500 | +43% |
| Restaurant Experience | ₹22,500 | ₹17,500 | +29% |
| Veg | ₹22,500 | ₹17,500 | +29% |
Real offers
Recent Chef posts with pay
- ChefNellore Vari Palee Ruchulu · Hyderabad · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹25,000/month
- ChefAmmamma.co Foods · Hyderabad · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹12,000/month
- ChefSudama chaat · Hyderabad · 2+ yrs · Yesterday₹25,000 – ₹30,000/month
- ChefRuchi Chinease Fast Food · Hyderabad · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹25,000 – ₹30,000/month
- ChefYousufain delight kalyani hotel · Hyderabad · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹12,000 – ₹15,000/month
- ChefHack N Sleep Living Inn & Women's PG · Hyderabad · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹20,000 – ₹25,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Chef salary in Hyderabad?
The median advertised salary is ₹18,500 a month across 275 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹13,500 and ₹25,000, and 10% of posts pay ₹30,000 or more.
What is the Chef salary for freshers in Hyderabad?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹19,000 a month, based on 23 jobs.
What do Chef jobs pay experienced candidates in Hyderabad?
1–2 years: ₹18,000 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Where in Hyderabad do Chef jobs pay the most?
Kukatpally (₹20,000), Gachibowli (₹20,000) and Kondapur (₹20,000) have the highest median offers among areas with at least 5 posts.
Is Chef pay in Hyderabad higher than in the rest of Telangana?
Yes, 3% higher: ₹18,500 in Hyderabad against ₹18,000 across Telangana.
Which skills raise Chef salaries in Hyderabad?
South Indian (+57%), Non Veg (+46%) and Continental (+43%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 275 active job posts for Chef in Hyderabad 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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