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Chef Salary in Indore (2026)
₹17,500per month, median
Half of Chef posts in Indore offer ₹13,500–₹22,300 a month. Based on 70 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹12,400 | ₹13,500 | ₹17,500 | ₹22,300 | ₹27,500 |
- Active posts
- 72
- Employers
- 68
- Open to freshers
- 19%
- New in 30 days
- 7
What to offer Chef candidates in Indore
- Offer at least ₹17,500 a month to match the typical post in Indore; ₹22,300 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹16,300 — 7% below the overall median.
- Ask for North Indian only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹19,800 against ₹15,300.
- 7 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) | 14 | ₹16,300 |
| 1–2 years | 56 | ₹17,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 69 | ₹17,500 |
| Part-time | 1 | — |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th90% · 65
- 10th pass7% · 5
- 12th pass3% · 2
Localities
Chef salary by area of Indore
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Scheme No 54 | 6 | ₹21,800 |
| Sudama Nagar | 6 | ₹23,800 |
| Sapna Sangita Road | 5 | ₹15,500 |
| Kalani Nagar | 3 | — |
| Mahalaxmi Nagar | 3 | — |
| Sukliya | 3 | — |
| AB Bypass Road | 2 | — |
| Indore Bypass Road | 2 | — |
Compare
Indore vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indore | ₹17,500 | — | 70 |
| Madhya Pradesh (state) | ₹16,000 | -9% | 161 |
| India | ₹17,500 | +0% | 4,069 |
Market
Who is hiring in Indore
7 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Aromadaari A Live Kitchen Restaurant2
- Bindura Digital Pvt Ltd2
- Hotel Magnet2
- Mirchi Nimbu2
- Algenius Technology1
- Delish foods1
- Home Tutor1
- Mahachai Pvt Ltd.1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Indian | ₹19,800 | ₹15,300 | +30% |
| Veg | ₹19,000 | ₹15,500 | +23% |
| Chinese | ₹18,000 | ₹15,500 | +16% |
| Fast Food | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | +6% |
Real offers
Recent Chef posts with pay
- ChefDhartea Foods and Beverages Pvt Ltd. · Indore · 2+ yrs · 3 days ago₹12,000 – ₹25,000/month
- ChefSmokey Chulha Resto & Cafe · Indore · 1–2 yrs · 3 days ago₹10,000 – ₹15,000/month
- ChefRc Cafe · Indore · 1–2 yrs · 3 days ago₹10,000 – ₹15,000/month
- ChefKanvik · Indore · 1–2 yrs · 9 days ago₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- ChefFly Food Restaurant & Bhojanalay · Indore · 1–2 yrs · 14 days ago₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- ChefAromadaari A Live Kitchen Restaurant · Indore · 1–2 yrs · 19 days ago₹20,000 – ₹35,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Chef salary in Indore?
The median advertised salary is ₹17,500 a month across 70 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹13,500 and ₹22,300, and 10% of posts pay ₹27,500 or more.
What is the Chef salary for freshers in Indore?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹16,300 a month, based on 14 jobs.
What do Chef jobs pay experienced candidates in Indore?
1–2 years: ₹17,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Where in Indore do Chef jobs pay the most?
Sudama Nagar (₹23,800), Scheme No 54 (₹21,800) and Sapna Sangita Road (₹15,500) have the highest median offers among areas with at least 5 posts.
Is Chef pay in Indore higher than in the rest of Madhya Pradesh?
Yes, 9% higher: ₹17,500 in Indore against ₹16,000 across Madhya Pradesh.
Which skills raise Chef salaries in Indore?
North Indian (+30%), Veg (+23%) and Chinese (+16%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 70 active job posts for Chef in Indore 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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