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Chef Salary in Jammu and Kashmir (2026)
₹14,500per month, median
Half of Chef posts in Jammu and Kashmir offer ₹12,000–₹17,500 a month. Based on 26 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹11,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹14,500 | ₹17,500 | ₹19,500 |
- Active posts
- 26
- Employers
- 25
- Open to freshers
- 0%
- New in 30 days
- 2
What to offer Chef candidates in Jammu and Kashmir
- Offer at least ₹14,500 a month to match the typical post in Jammu and Kashmir; ₹17,500 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- 2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 years | 26 | ₹14,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 26 | ₹14,500 |
Qualification asked
- 12th pass81% · 21
- Below 10th15% · 4
- 10th pass4% · 1
Cities
Chef salary by city in Jammu and Kashmir
| City | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Jammu | 15 | ₹17,500 |
| Srinagar | 10 | ₹13,000 |
| Ganderbal | 1 | — |
Compare
Jammu and Kashmir vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jammu and Kashmir | ₹14,500 | — | 26 |
| India | ₹17,500 | +21% | 4,069 |
| Punjab | ₹13,500 | -7% | 70 |
| Chandigarh | ₹17,300 | +19% | 54 |
| Haryana | ₹15,000 | +3% | 37 |
| Uttarakhand | ₹15,000 | +3% | 115 |
| Delhi | ₹17,500 | +21% | 638 |
Market
Who is hiring in Jammu and Kashmir
2 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Crispy Corner2
- Bakers Basket1
- Deetya Tower1
- Hungry point fastfood outlet1
- Son of Swad1
- The Cafe Rosso1
- The Royale Mile1
- The Samba Darbar1
Real offers
Recent Chef posts with pay
- ChefFresh pik non veg cafe · Jammu · 1–2 yrs · 20 days ago₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- ChefBakers Basket · Jammu · 2+ yrs · 22 days ago₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- ChefHotel SHEEZA · Srinagar · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹12,000/month
- ChefChaat Ka Chaska · Srinagar · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- ChefCrispy Corner · Srinagar · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹10,000 – ₹20,000/month
- ChefCrispy Corner · Srinagar · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹10,000 – ₹20,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Chef salary in Jammu and Kashmir?
The median advertised salary is ₹14,500 a month across 26 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹12,000 and ₹17,500, and 10% of posts pay ₹19,500 or more.
What do Chef jobs pay experienced candidates in Jammu and Kashmir?
1–2 years: ₹14,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Which city in Jammu and Kashmir pays the most for Chef jobs?
Jammu (₹17,500) and Srinagar (₹13,000) have the highest median offers among cities with at least 5 posts.
Is Chef pay in Jammu and Kashmir higher than the India average?
No, 17% lower: ₹14,500 in Jammu and Kashmir against ₹17,500 across India.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 26 active job posts for Chef in Jammu and Kashmir 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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