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Chef Salary in Kanpur (2026)
₹14,500per month, median
Half of Chef posts in Kanpur offer ₹12,500–₹17,600 a month. Based on 36 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹11,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹14,500 | ₹17,600 | ₹21,500 |
- Active posts
- 36
- Employers
- 35
- Open to freshers
- 0%
- New in 30 days
- 2
What to offer Chef candidates in Kanpur
- Offer at least ₹14,500 a month to match the typical post in Kanpur; ₹17,600 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 | 36 | ₹14,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 36 | ₹14,500 |
Qualification asked
- 12th pass97% · 35
- Below 10th3% · 1
Localities
Chef salary by area of Kanpur
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Barra | 5 | ₹12,500 |
| Chakeri | 4 | — |
| Kidwai Nagar | 3 | — |
| Ratan Lal Nagar | 3 | — |
| Ramaipur | 2 | — |
| Shyam Nagar | 2 | — |
| Akbarpur | 1 | — |
| Bithoor | 1 | — |
Compare
Kanpur vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanpur | ₹14,500 | — | 36 |
| Uttar Pradesh (state) | ₹15,000 | +3% | 291 |
| India | ₹17,500 | +21% | 4,069 |
| Lucknow | ₹13,500 | -7% | 117 |
Market
Who is hiring in Kanpur
2 new posts in the last 30 days.
- The Nook cafe2
- Angel Recruiting1
- Bistro1
- Dev Family Resturant1
- Holiday inn Hotel & Restaurant1
- Hub C Restaurant1
- Kulhad Chai Cafe1
- Sanwariya Seth Restaurent And Chinese Food1
Real offers
Recent Chef posts with pay
- ChefShiv Bakers Resturant · Kanpur · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹25,000/month
- ChefSALUJA HOTELS (P) LTD (Hotel Swagat) · Kanpur · 2+ yrs · 12 days ago₹15,000 – ₹18,000/month
- ChefBistro · Kanpur · 1–2 yrs · 29 days ago₹15,000 – ₹18,000/month
- ChefHouse of Kachauris · Kanpur · 1–2 yrs · 3 Oct₹12,000 – ₹15,000/month
- ChefHoliday inn Hotel & Restaurant · Kanpur · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- ChefDev Family Resturant · Kanpur · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹21,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Chef salary in Kanpur?
The median advertised salary is ₹14,500 a month across 36 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹12,500 and ₹17,600, and 10% of posts pay ₹21,500 or more.
What do Chef jobs pay experienced candidates in Kanpur?
1–2 years: ₹14,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Is Chef pay in Kanpur higher than in the rest of Uttar Pradesh?
No, 3% lower: ₹14,500 in Kanpur against ₹15,000 across Uttar Pradesh.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 36 active job posts for Chef in Kanpur 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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