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Chef Salary in Karnataka (2026)
₹17,500per month, median
Half of Chef posts in Karnataka offer ₹12,500–₹22,500 a month. Based on 339 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹11,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹17,500 | ₹22,500 | ₹28,500 |
- Active posts
- 342
- Employers
- 328
- Open to freshers
- 8%
- New in 30 days
- 34
What to offer Chef candidates in Karnataka
- Offer at least ₹17,500 a month to match the typical post in Karnataka; ₹22,500 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹18,000.
- Ask for Restaurant Experience only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹22,500 against ₹17,500.
- 34 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) | 25 | ₹18,000 |
| 1–2 years | 314 | ₹17,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 337 | ₹17,500 |
| Part-time | 2 | — |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th75% · 257
- 12th pass18% · 60
- 10th pass7% · 24
- Graduate0% · 1
Compare
Karnataka vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karnataka | ₹17,500 | — | 339 |
| India | ₹17,500 | +0% | 4,069 |
| Tamil Nadu | ₹22,500 | +29% | 115 |
| Kerala | ₹21,300 | +22% | 26 |
| Telangana | ₹18,000 | +3% | 277 |
| Andhra Pradesh | ₹19,000 | +9% | 57 |
| Maharashtra | ₹17,500 | +0% | 773 |
Market
Who is hiring in Karnataka
34 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Happy Foods Group3
- Suraksha Stay3
- Cafe Irinaca Private Limited2
- Chef Inn Delux2
- Eurokids Pre School2
- Keabis Tech Private Limited2
- Mocos Cafe2
- Vj Global Marketing2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant Experience | ₹22,500 | ₹17,500 | +29% |
| North Indian | ₹22,600 | ₹17,500 | +29% |
| Veg | ₹22,500 | ₹17,500 | +29% |
| Non Veg | ₹22,600 | ₹17,500 | +29% |
| South Indian | ₹22,000 | ₹17,500 | +26% |
Real offers
Recent Chef posts with pay
- ChefJhalke Sea Food · Bengaluru · 1–2 yrs · 23 hr ago₹10,000 – ₹15,000/month
- ChefTea day · Mandya · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- ChefBindu · Bengaluru · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- ChefThe Bagalur Adda · Bengaluru · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹10,000 – ₹15,000/month
- ChefExit Cafe Mandya · Mandya · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹10,000 – ₹15,000/month
- ChefHotel Nati Style · Bengaluru · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Chef salary in Karnataka?
The median advertised salary is ₹17,500 a month across 339 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹12,500 and ₹22,500, and 10% of posts pay ₹28,500 or more.
What is the Chef salary for freshers in Karnataka?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹18,000 a month, based on 25 jobs.
What do Chef jobs pay experienced candidates in Karnataka?
1–2 years: ₹17,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Which city in Karnataka pays the most for Chef jobs?
Mangaluru (₹18,500), Bengaluru (₹17,500) and Mysuru (₹16,500) have the highest median offers among cities with at least 5 posts.
Is Chef pay in Karnataka higher than the India average?
It is about the same: ₹17,500 in Karnataka against ₹17,500 across India.
Which skills raise Chef salaries in Karnataka?
Restaurant Experience (+29%), North Indian (+29%) and Veg (+29%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 339 active job posts for Chef in Karnataka 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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