Salary benchmark for employers
Chef Salary in Kerala (2026)
₹21,300per month, median
Half of Chef posts in Kerala offer ₹11,400–₹29,400 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 | ₹11,400 | ₹21,300 | ₹29,400 | ₹33,800 |
- Active posts
- 26
- Employers
- 25
- Open to freshers
- 0%
- New in 30 days
- 9
What to offer Chef candidates in Kerala
- Offer at least ₹21,300 a month to match the typical post in Kerala; ₹29,400 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- 9 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 | ₹21,300 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 26 | ₹21,300 |
Qualification asked
- 12th pass100% · 26
Cities
Chef salary by city in Kerala
| City | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Kochi | 9 | ₹17,500 |
| Malappuram | 4 | — |
| Thrissur | 4 | — |
| Kollam | 2 | — |
| Palakkad | 2 | — |
| Pathanamthitta | 2 | — |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 2 | — |
| Kannur | 1 | — |
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Kerala vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kerala | ₹21,300 | — | 26 |
| India | ₹17,500 | -18% | 4,069 |
| Tamil Nadu | ₹22,500 | +6% | 115 |
| Karnataka | ₹17,500 | -18% | 339 |
| Andhra Pradesh | ₹19,000 | -11% | 57 |
| Telangana | ₹18,000 | -15% | 277 |
| Maharashtra | ₹17,500 | -18% | 773 |
Market
Who is hiring in Kerala
9 new posts in the last 30 days.
- D laban2
- Cafe Malgova1
- Coconut Cove Beach resort varkala1
- Epicure Hotels1
- Kerala Delight1
- NS Hotel1
- SS Fast Food1
- Salado cloud kitchen1
Real offers
Recent Chef posts with pay
- ChefShoreline Resort · Kochi · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹15,000/month
- ChefBhansali Restaurant · Kochi · 1–2 yrs · 3 days ago₹30,000/month
- ChefRahath Restaurant · Thiruvananthapuram · 1–2 yrs · 3 days ago₹18,000/month
- ChefAko Kutyad By Nanus Restaurant · Thrissur · 1–2 yrs · 3 days ago₹30,000/month
- ChefAl Saj Kitchen · Kochi · 1–2 yrs · 4 days ago₹36,000/month
- ChefLumion Stone Resort · Thrissur · 1–2 yrs · 4 days ago₹25,000 – ₹30,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Chef salary in Kerala?
The median advertised salary is ₹21,300 a month across 26 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹11,400 and ₹29,400, and 10% of posts pay ₹33,800 or more.
What do Chef jobs pay experienced candidates in Kerala?
1–2 years: ₹21,300 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Is Chef pay in Kerala higher than the India average?
Yes, 22% higher: ₹21,300 in Kerala against ₹17,500 across India.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 26 active job posts for Chef in Kerala on BetterJobs that state a salary. Pay is converted to a monthly amount and rounded to the nearest ₹100; last updated 14 November 2026.
For employers
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