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Chef Salary in Lucknow (2026)
₹13,500per month, median
Half of Chef posts in Lucknow offer ₹12,500–₹16,000 a month. Based on 117 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹10,500 | ₹12,500 | ₹13,500 | ₹16,000 | ₹19,200 |
- Active posts
- 117
- Employers
- 108
- Open to freshers
- 7%
- New in 30 days
- 14
What to offer Chef candidates in Lucknow
- Offer at least ₹13,500 a month to match the typical post in Lucknow; ₹16,000 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹13,500.
- Ask for Chinese only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹17,300 against ₹12,500.
- 14 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) | 8 | ₹13,500 |
| 1–2 years | 109 | ₹13,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 117 | ₹13,500 |
Qualification asked
- 12th pass72% · 84
- Below 10th20% · 23
- 10th pass9% · 10
Localities
Chef salary by area of Lucknow
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Gomti Nagar | 12 | ₹16,800 |
| Alambagh | 11 | ₹13,500 |
| Aliganj | 8 | ₹18,800 |
| Chinhat | 7 | ₹13,000 |
| Indira Nagar | 4 | — |
| Jankipuram Extension | 4 | — |
| Ahmamau | 3 | — |
| Ashiyana | 3 | — |
Compare
Lucknow vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucknow | ₹13,500 | — | 117 |
| Uttar Pradesh (state) | ₹15,000 | +11% | 291 |
| India | ₹17,500 | +30% | 4,069 |
| Kanpur | ₹14,500 | +7% | 36 |
Market
Who is hiring in Lucknow
14 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Foodle Doodle Restaurant4
- Swadisht Rasoi3
- Ramayana Manpower Supply Private Limited2
- The Melting Sandwich2
- The Penthouse Cafe And Family Restaurent2
- Thesolumhouse2
- Angel Recruiting1
- Arnav Enterprises1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | ₹17,300 | ₹12,500 | +38% |
| North Indian | ₹16,500 | ₹12,500 | +32% |
| Restaurant Experience | ₹17,500 | ₹13,300 | +32% |
| Veg | ₹15,000 | ₹13,300 | +13% |
| Fast Food | ₹15,000 | ₹13,500 | +11% |
Real offers
Recent Chef posts with pay
- ChefIce & Spice Restaurant Aliganj · Lucknow · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹10,000 – ₹15,000/month
- ChefQuick Bites · Lucknow · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹10,000 – ₹11,000/month
- ChefJeetu Fast Food & Pizza Point · Lucknow · 1–2 yrs · 3 days ago₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- ChefFoodle Doodle Restaurant · Lucknow · 1–2 yrs · 4 days ago₹15,000 – ₹16,000/month
- ChefZorko Limited · Lucknow · 1–2 yrs · 9 days ago₹10,000 – ₹15,000/month
- ChefSrvs traders · Lucknow · 1–2 yrs · 13 days ago₹10,000 – ₹15,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Chef salary in Lucknow?
The median advertised salary is ₹13,500 a month across 117 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹12,500 and ₹16,000, and 10% of posts pay ₹19,200 or more.
What is the Chef salary for freshers in Lucknow?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹13,500 a month, based on 8 jobs.
What do Chef jobs pay experienced candidates in Lucknow?
1–2 years: ₹13,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Where in Lucknow do Chef jobs pay the most?
Aliganj (₹18,800), Gomti Nagar (₹16,800) and Alambagh (₹13,500) have the highest median offers among areas with at least 5 posts.
Is Chef pay in Lucknow higher than in the rest of Uttar Pradesh?
No, 10% lower: ₹13,500 in Lucknow against ₹15,000 across Uttar Pradesh.
Which skills raise Chef salaries in Lucknow?
Chinese (+38%), North Indian (+32%) and Restaurant Experience (+32%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 117 active job posts for Chef in Lucknow 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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