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Chef Salary in Ludhiana (2026)
₹12,500per month, median
Half of Chef posts in Ludhiana offer ₹11,000–₹16,800 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 | ₹11,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹16,800 | ₹21,300 |
- Active posts
- 36
- Employers
- 36
- Open to freshers
- 3%
- New in 30 days
- 2
What to offer Chef candidates in Ludhiana
- Offer at least ₹12,500 a month to match the typical post in Ludhiana; ₹16,800 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 1 | — |
| 1–2 years | 35 | ₹12,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 36 | ₹12,500 |
Qualification asked
- 12th pass94% · 34
- 10th pass3% · 1
- Below 10th3% · 1
Localities
Chef salary by area of Ludhiana
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Aggar Nagar | 2 | — |
| Civil Lines | 2 | — |
| Haibowal Kalan | 2 | — |
| Jamalpur Colony | 2 | — |
| Sahnewal | 2 | — |
| Alamgir | 1 | — |
| Ayali Khurd | 1 | — |
| Bajrah | 1 | — |
Compare
Ludhiana vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ludhiana | ₹12,500 | — | 36 |
| Punjab (state) | ₹13,500 | +8% | 70 |
| India | ₹17,500 | +40% | 4,069 |
Market
Who is hiring in Ludhiana
2 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Celebration Regency1
- D&D Restaurant1
- Fast Food Center1
- Gateway Surrey Pizza1
- Glassy Junction1
- Kale Da Dhaba1
- Restaurant1
- Saradr ji Chaap1
Real offers
Recent Chef posts with pay
- ChefG K Dairy & Sweets · Ludhiana · 1–2 yrs · 19 days ago₹5,000 – ₹12,000/month
- ChefOlive Garden · Ludhiana · 2+ yrs · 22 days ago₹20,000 – ₹40,000/month
- ChefKale Da Dhaba · Ludhiana · 1–2 yrs · 10 Oct₹15,000/month
- ChefFast Food Center · Ludhiana · 1–2 yrs · 1 Oct₹18,000 – ₹20,000/month
- ChefLapino'z Pizza College Road Civil Lines · Ludhiana · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- ChefGateway Surrey Pizza · Ludhiana · 2+ yrs · 30 Sept₹18,000 – ₹30,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Chef salary in Ludhiana?
The median advertised salary is ₹12,500 a month across 36 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹11,000 and ₹16,800, and 10% of posts pay ₹21,300 or more.
What do Chef jobs pay experienced candidates in Ludhiana?
1–2 years: ₹12,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Is Chef pay in Ludhiana higher than in the rest of Punjab?
No, 7% lower: ₹12,500 in Ludhiana against ₹13,500 across Punjab.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 36 active job posts for Chef in Ludhiana 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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