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Chef Salary in Maharashtra (2026)
₹17,500per month, median
Half of Chef posts in Maharashtra offer ₹12,500–₹21,500 a month. Based on 773 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹11,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹17,500 | ₹21,500 | ₹25,000 |
- Active posts
- 778
- Employers
- 747
- Open to freshers
- 21%
- New in 30 days
- 101
What to offer Chef candidates in Maharashtra
- Offer at least ₹17,500 a month to match the typical post in Maharashtra; ₹21,500 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹17,000 — 3% below the overall median.
- Ask for North Indian only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹22,500 against ₹15,500.
- 101 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) | 163 | ₹17,000 |
| 1–2 years | 610 | ₹17,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 770 | ₹17,500 |
| Part-time | 3 | — |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th64% · 496
- 12th pass21% · 163
- 10th pass14% · 108
- Graduate1% · 11
Compare
Maharashtra vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra | ₹17,500 | — | 773 |
| India | ₹17,500 | +0% | 4,069 |
| Gujarat | ₹15,500 | -11% | 183 |
| Telangana | ₹18,000 | +3% | 277 |
| Madhya Pradesh | ₹16,000 | -9% | 161 |
| Karnataka | ₹17,500 | +0% | 339 |
| Andhra Pradesh | ₹19,000 | +9% | 57 |
Market
Who is hiring in Maharashtra
101 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Croeso Informatics Private Limited ()6
- Goaikars Goan Cuisine3
- H1 Hr Solutions Private Limited3
- One Love Pizza3
- Shiv Enterprise3
- Wild Wonders3
- McDonald's2
- The Trio Cafe2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Indian | ₹22,500 | ₹15,500 | +45% |
| Restaurant Experience | ₹21,000 | ₹15,000 | +40% |
| Chinese | ₹21,000 | ₹15,500 | +35% |
| Veg | ₹20,000 | ₹15,500 | +29% |
| Fast Food | ₹20,000 | ₹16,500 | +21% |
Real offers
Recent Chef posts with pay
- ChefDK Biryani · Pune · 1–2 yrs · 21 hr ago₹12,000 – ₹30,000/month
- ChefBenne & Podi · Mumbai · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- ChefSaiba Amrutulya · Pune · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹10,000 – ₹15,000/month
- ChefZorko Cafe (Shark Tank ) · Mumbai · Fresher · Yesterday₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- ChefHeaven lounge 2.0 · Nashik · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- ChefNoorie Raza Caterers · Mumbai · Fresher · Yesterday₹7,000 – ₹12,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Chef salary in Maharashtra?
The median advertised salary is ₹17,500 a month across 773 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹12,500 and ₹21,500, and 10% of posts pay ₹25,000 or more.
What is the Chef salary for freshers in Maharashtra?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹17,000 a month, based on 163 jobs.
What do Chef jobs pay experienced candidates in Maharashtra?
1–2 years: ₹17,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Which city in Maharashtra pays the most for Chef jobs?
Mumbai (₹17,500), Pune (₹17,500) and Nashik (₹16,500) have the highest median offers among cities with at least 5 posts.
Is Chef pay in Maharashtra higher than the India average?
It is about the same: ₹17,500 in Maharashtra against ₹17,500 across India.
Which skills raise Chef salaries in Maharashtra?
North Indian (+45%), Restaurant Experience (+40%) and Chinese (+35%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 773 active job posts for Chef in Maharashtra 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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