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Chef Salary in Meerut (2026)

₹16,000per month, median

Half of Chef posts in Meerut offer ₹12,500–₹17,500 a month. Based on 19 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.

Pay distribution

Monthly pay percentiles of 19 Chef posts in Meerut
10th25thMedian75th90th
₹11,000₹12,500₹16,000₹17,500₹19,800
Monthly pay percentiles of 19 Chef posts in Meerut
Active posts
19
Employers
19
Open to freshers
5%
New in 30 days
5

What to offer Chef candidates in Meerut

  • Offer at least ₹16,000 a month to match the typical post in Meerut; ₹17,500 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
  • 5 new Chef posts went live in the last 30 days — publish your monthly range so candidates can compare.

Experience

Chef salary by experience

Median monthly Chef pay by experience in Meerut
ExperiencePostsMedian / month
Fresher (0 years)1—
1–2 years18₹15,500

Job type

Salary by employment type

Median monthly Chef pay by employment type in Meerut
TypePostsMedian / month
Full-time19₹16,000

Qualification asked

  • 12th pass74% · 14
  • Below 10th16% · 3
  • 10th pass11% · 2

Localities

Chef salary by area of Meerut

Median monthly Chef pay by locality in Meerut
AreaPostsMedian / month
Ganga Nagar3—
Pallavpuram2—
Arya Nagar1—
Begambagh1—
Brahmpuri1—
Daurala1—
Jwala Nagar1—
Kanker Khera1—

Compare

Meerut vs other places

Median monthly Chef pay: Meerut compared with other places
PlaceMedian / monthvs herePosts
Meerut₹16,000—19
Uttar Pradesh (state)₹15,000-6%291
India₹17,500+9%4,069

Market

Who is hiring in Meerut

5 new posts in the last 30 days.

  1. Aapka apna food court1
  2. Aim Overseas1
  3. Hotel basant and Restaurant1
  4. Pandit Dhaba1
  5. Shiva Bhojnalya1
  6. Success Home Services1
  7. The Hot Chick Cafe1
  8. The Kesariya Restro1

Real offers

Recent Chef posts with pay

  • ChefPappu Dhaba · Meerut · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
  • ChefVanshika Chat Bhandar · Meerut · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
  • ChefThe Black Ball Club · Meerut · 1–2 yrs · 3 days ago₹10,000 – ₹15,000/month
  • ChefMoga punjabi dhaba & Ac rooms · Meerut · 1–2 yrs · 3 days ago₹17,000 – ₹18,000/month
  • ChefShekar Restaurant · Meerut · 1–2 yrs · 19 days ago₹20,000 – ₹22,000/month
  • ChefKSP Real Estate · Meerut · 1–2 yrs · 19 days ago₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month

Frequently asked questions

What is the Chef salary in Meerut?

The median advertised salary is ₹16,000 a month across 19 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹12,500 and ₹17,500, and 10% of posts pay ₹19,800 or more.

What do Chef jobs pay experienced candidates in Meerut?

1–2 years: ₹15,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).

Is Chef pay in Meerut higher than in the rest of Uttar Pradesh?

Yes, 7% higher: ₹16,000 in Meerut against ₹15,000 across Uttar Pradesh.

How is this salary data calculated?

From 19 active job posts for Chef in Meerut 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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