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Chef Salary in Mumbai (2026)
₹17,500per month, median
Half of Chef posts in Mumbai offer ₹12,500–₹22,500 a month. Based on 325 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹11,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹17,500 | ₹22,500 | ₹26,800 |
- Active posts
- 328
- Employers
- 310
- Open to freshers
- 31%
- New in 30 days
- 43
What to offer Chef candidates in Mumbai
- Offer at least ₹17,500 a month to match the typical post in Mumbai; ₹22,500 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹16,500 — 6% below the overall median.
- Ask for North Indian only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹22,500 against ₹17,500.
- 43 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) | 99 | ₹16,500 |
| 1–2 years | 226 | ₹19,000 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 323 | ₹17,500 |
| Part-time | 2 | — |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th80% · 264
- 10th pass10% · 34
- 12th pass6% · 20
- Graduate3% · 10
Localities
Chef salary by area of Mumbai
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Thane | 18 | ₹16,500 |
| Navi Mumbai | 14 | ₹20,800 |
| Dombivali East | 13 | ₹19,000 |
| Thane West | 12 | ₹22,800 |
| Ghansoli | 9 | ₹14,000 |
| Kharghar | 8 | ₹17,500 |
| Andheri East | 7 | ₹22,500 |
| Andheri West | 7 | ₹19,000 |
Compare
Mumbai vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | ₹17,500 | — | 325 |
| Maharashtra (state) | ₹17,500 | +0% | 773 |
| India | ₹17,500 | +0% | 4,069 |
Market
Who is hiring in Mumbai
43 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Croeso Informatics Private Limited ()6
- Goaikars Goan Cuisine3
- Shiv Enterprise3
- Wild Wonders3
- H1 Hr Solutions Private Limited2
- Hotel Shree Balaji2
- One Love Pizza2
- The Bombay Toast Company.2
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 | ₹17,500 | +29% |
| Continental | ₹22,500 | ₹17,500 | +29% |
| Restaurant Experience | ₹21,500 | ₹17,000 | +26% |
| Veg | ₹20,000 | ₹17,500 | +14% |
| Fast Food | ₹20,000 | ₹17,500 | +14% |
Real offers
Recent Chef posts with pay
- ChefBenne & Podi · Mumbai · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- ChefZorko Cafe (Shark Tank ) · Mumbai · Fresher · Yesterday₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- ChefNoorie Raza Caterers · Mumbai · Fresher · Yesterday₹7,000 – ₹12,000/month
- ChefMumbra Food Delight 2 · Mumbai · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹15,000/month
- ChefGenz Gaming And Cafe · Mumbai · Fresher · Yesterday₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- ChefThe Empire Restaurant · Mumbai · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹12,000 – ₹15,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Chef salary in Mumbai?
The median advertised salary is ₹17,500 a month across 325 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹12,500 and ₹22,500, and 10% of posts pay ₹26,800 or more.
What is the Chef salary for freshers in Mumbai?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹16,500 a month, based on 99 jobs.
What do Chef jobs pay experienced candidates in Mumbai?
1–2 years: ₹19,000 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Where in Mumbai do Chef jobs pay the most?
Thane West (₹22,800), Andheri East (₹22,500) and Navi Mumbai (₹20,800) have the highest median offers among areas with at least 5 posts.
Is Chef pay in Mumbai higher than in the rest of Maharashtra?
It is about the same: ₹17,500 in Mumbai against ₹17,500 across Maharashtra.
Which skills raise Chef salaries in Mumbai?
North Indian (+29%), Continental (+29%) and Restaurant Experience (+26%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 325 active job posts for Chef in Mumbai 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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