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Chef Salary in Odisha (2026)
₹16,000per month, median
Half of Chef posts in Odisha offer ₹11,500–₹19,000 a month. Based on 61 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 | ₹16,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹23,000 |
- Active posts
- 62
- Employers
- 60
- Open to freshers
- 5%
- New in 30 days
- 8
What to offer Chef candidates in Odisha
- Offer at least ₹16,000 a month to match the typical post in Odisha; ₹19,000 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- 8 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) | 3 | — |
| 1–2 years | 58 | ₹16,000 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 61 | ₹16,000 |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th87% · 54
- 12th pass13% · 8
Cities
Chef salary by city in Odisha
| City | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Bhubaneswar | 54 | ₹17,000 |
| Cuttack | 6 | ₹15,000 |
| Angul | 1 | — |
Compare
Odisha vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odisha | ₹16,000 | — | 61 |
| India | ₹17,500 | +9% | 4,069 |
| Chhattisgarh | ₹15,300 | -4% | 54 |
| Jharkhand | ₹15,000 | -6% | 52 |
| West Bengal | ₹15,000 | -6% | 140 |
| Bihar | ₹16,000 | +0% | 79 |
| Andhra Pradesh | ₹19,000 | +19% | 57 |
Market
Who is hiring in Odisha
8 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Maa Hotel2
- Royal Bites2
- Cafe Link1
- Chinese Wok1
- Pura Sadha1
- Sutocafe Global Private Limited1
- True Taste Restro Cafe1
- Wook Cafe1
Real offers
Recent Chef posts with pay
- ChefBocca Cafe Pipili · Bhubaneswar · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- ChefShere Punjab Dhaba · Bhubaneswar · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹10,000 – ₹15,000/month
- ChefMmc Ample Construction · Bhubaneswar · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹14,000 – ₹18,000/month
- ChefMeher Restaurant · Bargarh · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹10,000 – ₹15,000/month
- ChefSaraswati Science College, Belagachia, Trisulia · Cuttack · 1–2 yrs · 3 days ago₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- ChefPriya Mishra (MIRUM) · Bhubaneswar · 2+ yrs · 3 days ago₹14,000 – ₹28,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Chef salary in Odisha?
The median advertised salary is ₹16,000 a month across 61 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹11,500 and ₹19,000, and 10% of posts pay ₹23,000 or more.
What do Chef jobs pay experienced candidates in Odisha?
1–2 years: ₹16,000 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Which city in Odisha pays the most for Chef jobs?
Bhubaneswar (₹17,000) and Cuttack (₹15,000) have the highest median offers among cities with at least 5 posts.
Is Chef pay in Odisha higher than the India average?
No, 9% lower: ₹16,000 in Odisha against ₹17,500 across India.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 61 active job posts for Chef in Odisha 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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