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Chef Salary in Patna (2026)
₹16,500per month, median
Half of Chef posts in Patna offer ₹12,500–₹20,000 a month. Based on 67 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹11,800 | ₹12,500 | ₹16,500 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
- Active posts
- 67
- Employers
- 66
- Open to freshers
- 1%
- New in 30 days
- 10
What to offer Chef candidates in Patna
- Offer at least ₹16,500 a month to match the typical post in Patna; ₹20,000 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Ask for Chinese only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹20,800 against ₹15,000.
- 10 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 | 66 | ₹16,300 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 67 | ₹16,500 |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th99% · 66
- 12th pass1% · 1
Localities
Chef salary by area of Patna
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Kankarbagh | 7 | ₹19,000 |
| Boring Road | 5 | ₹20,000 |
| Kumhrar | 5 | ₹17,500 |
| Bihta | 4 | — |
| Gola Road | 4 | — |
| Anandpuri | 2 | — |
| Budha Colony | 2 | — |
| Danapur | 2 | — |
Compare
Patna vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patna | ₹16,500 | — | 67 |
| Bihar (state) | ₹16,000 | -3% | 79 |
| India | ₹17,500 | +6% | 4,069 |
Market
Who is hiring in Patna
10 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Workwhiz Solutions2
- A Midnight Cafe and restaurant1
- Eat Nd Repeat Restaurant Nd Cafe1
- Litti Handi Meat House1
- Magnet Club & Restro1
- Nkm Hotel & Restaurant1
- Swad Vatika Dhaba Sarwan1
- Zivora Restaurant And Cafe1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | ₹20,800 | ₹15,000 | +38% |
| Restaurant Experience | ₹20,500 | ₹15,300 | +34% |
| North Indian | ₹20,000 | ₹15,000 | +33% |
| Continental | ₹20,500 | ₹15,800 | +30% |
| Non Veg | ₹20,000 | ₹15,500 | +29% |
Real offers
Recent Chef posts with pay
- ChefTake N Try · Patna · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- ChefBunizza italian pizza's · Patna · 1–2 yrs · 3 days ago₹8,000 – ₹10,000/month
- ChefMom'S Kitchen · Patna · 1–2 yrs · 3 days ago₹10,000 – ₹15,000/month
- ChefFry & Dry Fast food · Patna · 1–2 yrs · 3 days ago₹10,000 – ₹15,000/month
- ChefSamosa King · Patna · 1–2 yrs · 4 days ago₹8,000 – ₹11,000/month
- ChefMy kitchen,road no 1,kailash nagar, bhupatipur · Patna · 1–2 yrs · 13 days ago₹10,000 – ₹15,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Chef salary in Patna?
The median advertised salary is ₹16,500 a month across 67 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹12,500 and ₹20,000, and 10% of posts pay ₹22,000 or more.
What do Chef jobs pay experienced candidates in Patna?
1–2 years: ₹16,300 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Where in Patna do Chef jobs pay the most?
Boring Road (₹20,000), Kankarbagh (₹19,000) and Kumhrar (₹17,500) have the highest median offers among areas with at least 5 posts.
Is Chef pay in Patna higher than in the rest of Bihar?
Yes, 3% higher: ₹16,500 in Patna against ₹16,000 across Bihar.
Which skills raise Chef salaries in Patna?
Chinese (+38%), Restaurant Experience (+34%) and North Indian (+33%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 67 active job posts for Chef in Patna 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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