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Chef Salary in Punjab (2026)
₹13,500per month, median
Half of Chef posts in Punjab offer ₹11,000–₹19,000 a month. Based on 70 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹10,500 | ₹11,000 | ₹13,500 | ₹19,000 | ₹22,500 |
- Active posts
- 70
- Employers
- 70
- Open to freshers
- 4%
- New in 30 days
- 8
What to offer Chef candidates in Punjab
- Offer at least ₹13,500 a month to match the typical post in Punjab; ₹19,000 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Ask for Continental only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹20,800 against ₹12,500.
- 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 | 67 | ₹13,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 70 | ₹13,500 |
Qualification asked
- 12th pass90% · 63
- Below 10th7% · 5
- 10th pass3% · 2
Compare
Punjab vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab | ₹13,500 | — | 70 |
| India | ₹17,500 | +30% | 4,069 |
| Chandigarh | ₹17,300 | +28% | 54 |
| Haryana | ₹15,000 | +11% | 37 |
| Delhi | ₹17,500 | +30% | 638 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | ₹14,500 | +7% | 26 |
| Uttarakhand | ₹15,000 | +11% | 115 |
Market
Who is hiring in Punjab
8 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Bohobeans - The Artisan Coffee1
- Chai Nagri1
- Chai Sutta Bar Private Limited1
- Gateway Surrey Pizza1
- Radhika Enterprises1
- Tea Steam Cafe Private Limited1
- Tealogy Cafe Pvt Ltd1
- Urban eats1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continental | ₹20,800 | ₹12,500 | +66% |
| Tandoor | ₹20,800 | ₹12,500 | +66% |
| Chinese | ₹20,000 | ₹12,500 | +60% |
| North Indian | ₹20,000 | ₹12,500 | +60% |
| Fast Food | ₹17,300 | ₹12,500 | +38% |
Real offers
Recent Chef posts with pay
- ChefQueenie's Food Hub · Mohali · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹8,000 – ₹12,000/month
- ChefSanjiv traders · Mohali · 2+ yrs · 13 days ago₹20,000 – ₹35,000/month
- ChefG K Dairy & Sweets · Ludhiana · 1–2 yrs · 20 days ago₹5,000 – ₹12,000/month
- ChefThe Chill Grill · Amritsar · 1–2 yrs · 20 days ago₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- ChefChai Sutta Bar Sunny Enclave · Mohali · 1–2 yrs · 20 days ago₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- ChefOlive Garden · Ludhiana · 2+ yrs · 22 days ago₹20,000 – ₹40,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Chef salary in Punjab?
The median advertised salary is ₹13,500 a month across 70 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹11,000 and ₹19,000, and 10% of posts pay ₹22,500 or more.
What do Chef jobs pay experienced candidates in Punjab?
1–2 years: ₹13,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Which city in Punjab pays the most for Chef jobs?
Mohali (₹16,300), Amritsar (₹14,000) and Ludhiana (₹12,500) have the highest median offers among cities with at least 5 posts.
Is Chef pay in Punjab higher than the India average?
No, 23% lower: ₹13,500 in Punjab against ₹17,500 across India.
Which skills raise Chef salaries in Punjab?
Continental (+66%), Tandoor (+66%) and Chinese (+60%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 70 active job posts for Chef in Punjab 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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