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Chef Salary in Tamil Nadu (2026)
₹22,500per month, median
Half of Chef posts in Tamil Nadu offer ₹17,500–₹27,500 a month. Based on 115 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹14,400 | ₹17,500 | ₹22,500 | ₹27,500 | ₹34,600 |
- Active posts
- 115
- Employers
- 113
- Open to freshers
- 5%
- New in 30 days
- 5
What to offer Chef candidates in Tamil Nadu
- Offer at least ₹22,500 a month to match the typical post in Tamil Nadu; ₹27,500 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹23,300.
- Ask for South Indian only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹28,000 against ₹21,500.
- 5 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) | 6 | ₹23,300 |
| 1–2 years | 109 | ₹22,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 114 | ₹22,500 |
| Part-time | 1 | — |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th68% · 78
- 12th pass26% · 30
- 10th pass6% · 7
Cities
Chef salary by city in Tamil Nadu
| City | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 77 | ₹25,000 |
| Coimbatore | 23 | ₹21,500 |
| Tiruppur | 4 | — |
| Madurai | 3 | — |
| Vellore | 3 | — |
| Krishnagiri | 2 | — |
| Erode | 1 | — |
| Ooty | 1 | — |
| Tirunelveli | 1 | — |
Compare
Tamil Nadu vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu | ₹22,500 | — | 115 |
| India | ₹17,500 | -22% | 4,069 |
| Kerala | ₹21,300 | -5% | 26 |
| Karnataka | ₹17,500 | -22% | 339 |
| Andhra Pradesh | ₹19,000 | -16% | 57 |
| Telangana | ₹18,000 | -20% | 277 |
| Maharashtra | ₹17,500 | -22% | 773 |
Market
Who is hiring in Tamil Nadu
5 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Kuchice2
- Rajalakshmi Salt2
- Amet University1
- Faruuzi1
- Let'S Bowl1
- Maid4You1
- Reliance Nippon Life Insurance1
- Village Virundhu1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Indian | ₹28,000 | ₹21,500 | +30% |
| Restaurant Experience | ₹27,500 | ₹21,500 | +28% |
| Non Veg | ₹27,500 | ₹22,000 | +25% |
| North Indian | ₹27,500 | ₹22,300 | +24% |
| Continental | ₹27,500 | ₹22,500 | +22% |
Real offers
Recent Chef posts with pay
- ChefSaini School · Tiruppur · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹20,000 – ₹25,000/month
- ChefSharmila Snacks · Vellore · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- ChefBS Mess · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 4 days ago₹35,000 – ₹45,000/month
- ChefMaid4You · Chennai · Fresher · 13 days ago₹30,000/month
- ChefAvasyah Resturant · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 18 days ago₹20,000 – ₹25,000/month
- ChefManis Cafe · Coimbatore · 1–2 yrs · 20 days ago₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Chef salary in Tamil Nadu?
The median advertised salary is ₹22,500 a month across 115 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹17,500 and ₹27,500, and 10% of posts pay ₹34,600 or more.
What is the Chef salary for freshers in Tamil Nadu?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹23,300 a month, based on 6 jobs.
What do Chef jobs pay experienced candidates in Tamil Nadu?
1–2 years: ₹22,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Which city in Tamil Nadu pays the most for Chef jobs?
Chennai (₹25,000) and Coimbatore (₹21,500) have the highest median offers among cities with at least 5 posts.
Is Chef pay in Tamil Nadu higher than the India average?
Yes, 29% higher: ₹22,500 in Tamil Nadu against ₹17,500 across India.
Which skills raise Chef salaries in Tamil Nadu?
South Indian (+30%), Restaurant Experience (+28%) and Non Veg (+25%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 115 active job posts for Chef in Tamil Nadu 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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