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Chef Salary in Uttar Pradesh (2026)
₹15,000per month, median
Half of Chef posts in Uttar Pradesh offer ₹12,500–₹18,000 a month. Based on 291 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹11,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹15,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹21,500 |
- Active posts
- 291
- Employers
- 277
- Open to freshers
- 4%
- New in 30 days
- 40
What to offer Chef candidates in Uttar Pradesh
- Offer at least ₹15,000 a month to match the typical post in Uttar Pradesh; ₹18,000 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹13,500 — 10% below the overall median.
- Ask for Restaurant Experience only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹19,000 against ₹13,500.
- 40 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) | 12 | ₹13,500 |
| 1–2 years | 279 | ₹15,000 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 291 | ₹15,000 |
Qualification asked
- 12th pass76% · 222
- Below 10th16% · 47
- 10th pass8% · 22
Compare
Uttar Pradesh vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | ₹15,000 | — | 291 |
| India | ₹17,500 | +17% | 4,069 |
| Uttarakhand | ₹15,000 | +0% | 115 |
| Delhi | ₹17,500 | +17% | 638 |
| Haryana | ₹15,000 | +0% | 37 |
| Madhya Pradesh | ₹16,000 | +7% | 161 |
| Chandigarh | ₹17,300 | +15% | 54 |
Market
Who is hiring in Uttar Pradesh
40 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Foodle Doodle Restaurant4
- Swadisht Rasoi3
- Angel Recruiting2
- Cosmos staffing solutions pvt. ltd.2
- One Love Pizza2
- Ramayana Manpower Supply Private Limited2
- The Nook cafe2
- The Penthouse Cafe And Family Restaurent2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant Experience | ₹19,000 | ₹13,500 | +41% |
| North Indian | ₹18,500 | ₹13,500 | +37% |
| Chinese | ₹17,500 | ₹13,500 | +30% |
| Veg | ₹17,500 | ₹13,500 | +30% |
| Fast Food | ₹17,500 | ₹14,500 | +21% |
Real offers
Recent Chef posts with pay
- ChefFeel food cafe · Varanasi · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- ChefAngaarika · Varanasi · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹18,000 – ₹25,000/month
- ChefDiamond Cafe · Lucknow · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹14,000 – ₹18,000/month
- ChefPizza Mania · Mahoba · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹18,000 – ₹20,000/month
- ChefShiv Bakers Resturant · Kanpur · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹25,000/month
- ChefSecret Shawarma · Gorakhpur · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Chef salary in Uttar Pradesh?
The median advertised salary is ₹15,000 a month across 291 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹12,500 and ₹18,000, and 10% of posts pay ₹21,500 or more.
What is the Chef salary for freshers in Uttar Pradesh?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹13,500 a month, based on 12 jobs.
What do Chef jobs pay experienced candidates in Uttar Pradesh?
1–2 years: ₹15,000 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Which city in Uttar Pradesh pays the most for Chef jobs?
Agra (₹18,500), Mathura (₹17,800) and Meerut (₹16,000) have the highest median offers among cities with at least 5 posts.
Is Chef pay in Uttar Pradesh higher than the India average?
No, 14% lower: ₹15,000 in Uttar Pradesh against ₹17,500 across India.
Which skills raise Chef salaries in Uttar Pradesh?
Restaurant Experience (+41%), North Indian (+37%) and Chinese (+30%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 291 active job posts for Chef in Uttar Pradesh 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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