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Chef Salary in Varanasi (2026)
₹15,000per month, median
Half of Chef posts in Varanasi offer ₹11,900–₹17,600 a month. Based on 44 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹11,000 | ₹11,900 | ₹15,000 | ₹17,600 | ₹22,100 |
- Active posts
- 44
- Employers
- 43
- Open to freshers
- 2%
- New in 30 days
- 7
What to offer Chef candidates in Varanasi
- Offer at least ₹15,000 a month to match the typical post in Varanasi; ₹17,600 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Ask for North Indian only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹19,000 against ₹13,000.
- 7 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 | 43 | ₹15,000 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 44 | ₹15,000 |
Qualification asked
- 12th pass77% · 34
- 10th pass16% · 7
- Below 10th7% · 3
Localities
Chef salary by area of Varanasi
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Lanka | 4 | — |
| Varanasi Cantt | 4 | — |
| Bhelupur | 3 | — |
| Pandeypur | 3 | — |
| Sigra | 3 | — |
| Assi ghat | 2 | — |
| Bhojuveer | 2 | — |
| Bhullanpur | 2 | — |
Compare
Varanasi vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varanasi | ₹15,000 | — | 44 |
| Uttar Pradesh (state) | ₹15,000 | +0% | 291 |
| India | ₹17,500 | +17% | 4,069 |
| Prayagraj | ₹16,000 | +7% | 15 |
Market
Who is hiring in Varanasi
7 new posts in the last 30 days.
- The Arnas cafe2
- Canteen Caters1
- Chah Kafiii1
- Cosmos staffing solutions pvt. ltd.1
- Dakar Restaurant1
- Dg Tech Computers Pvt Ltd1
- Kashi awahan1
- The Champaran Family Restaurent1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Indian | ₹19,000 | ₹13,000 | +46% |
| Chinese | ₹17,500 | ₹13,000 | +35% |
| Veg | ₹17,100 | ₹14,000 | +22% |
| Restaurant Experience | ₹17,100 | ₹14,500 | +18% |
Real offers
Recent Chef posts with pay
- ChefFeel food cafe · Varanasi · 1–2 yrs · 22 hr ago₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- ChefAngaarika · Varanasi · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹18,000 – ₹25,000/month
- ChefNew Sri Bakers · Varanasi · 1–2 yrs · 3 days ago₹12,000 – ₹22,000/month
- ChefCanvas Cafe · Varanasi · 1–2 yrs · 3 days ago₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- ChefHotel Ayushman · Varanasi · 2+ yrs · 4 days ago₹14,000 – ₹20,000/month
- ChefBuddha enterprises · Varanasi · 1–2 yrs · 4 days ago₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Chef salary in Varanasi?
The median advertised salary is ₹15,000 a month across 44 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹11,900 and ₹17,600, and 10% of posts pay ₹22,100 or more.
What do Chef jobs pay experienced candidates in Varanasi?
1–2 years: ₹15,000 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Is Chef pay in Varanasi higher than in the rest of Uttar Pradesh?
It is about the same: ₹15,000 in Varanasi against ₹15,000 across Uttar Pradesh.
Which skills raise Chef salaries in Varanasi?
North Indian (+46%), Chinese (+35%) and Veg (+22%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 44 active job posts for Chef in Varanasi 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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