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Chef Salary in West Bengal (2026)
₹15,000per month, median
Half of Chef posts in West Bengal offer ₹11,400–₹18,000 a month. Based on 140 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹10,000 | ₹11,400 | ₹15,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹21,000 |
- Active posts
- 140
- Employers
- 132
- Open to freshers
- 6%
- New in 30 days
- 21
What to offer Chef candidates in West Bengal
- Offer at least ₹15,000 a month to match the typical post in West Bengal; ₹18,000 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹14,500 — 3% below the overall median.
- Ask for Chinese only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹18,400 against ₹13,500.
- 21 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) | 9 | ₹14,500 |
| 1–2 years | 131 | ₹15,000 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 140 | ₹15,000 |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th87% · 122
- 10th pass6% · 9
- 12th pass6% · 9
Cities
Chef salary by city in West Bengal
| City | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Kolkata | 132 | ₹15,300 |
| Siliguri | 6 | ₹16,300 |
| Durgapur | 1 | — |
| Howrah | 1 | — |
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West Bengal vs other places
Market
Who is hiring in West Bengal
21 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Eff N Bee Marketing Private Limited4
- Raas By Rajkumar'S3
- Desher Bari2
- Over The Top Explorer Llp2
- Smoking Bihari2
- Falam1
- Haldiram'S Company1
- Hiring Saathi1
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 | ₹18,400 | ₹13,500 | +36% |
| Fast Food | ₹19,000 | ₹14,000 | +36% |
| Non Veg | ₹19,000 | ₹14,000 | +36% |
| Restaurant Experience | ₹17,500 | ₹13,500 | +30% |
| Veg | ₹17,500 | ₹13,800 | +27% |
Real offers
Recent Chef posts with pay
- ChefHeshelbarir Adda · Kolkata · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- ChefRoar Fitness · Kolkata · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹13,000 – ₹16,000/month
- ChefVedam Eco Resort · Kolkata · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- ChefChai Aur Chokha · Kolkata · 1–2 yrs · 3 days ago₹12,000/month
- ChefCrunch & Chutney · Kolkata · 2+ yrs · 3 days ago₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- ChefBhuri Bhoj · Kolkata · 1–2 yrs · 3 days ago₹10,000 – ₹15,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Chef salary in West Bengal?
The median advertised salary is ₹15,000 a month across 140 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹11,400 and ₹18,000, and 10% of posts pay ₹21,000 or more.
What is the Chef salary for freshers in West Bengal?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹14,500 a month, based on 9 jobs.
What do Chef jobs pay experienced candidates in West Bengal?
1–2 years: ₹15,000 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Which city in West Bengal pays the most for Chef jobs?
Siliguri (₹16,300) and Kolkata (₹15,300) have the highest median offers among cities with at least 5 posts.
Is Chef pay in West Bengal higher than the India average?
No, 14% lower: ₹15,000 in West Bengal against ₹17,500 across India.
Which skills raise Chef salaries in West Bengal?
Chinese (+36%), Fast Food (+36%) and Non Veg (+36%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 140 active job posts for Chef in West Bengal 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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