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Chief Cook Salary in Chennai (2026)
₹19,000per month, median
Half of Chief Cook posts in Chennai offer ₹13,600–₹27,500 a month. Based on 28 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹10,700 | ₹13,600 | ₹19,000 | ₹27,500 | ₹33,300 |
- Active posts
- 28
- Employers
- 28
- Open to freshers
- 4%
- New in 30 days
- 4
What to offer Chief Cook candidates in Chennai
- Offer at least ₹19,000 a month to match the typical post in Chennai; ₹27,500 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Ask for South Indian only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹27,500 against ₹15,000.
- 4 new Chief Cook posts went live in the last 30 days — publish your monthly range so candidates can compare.
Experience
Chief Cook salary by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 1 | — |
| 1–2 years | 27 | ₹18,000 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 28 | ₹19,000 |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th89% · 25
- 10th pass7% · 2
- 12th pass4% · 1
Localities
Chief Cook salary by area of Chennai
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Poonamallee | 3 | — |
| Egmore | 2 | — |
| Nungambakkam | 2 | — |
| Perungalathur | 2 | — |
| Ambattur | 1 | — |
| Anna Nagar East | 1 | — |
| George Town | 1 | — |
| Gummidipundi | 1 | — |
Compare
Chennai vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | ₹19,000 | — | 28 |
| Tamil Nadu (state) | ₹19,000 | +0% | 47 |
| India | ₹16,500 | -13% | 890 |
Market
Who is hiring in Chennai
4 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Al Bait Burgers1
- Ayurshi Ayurveda1
- BDart Technologies (OPC) Private Limited1
- Delhi Kitchen1
- Klay Pre-Schools and Daycare1
- Nithya Amirtham Indian Food (P) Ltd1
- Super Foundations1
- Thaagam Foundation1
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 | ₹27,500 | ₹15,000 | +83% |
Real offers
Recent Chief Cook posts with pay
- Chief CookVelalamudhan Cloud Kitchen · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 4 days ago₹9,000 – ₹11,000/month
- Chief CookIniyan Clinic · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 15 days ago₹6,000 – ₹8,000/month
- Chief CookAyurshi Ayurveda · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 24 days ago₹25,000 – ₹30,000/month
- Chief CookSuper Foundations · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 26 days ago₹30,000 – ₹35,000/month
- Chief CookHotel Ibex · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 9 Oct₹20,000 – ₹30,000/month
- Chief CookBDart Technologies (OPC) Private Limited · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 30 Sept₹20,000 – ₹42,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Chief Cook salary in Chennai?
The median advertised salary is ₹19,000 a month across 28 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹13,600 and ₹27,500, and 10% of posts pay ₹33,300 or more.
What do Chief Cook jobs pay experienced candidates in Chennai?
1–2 years: ₹18,000 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Is Chief Cook pay in Chennai higher than in the rest of Tamil Nadu?
It is about the same: ₹19,000 in Chennai against ₹19,000 across Tamil Nadu.
Which skills raise Chief Cook salaries in Chennai?
South Indian (+83%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 28 active job posts for Chief Cook in Chennai 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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