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Chief Cook Salary in Delhi (2026)
₹16,000per month, median
Half of Chief Cook posts in Delhi offer ₹12,500–₹20,000 a month. Based on 147 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹11,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹16,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹23,900 |
- Active posts
- 147
- Employers
- 137
- Open to freshers
- 10%
- New in 30 days
- 19
What to offer Chief Cook candidates in Delhi
- Offer at least ₹16,000 a month to match the typical post in Delhi; ₹20,000 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹16,000.
- Ask for Veg only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹20,000 against ₹13,500.
- 19 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) | 15 | ₹16,000 |
| 1–2 years | 132 | ₹16,000 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 146 | ₹16,000 |
| Part-time | 1 | — |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th90% · 132
- 10th pass7% · 10
- 12th pass3% · 5
Localities
Chief Cook salary by area of Delhi
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Lines - Gurgaon | 4 | — |
| Dwarka | 4 | — |
| Greater Noida | 3 | — |
| Khandsa road - Gurgaon | 3 | — |
| Maruti Kunj - Gurgaon | 3 | — |
| Najafgarh | 3 | — |
| Sector 63 - Noida | 3 | — |
| Connaught Place | 2 | — |
Compare
Delhi vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | ₹16,000 | — | 147 |
| Delhi (state) | ₹16,000 | +0% | 147 |
| India | ₹16,500 | +3% | 890 |
Market
Who is hiring in Delhi
19 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Shree Laxmi Security Solution Private Limited4
- Pandav Raj Group Services3
- Bhai Ji Dhaba2
- D Succeed Learners Pvt. Ltd.2
- Games Of Food2
- Rever United2
- Zakpo Innovation Pvt Ltd2
- Dupotan India Private Limited1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veg | ₹20,000 | ₹13,500 | +48% |
| North Indian | ₹20,000 | ₹14,500 | +38% |
| Chinese | ₹19,000 | ₹14,800 | +29% |
| Fast Food | ₹18,500 | ₹14,500 | +28% |
| Non Veg | ₹19,000 | ₹15,000 | +27% |
Real offers
Recent Chief Cook posts with pay
- Chief CookJiya Food Hub · Delhi · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹10,000 – ₹15,000/month
- Chief CookTop Level Veg Biryani · Delhi · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- Chief CookSri Laxmi Food Corner · Delhi · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹10,000 – ₹11,000/month
- Chief CookDurga Cafe · Delhi · 1–2 yrs · 3 days ago₹20,000 – ₹25,000/month
- Chief CookThe Wok & Tandoor · Delhi · 1–2 yrs · 4 days ago₹10,000 – ₹15,000/month
- Chief CookGulmohar Farm · Delhi · 1–2 yrs · 4 days ago₹20,000 – ₹25,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Chief Cook salary in Delhi?
The median advertised salary is ₹16,000 a month across 147 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹12,500 and ₹20,000, and 10% of posts pay ₹23,900 or more.
What is the Chief Cook salary for freshers in Delhi?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹16,000 a month, based on 15 jobs.
What do Chief Cook jobs pay experienced candidates in Delhi?
1–2 years: ₹16,000 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Is Chief Cook pay in Delhi higher than in the rest of Delhi?
It is about the same: ₹16,000 in Delhi against ₹16,000 across Delhi.
Which skills raise Chief Cook salaries in Delhi?
Veg (+48%), North Indian (+38%) and Chinese (+29%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 147 active job posts for Chief Cook in Delhi 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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