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Chief Cook Salary in Karnataka (2026)
₹18,500per month, median
Half of Chief Cook posts in Karnataka offer ₹13,000–₹25,000 a month. Based on 87 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹11,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹18,500 | ₹25,000 | ₹27,500 |
- Active posts
- 87
- Employers
- 87
- Open to freshers
- 7%
- New in 30 days
- 7
What to offer Chief Cook candidates in Karnataka
- Offer at least ₹18,500 a month to match the typical post in Karnataka; ₹25,000 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹19,300.
- Ask for Veg only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹25,000 against ₹17,500.
- 7 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) | 6 | ₹19,300 |
| 1–2 years | 81 | ₹17,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 85 | ₹18,500 |
| Part-time | 2 | — |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th72% · 63
- 12th pass21% · 18
- 10th pass7% · 6
Cities
Chief Cook salary by city in Karnataka
| City | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru | 68 | ₹19,500 |
| Kalaburagi | 8 | ₹15,000 |
| Mangaluru | 5 | ₹20,000 |
| Mysuru | 4 | — |
| Kolar | 1 | — |
| Udupi | 1 | — |
Compare
Karnataka vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karnataka | ₹18,500 | — | 87 |
| India | ₹16,500 | -11% | 890 |
| Tamil Nadu | ₹19,000 | +3% | 47 |
| Telangana | ₹20,000 | +8% | 43 |
| Andhra Pradesh | ₹19,500 | +5% | 18 |
| Maharashtra | ₹16,500 | -11% | 177 |
| Chhattisgarh | ₹15,000 | -19% | 18 |
Market
Who is hiring in Karnataka
7 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Classic PG Hostel1
- Manjushree Upahara1
- Namma Cafe 291
- Rajnar Facilities Private Limited1
- Roti Boss1
- Sindhu Sevak1
- Sri Ram Food Truck1
- Trovech Infotech 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 | ₹25,000 | ₹17,500 | +43% |
| Non Veg | ₹25,000 | ₹17,500 | +43% |
| South Indian | ₹24,000 | ₹17,500 | +37% |
| Restaurant Experience | ₹23,300 | ₹17,500 | +33% |
| North Indian | ₹22,500 | ₹17,500 | +29% |
Real offers
Recent Chief Cook posts with pay
- Chief CookCoastal Naati Kitchen · Bengaluru · 1–2 yrs · 4 days ago₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- Chief CookNestora Coliving Premium Living · Bengaluru · 1–2 yrs · 13 days ago₹21,000/month
- Chief CookDaddy's Cafe and Restaurant · Bengaluru · 1–2 yrs · 14 days ago₹15,000 – ₹50,000/month
- Chief CookT.C Facilities Services Private Limited · Bengaluru · 2+ yrs · 15 days ago₹25,000 – ₹30,000/month
- Chief CookMachli Tawa Fry · Mysuru · 1–2 yrs · 20 days ago₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- Chief CookAdithi Infotech · Bengaluru · 1–2 yrs · 21 days ago₹5,000 – ₹7,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Chief Cook salary in Karnataka?
The median advertised salary is ₹18,500 a month across 87 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹13,000 and ₹25,000, and 10% of posts pay ₹27,500 or more.
What is the Chief Cook salary for freshers in Karnataka?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹19,300 a month, based on 6 jobs.
What do Chief Cook jobs pay experienced candidates in Karnataka?
1–2 years: ₹17,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Which city in Karnataka pays the most for Chief Cook jobs?
Mangaluru (₹20,000), Bengaluru (₹19,500) and Kalaburagi (₹15,000) have the highest median offers among cities with at least 5 posts.
Is Chief Cook pay in Karnataka higher than the India average?
Yes, 12% higher: ₹18,500 in Karnataka against ₹16,500 across India.
Which skills raise Chief Cook salaries in Karnataka?
Veg (+43%), Non Veg (+43%) and South Indian (+37%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 87 active job posts for Chief Cook in Karnataka 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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