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Chief Cook Salary in Kolkata (2026)
₹16,000per month, median
Half of Chief Cook posts in Kolkata offer ₹12,500–₹18,000 a month. Based on 23 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹11,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹16,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹22,000 |
- Active posts
- 23
- Employers
- 23
- Open to freshers
- 0%
- New in 30 days
- 4
What to offer Chief Cook candidates in Kolkata
- Offer at least ₹16,000 a month to match the typical post in Kolkata; ₹18,000 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 years | 23 | ₹16,000 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 23 | ₹16,000 |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th91% · 21
- 10th pass9% · 2
Localities
Chief Cook salary by area of Kolkata
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Madhyamgram | 2 | — |
| Thakurpukur | 2 | — |
| Alipore | 1 | — |
| Barasat | 1 | — |
| Barrackpore | 1 | — |
| Behala Chowrasta | 1 | — |
| Belgachia | 1 | — |
| Beliaghata | 1 | — |
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Kolkata vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata | ₹16,000 | — | 23 |
| West Bengal (state) | ₹15,500 | -3% | 28 |
| India | ₹16,500 | +3% | 890 |
Market
Who is hiring in Kolkata
4 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Alkyl1
- Ashoka Enterprises1
- Briyani Darbar1
- Homeslice Foods Pvt Ltd1
- Momo's Corner1
- Mondal Resturant1
- Neellohit Randhanalaya1
- Ramsaa1
Real offers
Recent Chief Cook posts with pay
- Chief CookAdda Cafe · Kolkata · 1–2 yrs · 3 days ago₹20,000 – ₹25,000/month
- Chief CookDesi Cravings · Kolkata · 1–2 yrs · 3 days ago₹15,000 – ₹17,000/month
- Chief CookAbhinav Caterers · Kolkata · 1–2 yrs · 13 days ago₹10,000 – ₹15,000/month
- Chief CookFomo · Kolkata · 1–2 yrs · 19 days ago₹15,000/month
- Chief CookGharana Kitchen · Kolkata · 1–2 yrs · 10 Oct₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- Chief CookPailan Cafe · Kolkata · 1–2 yrs · 10 Oct₹15,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Chief Cook salary in Kolkata?
The median advertised salary is ₹16,000 a month across 23 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹12,500 and ₹18,000, and 10% of posts pay ₹22,000 or more.
What do Chief Cook jobs pay experienced candidates in Kolkata?
1–2 years: ₹16,000 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Is Chief Cook pay in Kolkata higher than in the rest of West Bengal?
Yes, 3% higher: ₹16,000 in Kolkata against ₹15,500 across West Bengal.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 23 active job posts for Chief Cook in Kolkata 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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