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Chief Cook Salary in Mumbai (2026)
₹17,500per month, median
Half of Chief Cook posts in Mumbai offer ₹12,500–₹22,500 a month. Based on 72 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹10,500 | ₹12,500 | ₹17,500 | ₹22,500 | ₹25,000 |
- Active posts
- 73
- Employers
- 69
- Open to freshers
- 25%
- New in 30 days
- 6
What to offer Chief Cook candidates in Mumbai
- Offer at least ₹17,500 a month to match the typical post in Mumbai; ₹22,500 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹17,500.
- Ask for Chinese only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹22,500 against ₹16,000.
- 6 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) | 18 | ₹17,500 |
| 1–2 years | 54 | ₹17,000 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 72 | ₹17,500 |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th92% · 67
- 10th pass4% · 3
- 12th pass4% · 3
Localities
Chief Cook salary by area of Mumbai
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Thane | 5 | ₹16,500 |
| Kharghar | 4 | — |
| Navi Mumbai | 4 | — |
| Karjat | 3 | — |
| Airoli | 2 | — |
| Andheri West | 2 | — |
| Ghatkopar East | 2 | — |
| Kandivali West | 2 | — |
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Mumbai vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | ₹17,500 | — | 72 |
| Maharashtra (state) | ₹16,500 | -6% | 177 |
| India | ₹16,500 | -6% | 890 |
Market
Who is hiring in Mumbai
6 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Workindia4
- Royal river farms2
- Arun Eknath Dafal (Gls Computer)1
- Chatora1
- Maid It Easy1
- Mumbai Manpower services pvt ltd1
- Radhe Krishna1
- Suchitra Family Restaurant1
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 | ₹22,500 | ₹16,000 | +41% |
| Veg | ₹20,800 | ₹15,300 | +36% |
| North Indian | ₹22,500 | ₹16,500 | +36% |
| Non Veg | ₹22,500 | ₹16,500 | +36% |
| Fast Food | ₹22,500 | ₹16,500 | +36% |
Real offers
Recent Chief Cook posts with pay
- Chief CookCharminar · Mumbai · 2+ yrs · 3 days ago₹20,000 – ₹25,000/month
- Chief CookVed Caterers · Mumbai · 1–2 yrs · 4 days ago₹12,000 – ₹15,000/month
- Chief CookSahara family restaurant and bar · Mumbai · 2+ yrs · 12 days ago₹18,000 – ₹23,000/month
- Chief CookCafe Happy Club · Mumbai · 1–2 yrs · 13 days ago₹10,000 – ₹15,000/month
- Chief CookShree Mauli Nasta Center · Mumbai · Fresher · 15 days ago₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Chief CookVanilla Miel Caf · Mumbai · Fresher · 20 days ago₹13,000 – ₹20,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Chief Cook salary in Mumbai?
The median advertised salary is ₹17,500 a month across 72 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹12,500 and ₹22,500, and 10% of posts pay ₹25,000 or more.
What is the Chief Cook salary for freshers in Mumbai?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹17,500 a month, based on 18 jobs.
What do Chief Cook jobs pay experienced candidates in Mumbai?
1–2 years: ₹17,000 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Is Chief Cook pay in Mumbai higher than in the rest of Maharashtra?
Yes, 6% higher: ₹17,500 in Mumbai against ₹16,500 across Maharashtra.
Which skills raise Chief Cook salaries in Mumbai?
Chinese (+41%), Veg (+36%) and North Indian (+36%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 72 active job posts for Chief Cook in Mumbai 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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