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Chief Cook Salary in Pune (2026)
₹17,500per month, median
Half of Chief Cook posts in Pune offer ₹13,300–₹22,500 a month. Based on 60 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹11,000 | ₹13,300 | ₹17,500 | ₹22,500 | ₹25,000 |
- Active posts
- 60
- Employers
- 60
- Open to freshers
- 13%
- New in 30 days
- 2
What to offer Chief Cook candidates in Pune
- Offer at least ₹17,500 a month to match the typical post in Pune; ₹22,500 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹18,800.
- Ask for Veg only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹20,800 against ₹15,000.
- 2 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) | 8 | ₹18,800 |
| 1–2 years | 52 | ₹17,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 60 | ₹17,500 |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th88% · 53
- 10th pass7% · 4
- 12th pass3% · 2
- Graduate2% · 1
Localities
Chief Cook salary by area of Pune
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Khadki | 3 | — |
| Kharadi | 3 | — |
| Chinchwad | 2 | — |
| Hinjawadi Phase I | 2 | — |
| Jejuri | 2 | — |
| Kothrud | 2 | — |
| Lavale | 2 | — |
| Lohegaon | 2 | — |
Compare
Pune vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pune | ₹17,500 | — | 60 |
| Maharashtra (state) | ₹16,500 | -6% | 177 |
| India | ₹16,500 | -6% | 890 |
Market
Who is hiring in Pune
2 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Padmavati Genset1
- Pintu1
- Queen Of Maid Services1
- Royal Foods1
- Shivaay Enterprises1
- Special Nilanga Food Center1
- The Elaichi1
- Thousand Keys Property Pvt Ltd1
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 | ₹20,800 | ₹15,000 | +38% |
| South Indian | ₹22,000 | ₹16,300 | +35% |
| Chinese | ₹21,800 | ₹17,300 | +26% |
| Fast Food | ₹20,000 | ₹16,500 | +21% |
| Non Veg | ₹20,000 | ₹17,500 | +14% |
Real offers
Recent Chief Cook posts with pay
- Chief CookHotel Shreya Family Restaurant & Bar · Pune · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- Chief CookThe Chakna Hub · Pune · 1–2 yrs · 3 days ago₹10,000 – ₹11,000/month
- Chief CookThe Marinated Co. · Pune · Fresher · 4 days ago₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- Chief CookThousand Keys Property Pvt Ltd · Pune · Fresher · 11 Oct₹15,000 – ₹25,000/month
- Chief CookMalenadu Tiffin · Pune · 1–2 yrs · 10 Oct₹12,000 – ₹15,000/month
- Chief CookThe Stellar Cafe · Pune · 2+ yrs · 10 Oct₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Chief Cook salary in Pune?
The median advertised salary is ₹17,500 a month across 60 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹13,300 and ₹22,500, and 10% of posts pay ₹25,000 or more.
What is the Chief Cook salary for freshers in Pune?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹18,800 a month, based on 8 jobs.
What do Chief Cook jobs pay experienced candidates in Pune?
1–2 years: ₹17,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Is Chief Cook pay in Pune higher than in the rest of Maharashtra?
Yes, 6% higher: ₹17,500 in Pune against ₹16,500 across Maharashtra.
Which skills raise Chief Cook salaries in Pune?
Veg (+38%), South Indian (+35%) and Chinese (+26%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 60 active job posts for Chief Cook in Pune 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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