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Chief Cook Salary in Uttar Pradesh (2026)
₹13,500per month, median
Half of Chief Cook posts in Uttar Pradesh offer ₹11,000–₹17,800 a month. Based on 51 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹13,500 | ₹17,800 | ₹20,000 |
- Active posts
- 51
- Employers
- 48
- Open to freshers
- 0%
- New in 30 days
- 4
What to offer Chief Cook candidates in Uttar Pradesh
- Offer at least ₹13,500 a month to match the typical post in Uttar Pradesh; ₹17,800 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Ask for Veg only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹17,500 against ₹13,300.
- 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 | 51 | ₹13,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 51 | ₹13,500 |
Qualification asked
- 12th pass76% · 39
- Below 10th18% · 9
- 10th pass6% · 3
Cities
Chief Cook salary by city in Uttar Pradesh
| City | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Lucknow | 18 | ₹13,500 |
| Kanpur | 9 | ₹12,000 |
| Varanasi | 9 | ₹12,500 |
| Agra | 5 | ₹16,500 |
| Mathura | 5 | ₹17,500 |
| Bareilly | 1 | — |
| Bijnor | 1 | — |
| Gorakhpur | 1 | — |
| Hathras | 1 | — |
| Jaunpur | 1 | — |
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Uttar Pradesh vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | ₹13,500 | — | 51 |
| India | ₹16,500 | +22% | 890 |
| Uttarakhand | ₹15,000 | +11% | 27 |
| Delhi | ₹16,000 | +19% | 147 |
| Madhya Pradesh | ₹17,800 | +32% | 24 |
| Rajasthan | ₹14,000 | +4% | 45 |
| Punjab | ₹17,000 | +26% | 18 |
Market
Who is hiring in Uttar Pradesh
4 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Aroma Lucknow Biryani2
- Hotel R.K.Grand Lucknow2
- Shekhar Dairy Farm2
- Bella silce1
- Bhav electric1
- Sambhar Stories1
- Shah Apartments And Developers Pvt Ltd1
- Zorko Brand Of Food Lovers1
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 | ₹17,500 | ₹13,300 | +32% |
Real offers
Recent Chief Cook posts with pay
- Chief CookBhag Shree Restaurant · Varanasi · 1–2 yrs · 4 days ago₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- Chief CookOm Sai Ram Caterers · Varanasi · 1–2 yrs · 12 days ago₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- Chief CookDesi Vibes Cafe · Varanasi · 1–2 yrs · 13 days ago₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- Chief CookVrindavan Restaurant & Hotel · Lucknow · 1–2 yrs · 20 days ago₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- Chief CookFood junction · Lucknow · 1–2 yrs · 8 Oct₹18,000 – ₹25,000/month
- Chief CookShree ram premium house help (Personal) · Kanpur · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹18,000 – ₹20,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Chief Cook salary in Uttar Pradesh?
The median advertised salary is ₹13,500 a month across 51 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹11,000 and ₹17,800, and 10% of posts pay ₹20,000 or more.
What do Chief Cook jobs pay experienced candidates in Uttar Pradesh?
1–2 years: ₹13,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Which city in Uttar Pradesh pays the most for Chief Cook jobs?
Mathura (₹17,500), Agra (₹16,500) and Lucknow (₹13,500) have the highest median offers among cities with at least 5 posts.
Is Chief Cook pay in Uttar Pradesh higher than the India average?
No, 18% lower: ₹13,500 in Uttar Pradesh against ₹16,500 across India.
Which skills raise Chief Cook salaries in Uttar Pradesh?
Veg (+32%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 51 active job posts for Chief Cook in Uttar Pradesh 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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