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Chief Cook Salary in India (2026)
₹16,500per month, median
Half of Chief Cook posts in India offer ₹12,500–₹21,000 a month. Based on 890 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹11,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹16,500 | ₹21,000 | ₹25,000 |
- Active posts
- 893
- Employers
- 869
- Open to freshers
- 7%
- New in 30 days
- 99
What to offer Chief Cook candidates in India
- Offer at least ₹16,500 a month to match the typical post in India; ₹21,000 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹17,500.
- Ask for Non Veg only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹20,300 against ₹15,000.
- 99 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) | 63 | ₹17,500 |
| 1–2 years | 827 | ₹16,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 885 | ₹16,500 |
| Part-time | 5 | ₹10,500 |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th54% · 485
- 12th pass33% · 296
- 10th pass12% · 111
- Graduate0% · 1
Cities
Chief Cook salary by city in India
States
Chief Cook salary by state
| State | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra | 179 | ₹16,500 |
| Karnataka | 87 | ₹18,500 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 51 | ₹13,500 |
| Tamil Nadu | 47 | ₹19,000 |
| Rajasthan | 45 | ₹14,000 |
| Telangana | 43 | ₹20,000 |
| Gujarat | 43 | ₹13,500 |
| West Bengal | 28 | ₹15,500 |
| Uttarakhand | 27 | ₹15,000 |
| Odisha | 24 | ₹17,500 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 24 | ₹17,800 |
| Punjab | 18 | ₹17,000 |
| Chhattisgarh | 18 | ₹15,000 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 18 | ₹19,500 |
| Bihar | 17 | ₹15,000 |
Market
Who is hiring in India
99 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Shree Laxmi Security Solution Private Limited4
- Workindia4
- Pandav Raj Group Services3
- D Succeed Learners Pvt. Ltd.2
- Dupotan India Private Limited2
- Nasrin Facility private limited2
- Rever United2
- Zakpo Innovation Pvt Ltd2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non Veg | ₹20,300 | ₹15,000 | +35% |
| Veg | ₹20,000 | ₹15,000 | +33% |
| North Indian | ₹20,000 | ₹15,000 | +33% |
| Chinese | ₹20,000 | ₹15,000 | +33% |
| Fast Food | ₹18,500 | ₹15,500 | +19% |
Real offers
Recent Chief Cook posts with pay
- Chief CookGini's Kitchen · Mumbai · 1–2 yrs · 18 hr ago₹24,000 – ₹25,000/month
- Chief CookShree Shyam Rajasthani Thali And Restaurant · Bilaspur · 1–2 yrs · 22 hr ago₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- Chief CookJc Integrated Business Pvt Ltd · Ahmedabad · 1–2 yrs · 23 hr ago₹12,000 – ₹15,000/month
- Chief CookAl Madina Fast Food · Khordha · 1–2 yrs · 23 hr ago₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- Chief CookLove Nature Cafe · Bhubaneswar · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹10,000 – ₹11,000/month
- Chief CookMamuni Sweets · Cuttack · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Chief Cook salary in India?
The median advertised salary is ₹16,500 a month across 890 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹12,500 and ₹21,000, and 10% of posts pay ₹25,000 or more.
What is the Chief Cook salary for freshers in India?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹17,500 a month, based on 63 jobs.
What do Chief Cook jobs pay experienced candidates in India?
1–2 years: ₹16,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Which city in India pays the most for Chief Cook jobs?
Hyderabad (₹20,000), Bengaluru (₹19,500) and Chennai (₹19,000) have the highest median offers among cities with at least 5 posts.
Which skills raise Chief Cook salaries in India?
Non Veg (+35%), Veg (+33%) and North Indian (+33%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 890 active job posts for Chief Cook in India 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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