Salary benchmark for employers
Chinese Chef Salary in Chennai (2026)
₹25,000per month, median
Half of Chinese Chef posts in Chennai offer ₹19,400–₹30,000 a month. Based on 72 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹17,500 | ₹19,400 | ₹25,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹33,000 |
- Active posts
- 72
- Employers
- 71
- Open to freshers
- 3%
- New in 30 days
- 3
What to offer Chinese Chef candidates in Chennai
- Offer at least ₹25,000 a month to match the typical post in Chennai; ₹30,000 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Ask for Fast Food only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹27,500 against ₹25,000.
- 3 new Chinese Chef posts went live in the last 30 days — publish your monthly range so candidates can compare.
Experience
Chinese Chef salary by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 2 | — |
| 1–2 years | 70 | ₹25,000 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 72 | ₹25,000 |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th99% · 71
- 12th pass1% · 1
Localities
Chinese Chef salary by area of Chennai
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Avadi | 3 | — |
| Mylapore | 3 | — |
| Sowcarpet | 3 | — |
| Sriperumbudur | 3 | — |
| Velachery | 3 | — |
| Anna Nagar West | 2 | — |
| Medavakkam | 2 | — |
| Mogappair | 2 | — |
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Chennai vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | ₹25,000 | — | 72 |
| Tamil Nadu (state) | ₹25,000 | +0% | 100 |
| India | ₹18,000 | -28% | 2,133 |
Market
Who is hiring in Chennai
3 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Vivian Master Chef Service Private Limited2
- Angel Beauty Parlour1
- Go Grill1
- Hotel Pandiyan1
- Madurai Mundasukatti Biriyani1
- Praveen Fast Food And Biriyani1
- Riyas Biriyani Center1
- SKYTHRU Rooftop 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food | ₹27,500 | ₹25,000 | +10% |
| Chinese | ₹27,000 | ₹25,000 | +8% |
Real offers
Recent Chinese Chef posts with pay
- Chinese ChefMaya Bazar · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹35,000 – ₹40,000/month
- Chinese ChefStudio Cafe · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 4 days ago₹30,000 – ₹35,000/month
- Chinese ChefMiddle Of Nowhere · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 4 days ago₹27,000 – ₹30,000/month
- Chinese ChefFranky Chaat · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 19 days ago₹18,000/month
- Chinese ChefSenthil Murugan Hotel · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 12 Oct₹30,000/month
- Chinese ChefDindigul Beef Biryani · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 10 Oct₹27,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Chinese Chef salary in Chennai?
The median advertised salary is ₹25,000 a month across 72 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹19,400 and ₹30,000, and 10% of posts pay ₹33,000 or more.
What do Chinese Chef jobs pay experienced candidates in Chennai?
1–2 years: ₹25,000 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Is Chinese Chef pay in Chennai higher than in the rest of Tamil Nadu?
It is about the same: ₹25,000 in Chennai against ₹25,000 across Tamil Nadu.
Which skills raise Chinese Chef salaries in Chennai?
Fast Food (+10%) and Chinese (+8%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 72 active job posts for Chinese Chef in Chennai 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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