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Chinese Chef Salary in Kolkata (2026)
₹18,000per month, median
Half of Chinese Chef posts in Kolkata offer ₹16,000–₹19,000 a month. Based on 105 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹12,500 | ₹16,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹22,000 |
- Active posts
- 105
- Employers
- 91
- Open to freshers
- 2%
- New in 30 days
- 13
What to offer Chinese Chef candidates in Kolkata
- Offer at least ₹18,000 a month to match the typical post in Kolkata; ₹19,000 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Ask for Head Chef only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹18,800 against ₹17,500.
- 13 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 | 103 | ₹18,000 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 105 | ₹18,000 |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th95% · 100
- 12th pass3% · 3
- 10th pass2% · 2
Localities
Chinese Chef salary by area of Kolkata
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake | 8 | ₹19,500 |
| Park Circus | 7 | ₹18,500 |
| Howrah Maidan | 5 | ₹16,000 |
| Baguihati | 4 | — |
| Behala Chowrasta | 4 | — |
| Kestopur | 4 | — |
| Anandpur | 3 | — |
| Bagha Jatin | 3 | — |
Compare
Kolkata vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata | ₹18,000 | — | 105 |
| West Bengal (state) | ₹17,500 | -3% | 112 |
| India | ₹18,000 | +0% | 2,133 |
Market
Who is hiring in Kolkata
13 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Greenella Ventures Llp4
- Pixelfx Studios Pvt. Ltd.4
- Hunger house3
- Alp Retail Private Limited2
- Cosmic Food Ventures India Private Limited2
- Grilling Beans Pvt Ltd2
- Jus Jumpin Kids Entertainment Private Limited2
- Momo shack2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head Chef | ₹18,800 | ₹17,500 | +7% |
Real offers
Recent Chinese Chef posts with pay
- Chinese ChefHunger house · Kolkata · 2+ yrs · 2 days ago₹16,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Chinese ChefPVR Cinema Hall · Kolkata · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹15,000 – ₹17,000/month
- Chinese ChefFoodie Delite · Kolkata · 2+ yrs · 3 days ago₹20,000 – ₹25,000/month
- Chinese ChefSauce Toss · Kolkata · 2+ yrs · 4 days ago₹18,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Chinese ChefDhanush dhaba cum cafe · Kolkata · 2+ yrs · 4 days ago₹16,000 – ₹22,000/month
- Chinese ChefAlp Retail Private Limited · Kolkata · 2+ yrs · 13 days ago₹17,000 – ₹20,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Chinese Chef salary in Kolkata?
The median advertised salary is ₹18,000 a month across 105 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹16,000 and ₹19,000, and 10% of posts pay ₹22,000 or more.
What do Chinese Chef jobs pay experienced candidates in Kolkata?
1–2 years: ₹18,000 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Where in Kolkata do Chinese Chef jobs pay the most?
Salt Lake (₹19,500), Park Circus (₹18,500) and Howrah Maidan (₹16,000) have the highest median offers among areas with at least 5 posts.
Is Chinese Chef pay in Kolkata higher than in the rest of West Bengal?
Yes, 3% higher: ₹18,000 in Kolkata against ₹17,500 across West Bengal.
Which skills raise Chinese Chef salaries in Kolkata?
Head Chef (+7%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 105 active job posts for Chinese Chef in Kolkata 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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