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Chinese Chef Salary in Tamil Nadu (2026)
₹25,000per month, median
Half of Chinese Chef posts in Tamil Nadu offer ₹19,000–₹28,500 a month. Based on 100 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹16,400 | ₹19,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹28,500 | ₹32,500 |
- Active posts
- 100
- Employers
- 99
- Open to freshers
- 3%
- New in 30 days
- 4
What to offer Chinese Chef candidates in Tamil Nadu
- Offer at least ₹25,000 a month to match the typical post in Tamil Nadu; ₹28,500 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 ₹24,500.
- 4 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) | 3 | — |
| 1–2 years | 97 | ₹25,000 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 100 | ₹25,000 |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th79% · 79
- 12th pass18% · 18
- 10th pass3% · 3
Cities
Chinese Chef salary by city in Tamil Nadu
| City | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 72 | ₹25,000 |
| Coimbatore | 18 | ₹23,000 |
| Madurai | 4 | — |
| Krishnagiri | 3 | — |
| Vellore | 2 | — |
| Tiruppur | 1 | — |
Compare
Tamil Nadu vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu | ₹25,000 | — | 100 |
| India | ₹18,000 | -28% | 2,133 |
| Kerala | ₹30,000 | +20% | 16 |
| Karnataka | ₹20,000 | -20% | 183 |
| Andhra Pradesh | ₹21,000 | -16% | 27 |
| Telangana | ₹21,500 | -14% | 119 |
| Maharashtra | ₹20,000 | -20% | 327 |
Market
Who is hiring in Tamil Nadu
4 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Vivian Master Chef Service Private Limited2
- Hotel Pandiyan1
- Hotel Srinivasa1
- Madurai Mundasukatti Biriyani1
- Praveen Fast Food And Biriyani1
- SKYTHRU Rooftop Restaurant1
- Sri Balaji Bhavan1
- Thyme & Whisk 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 | ₹24,500 | +12% |
Real offers
Recent Chinese Chef posts with pay
- Chinese ChefMaya Bazar · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹35,000 – ₹40,000/month
- Chinese ChefDhanaa Mess & Dhana Cloud Kitchen · Coimbatore · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹20,000 – ₹25,000/month
- Chinese ChefStudio Cafe · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 3 days ago₹30,000 – ₹35,000/month
- Chinese ChefMiddle Of Nowhere · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 3 days ago₹27,000 – ₹30,000/month
- Chinese ChefFranky Chaat · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 18 days ago₹18,000/month
- Chinese ChefSenthil Murugan Hotel · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 12 Oct₹30,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Chinese Chef salary in Tamil Nadu?
The median advertised salary is ₹25,000 a month across 100 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹19,000 and ₹28,500, and 10% of posts pay ₹32,500 or more.
What do Chinese Chef jobs pay experienced candidates in Tamil Nadu?
1–2 years: ₹25,000 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Which city in Tamil Nadu pays the most for Chinese Chef jobs?
Chennai (₹25,000) and Coimbatore (₹23,000) have the highest median offers among cities with at least 5 posts.
Is Chinese Chef pay in Tamil Nadu higher than the India average?
Yes, 39% higher: ₹25,000 in Tamil Nadu against ₹18,000 across India.
Which skills raise Chinese Chef salaries in Tamil Nadu?
Fast Food (+12%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 100 active job posts for Chinese Chef in Tamil Nadu 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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