Salary benchmark for employers
Chinese Cook Salary in Chennai (2026)
₹25,000per month, median
Half of Chinese Cook posts in Chennai offer ₹20,000–₹27,500 a month. Based on 67 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹13,700 | ₹20,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹27,500 | ₹30,400 |
- Active posts
- 67
- Employers
- 64
- Open to freshers
- 9%
- New in 30 days
- 3
What to offer Chinese Cook candidates in Chennai
- Offer at least ₹25,000 a month to match the typical post in Chennai; ₹27,500 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹20,000 — 20% below the overall median.
- Ask for North Indian only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹27,500 against ₹25,000.
- 3 new Chinese Cook posts went live in the last 30 days — publish your monthly range so candidates can compare.
Experience
Chinese Cook salary by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 6 | ₹20,000 |
| 1–2 years | 61 | ₹25,000 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 67 | ₹25,000 |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th97% · 65
- 10th pass3% · 2
Localities
Chinese Cook salary by area of Chennai
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Kolathur | 4 | — |
| Thiruvottiyur | 4 | — |
| Urapakkam | 4 | — |
| Ambattur | 2 | — |
| Anna Nagar East | 2 | — |
| Choolaimedu | 2 | — |
| Gopala Puram | 2 | — |
| Koyambedu | 2 | — |
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Chennai vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | ₹25,000 | — | 67 |
| Tamil Nadu (state) | ₹24,400 | -2% | 100 |
| India | ₹17,500 | -30% | 1,389 |
Market
Who is hiring in Chennai
3 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Kai Manam3
- Althaf Food Court - Urapakkam2
- Madras Thaneer1
- NRV Chettinadu Hotel1
- Prem Enterprise1
- Tibetan bowl1
- V R Carnivorz -1
- Vivian Master Chef Service Private Limited1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Indian | ₹27,500 | ₹25,000 | +10% |
| Fast Food | ₹27,000 | ₹25,000 | +8% |
| Restaurant Experience | ₹27,000 | ₹25,000 | +8% |
Real offers
Recent Chinese Cook posts with pay
- Chinese CookKai Manam · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 3 days ago₹30,000 – ₹35,000/month
- Chinese CookNesaraj Mukilmary (Asia Tech) · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 5 days ago₹18,000 – ₹27,000/month
- Chinese CookSamudhra Pure Veg Restaurant · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 15 days ago₹24,000 – ₹30,000/month
- Chinese CookPrem Enterprise · Chennai · Fresher · 9 Oct₹15,000 – ₹25,000/month
- Chinese CookSs Hajiyar Biryani · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 6 Oct₹24,000 – ₹30,000/month
- Chinese CookAlthaf Food Court - Urapakkam · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹30,000 – ₹36,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Chinese Cook salary in Chennai?
The median advertised salary is ₹25,000 a month across 67 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹20,000 and ₹27,500, and 10% of posts pay ₹30,400 or more.
What is the Chinese Cook salary for freshers in Chennai?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹20,000 a month, based on 6 jobs.
What do Chinese Cook jobs pay experienced candidates in Chennai?
1–2 years: ₹25,000 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Is Chinese Cook pay in Chennai higher than in the rest of Tamil Nadu?
It is about the same: ₹25,000 in Chennai against ₹24,400 across Tamil Nadu.
Which skills raise Chinese Cook salaries in Chennai?
North Indian (+10%), Fast Food (+8%) and Restaurant Experience (+8%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 67 active job posts for Chinese Cook 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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