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Cook / Chef Salary in Dehradun (2026)
₹16,500per month, median
Half of Cook / Chef posts in Dehradun offer ₹14,300–₹17,500 a month. Based on 30 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹12,500 | ₹14,300 | ₹16,500 | ₹17,500 | ₹21,600 |
- Active posts
- 30
- Employers
- 29
- Open to freshers
- 7%
- New in 30 days
- 1
What to offer Cook / Chef candidates in Dehradun
- Offer at least ₹16,500 a month to match the typical post in Dehradun; ₹17,500 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Ask for Restaurant Experience only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹18,500 against ₹16,000.
- 1 new Cook / Chef posts went live in the last 30 days — publish your monthly range so candidates can compare.
Experience
Cook / Chef salary by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 2 | — |
| 1–2 years | 28 | ₹16,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 30 | ₹16,500 |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th50% · 15
- 12th pass40% · 12
- 10th pass10% · 3
Localities
Cook / Chef salary by area of Dehradun
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Rishikesh | 5 | ₹21,000 |
| Balawala | 2 | — |
| Bhaniawala | 2 | — |
| Doiwala | 2 | — |
| Mussoorie | 2 | — |
| Prem Nagar | 2 | — |
| Balliwala | 1 | — |
| Chakrata Road | 1 | — |
Compare
Dehradun vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dehradun | ₹16,500 | — | 30 |
| Uttarakhand (state) | ₹16,500 | +0% | 34 |
| India | ₹18,500 | +12% | 1,677 |
Market
Who is hiring in Dehradun
1 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Aspen Hospitality2
- Bulls Cafe1
- Cafe1
- Delcom Technologies & Services1
- House1
- Jeena Sikho Lifecare Limited1
- Krishna Power Solutions1
- Modak Manor Hostel and PG1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant Experience | ₹18,500 | ₹16,000 | +16% |
| North Indian | ₹18,000 | ₹16,300 | +11% |
Real offers
Recent Cook / Chef posts with pay
- Cook / ChefThe jungle house. Restro cafe · Dehradun · 1–2 yrs · 11 days ago₹15,000 – ₹18,000/month
- Cook / ChefDevraha · Dehradun · 1–2 yrs · 15 Oct₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Cook / ChefAakash · Dehradun · 1–2 yrs · 12 Oct₹16,000 – ₹18,000/month
- Cook / ChefHouse · Dehradun · 2+ yrs · 30 Sept₹16,000 – ₹18,000/month
- Cook / ChefRaj Kumar Sweet Shop · Dehradun · Fresher · 30 Sept₹18,000 – ₹25,000/month
- Cook / ChefIndian Swimming And Sports Club · Dehradun · Fresher · 30 Sept₹12,000 – ₹15,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Cook / Chef salary in Dehradun?
The median advertised salary is ₹16,500 a month across 30 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹14,300 and ₹17,500, and 10% of posts pay ₹21,600 or more.
What do Cook / Chef jobs pay experienced candidates in Dehradun?
1–2 years: ₹16,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Is Cook / Chef pay in Dehradun higher than in the rest of Uttarakhand?
It is about the same: ₹16,500 in Dehradun against ₹16,500 across Uttarakhand.
Which skills raise Cook / Chef salaries in Dehradun?
Restaurant Experience (+16%) and North Indian (+11%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 30 active job posts for Cook / Chef in Dehradun 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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