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Cook / Chef Salary in Delhi (2026)
₹19,500per month, median
Half of Cook / Chef posts in Delhi offer ₹16,000–₹22,500 a month. Based on 317 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹12,500 | ₹16,000 | ₹19,500 | ₹22,500 | ₹25,000 |
- Active posts
- 318
- Employers
- 295
- Open to freshers
- 13%
- New in 30 days
- 24
What to offer Cook / Chef candidates in Delhi
- Offer at least ₹19,500 a month to match the typical post in Delhi; ₹22,500 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹18,000 — 8% below the overall median.
- Ask for Veg only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹20,000 against ₹19,000.
- 24 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) | 40 | ₹18,000 |
| 1–2 years | 277 | ₹20,000 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 309 | ₹20,000 |
| Part-time | 8 | ₹9,500 |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th85% · 269
- 10th pass9% · 30
- 12th pass6% · 18
- Graduate0% · 1
Localities
Cook / Chef salary by area of Delhi
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Noida | 9 | ₹19,000 |
| Sector 104 - Noida | 8 | ₹25,000 |
| Indirapuram - Ghaziabad | 5 | ₹13,300 |
| Manesar - Gurgaon | 5 | ₹24,000 |
| Punjabi Bagh | 5 | ₹22,500 |
| Greater Noida (West) | 4 | — |
| Laxmi Nagar | 4 | — |
| Mansarover Garden | 4 | — |
Compare
Delhi vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | ₹19,500 | — | 317 |
| Delhi (state) | ₹19,500 | +0% | 317 |
| India | ₹18,500 | -5% | 1,677 |
Market
Who is hiring in Delhi
24 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Personience Solutions Private Limited5
- Ghai Infra3
- Home3
- Aggcon Equipments International Limited2
- House2
- K shree enterprises2
- Pandav Raj Group Services2
- Samarveer Auto & Lubes Pvt. Ltd.2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veg | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | +5% |
| North Indian | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | +5% |
| Chinese | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | +5% |
| Restaurant Experience | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | +5% |
Real offers
Recent Cook / Chef posts with pay
- Cook / ChefPrerna Singh (Hire Point Placement Service) · Delhi · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹20,000 – ₹25,000/month
- Cook / ChefAngithi Tadka By Madaan · Delhi · 2+ yrs · Yesterday₹22,000 – ₹23,000/month
- Cook / ChefSakhuaa · Delhi · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹25,000 – ₹40,000/month
- Cook / ChefBbotts Design Studio Llp · Delhi · 2+ yrs · 3 days ago₹18,000 – ₹25,000/month
- Cook / ChefChill& Grills · Delhi · 1–2 yrs · 9 days ago₹18,000 – ₹24,000/month
- Cook / ChefAjay Kumar (Lalaji Da Shudh Vaishno Dhaba) · Delhi · 1–2 yrs · 11 days ago₹18,000 – ₹20,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Cook / Chef salary in Delhi?
The median advertised salary is ₹19,500 a month across 317 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹16,000 and ₹22,500, and 10% of posts pay ₹25,000 or more.
What is the Cook / Chef salary for freshers in Delhi?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹18,000 a month, based on 40 jobs.
What do Cook / Chef jobs pay experienced candidates in Delhi?
1–2 years: ₹20,000 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Where in Delhi do Cook / Chef jobs pay the most?
Sector 104 - Noida (₹25,000), Manesar - Gurgaon (₹24,000) and Punjabi Bagh (₹22,500) have the highest median offers among areas with at least 5 posts.
Is Cook / Chef pay in Delhi higher than in the rest of Delhi?
It is about the same: ₹19,500 in Delhi against ₹19,500 across Delhi.
Which skills raise Cook / Chef salaries in Delhi?
Veg (+5%), North Indian (+5%) and Chinese (+5%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 317 active job posts for Cook / Chef in Delhi 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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