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Cook / Chef Salary in Gujarat (2026)
₹17,500per month, median
Half of Cook / Chef posts in Gujarat offer ₹14,000–₹20,000 a month. Based on 77 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹11,800 | ₹14,000 | ₹17,500 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,700 |
- Active posts
- 77
- Employers
- 73
- Open to freshers
- 16%
- New in 30 days
- 6
What to offer Cook / Chef candidates in Gujarat
- Offer at least ₹17,500 a month to match the typical post in Gujarat; ₹20,000 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹17,500.
- Ask for North Indian only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹21,000 against ₹16,500.
- 6 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) | 12 | ₹17,500 |
| 1–2 years | 65 | ₹17,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 76 | ₹17,500 |
| Part-time | 1 | — |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th79% · 61
- 12th pass12% · 9
- 10th pass9% · 7
Compare
Gujarat vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gujarat | ₹17,500 | — | 77 |
| India | ₹18,500 | +6% | 1,677 |
| Maharashtra | ₹20,000 | +14% | 345 |
| Rajasthan | ₹17,500 | +0% | 73 |
| Madhya Pradesh | ₹18,000 | +3% | 50 |
| Telangana | ₹21,000 | +20% | 94 |
| Delhi | ₹19,500 | +11% | 317 |
Market
Who is hiring in Gujarat
6 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Pragati Universal3
- Rk Cloud Kitchens2
- Zorko Limited2
- Anantam Clubs & Resorts Llp1
- Gurukrupa Textiles1
- Jeena Sikho Lifecare Limited1
- Krishna Restaurant1
- Reiniger Systems 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 | ₹21,000 | ₹16,500 | +27% |
Real offers
Recent Cook / Chef posts with pay
- Cook / ChefKoneeza Pizza Cone · Vadodara · 1–2 yrs · 12 days ago₹12,000 – ₹21,000/month
- Cook / ChefKeval · Ahmedabad · Fresher · 15 days ago₹8,000 – ₹10,000/month
- Cook / ChefMonty's Burger Restaurant · Vadodara · Fresher · 22 days ago₹10,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Cook / ChefSuresh Patidar · Vadodara · Fresher · 22 days ago₹12,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Cook / ChefReiniger Systems Private Limited · Gandhinagar · 1–2 yrs · 24 days ago₹22,000 – ₹25,000/month
- Cook / ChefIndian Idli · Surat · Fresher · 28 days ago₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Cook / Chef salary in Gujarat?
The median advertised salary is ₹17,500 a month across 77 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹14,000 and ₹20,000, and 10% of posts pay ₹22,700 or more.
What is the Cook / Chef salary for freshers in Gujarat?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹17,500 a month, based on 12 jobs.
What do Cook / Chef jobs pay experienced candidates in Gujarat?
1–2 years: ₹17,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Which city in Gujarat pays the most for Cook / Chef jobs?
Ahmedabad (₹17,500), Surat (₹17,500) and Rajkot (₹17,500) have the highest median offers among cities with at least 5 posts.
Is Cook / Chef pay in Gujarat higher than the India average?
No, 5% lower: ₹17,500 in Gujarat against ₹18,500 across India.
Which skills raise Cook / Chef salaries in Gujarat?
North Indian (+27%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 77 active job posts for Cook / Chef in Gujarat 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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