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Cook / Chef Salary in Hyderabad (2026)
₹21,000per month, median
Half of Cook / Chef posts in Hyderabad offer ₹16,000–₹26,400 a month. Based on 94 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹13,500 | ₹16,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹26,400 | ₹30,000 |
- Active posts
- 94
- Employers
- 88
- Open to freshers
- 6%
- New in 30 days
- 6
What to offer Cook / Chef candidates in Hyderabad
- Offer at least ₹21,000 a month to match the typical post in Hyderabad; ₹26,400 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹19,300 — 8% below the overall median.
- Ask for South Indian only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹26,000 against ₹20,000.
- 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) | 6 | ₹19,300 |
| 1–2 years | 88 | ₹21,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 93 | ₹21,500 |
| Part-time | 1 | — |
Qualification asked
- 10th pass59% · 55
- Below 10th39% · 37
- 12th pass2% · 2
Localities
Cook / Chef salary by area of Hyderabad
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Madhapur | 5 | ₹22,500 |
| Ameerpet | 4 | — |
| Ghatkesar | 4 | — |
| Kokapet | 4 | — |
| Kondapur | 3 | — |
| Malkajgiri | 3 | — |
| Shamshabad | 3 | — |
| Bachpally | 2 | — |
Compare
Hyderabad vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | ₹21,000 | — | 94 |
| Telangana (state) | ₹21,000 | +0% | 94 |
| India | ₹18,500 | -12% | 1,677 |
Market
Who is hiring in Hyderabad
6 new posts in the last 30 days.
- JK Group3
- Agape2
- Cvaas Foods2
- Sri Bhashyakara Jewellery Private Limited2
- The Telugu Tiffins2
- For Home1
- Swarga Seema Sandalwood Farms Pvt Ltd1
- Urban Bites1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Indian | ₹26,000 | ₹20,000 | +30% |
| Chinese | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | +25% |
| Fast Food | ₹25,000 | ₹20,500 | +22% |
| Non Veg | ₹22,500 | ₹20,300 | +11% |
| Veg | ₹22,500 | ₹20,500 | +10% |
Real offers
Recent Cook / Chef posts with pay
- Cook / ChefZaika terminal 20 resto cafe · Hyderabad · 2+ yrs · Yesterday₹30,000 – ₹40,000/month
- Cook / ChefSri bhanu tiffins · Hyderabad · 1–2 yrs · 3 days ago₹12,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Cook / ChefBelloso Cafe · Hyderabad · 1–2 yrs · 5 days ago₹18,000 – ₹23,000/month
- Cook / ChefSri Balaji Food Court · Hyderabad · 1–2 yrs · 12 days ago₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Cook / ChefNaadam Kitchen · Hyderabad · 1–2 yrs · 19 days ago₹25,000/month
- Cook / ChefDome Cafe · Hyderabad · 1–2 yrs · 22 days ago₹30,000 – ₹40,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Cook / Chef salary in Hyderabad?
The median advertised salary is ₹21,000 a month across 94 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹16,000 and ₹26,400, and 10% of posts pay ₹30,000 or more.
What is the Cook / Chef salary for freshers in Hyderabad?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹19,300 a month, based on 6 jobs.
What do Cook / Chef jobs pay experienced candidates in Hyderabad?
1–2 years: ₹21,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Is Cook / Chef pay in Hyderabad higher than in the rest of Telangana?
It is about the same: ₹21,000 in Hyderabad against ₹21,000 across Telangana.
Which skills raise Cook / Chef salaries in Hyderabad?
South Indian (+30%), Chinese (+25%) and Fast Food (+22%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 94 active job posts for Cook / Chef in Hyderabad 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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