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Cook / Chef Salary in Karnataka (2026)
₹20,300per month, median
Half of Cook / Chef posts in Karnataka offer ₹17,000–₹25,000 a month. Based on 182 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹12,500 | ₹17,000 | ₹20,300 | ₹25,000 | ₹28,400 |
- Active posts
- 184
- Employers
- 176
- Open to freshers
- 14%
- New in 30 days
- 19
What to offer Cook / Chef candidates in Karnataka
- Offer at least ₹20,300 a month to match the typical post in Karnataka; ₹25,000 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹17,600 — 13% below the overall median.
- Ask for South Indian only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹23,500 against ₹19,000.
- 19 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) | 26 | ₹17,600 |
| 1–2 years | 156 | ₹21,000 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 177 | ₹20,500 |
| Part-time | 5 | ₹9,000 |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th82% · 150
- 10th pass11% · 21
- 12th pass6% · 11
- Graduate1% · 2
Cities
Cook / Chef salary by city in Karnataka
| City | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru | 167 | ₹20,300 |
| Mysuru | 6 | ₹22,500 |
| Belagavi | 2 | — |
| Hassan | 2 | — |
| Bidar | 1 | — |
| Karwar | 1 | — |
| Madikeri | 1 | — |
| Mangaluru | 1 | — |
| Sagar | 1 | — |
Compare
Karnataka vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karnataka | ₹20,300 | — | 182 |
| India | ₹18,500 | -9% | 1,677 |
| Tamil Nadu | ₹21,000 | +3% | 67 |
| Telangana | ₹21,000 | +3% | 94 |
| Maharashtra | ₹20,000 | -1% | 345 |
| Chhattisgarh | ₹16,800 | -17% | 16 |
| Gujarat | ₹17,500 | -14% | 77 |
Market
Who is hiring in Karnataka
19 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Baihub India Private Limited2
- Corporate Cafe2
- Happy Foods Group2
- Jeena Sikho Lifecare Limited2
- Mother’S Dawn Kitchen2
- Namma Cafe 292
- Premium Resort2
- Qwikly2
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 | ₹23,500 | ₹19,000 | +24% |
| Restaurant Experience | ₹22,800 | ₹19,000 | +20% |
| North Indian | ₹22,500 | ₹19,000 | +18% |
| Veg | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | +10% |
Real offers
Recent Cook / Chef posts with pay
- Cook / ChefRegional Bites Co · Bengaluru · 1–2 yrs · 5 days ago₹20,000 – ₹35,000/month
- Cook / ChefQwikly · Bengaluru · 1–2 yrs · 9 days ago₹20,000 – ₹50,000/month
- Cook / ChefHoon Hoon Hospitality · Bengaluru · 1–2 yrs · 15 days ago₹18,000 – ₹22,000/month
- Cook / ChefAl-baike Ghanta Ghar · Bengaluru · 1–2 yrs · 15 days ago₹10,000 – ₹15,000/month
- Cook / ChefBettiah Foods Private Limited · Bengaluru · 1–2 yrs · 16 days ago₹14,000 – ₹30,000/month
- Cook / ChefRafi Life Care Hospital · Bengaluru · 1–2 yrs · 19 days ago₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Cook / Chef salary in Karnataka?
The median advertised salary is ₹20,300 a month across 182 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹17,000 and ₹25,000, and 10% of posts pay ₹28,400 or more.
What is the Cook / Chef salary for freshers in Karnataka?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹17,600 a month, based on 26 jobs.
What do Cook / Chef jobs pay experienced candidates in Karnataka?
1–2 years: ₹21,000 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Which city in Karnataka pays the most for Cook / Chef jobs?
Mysuru (₹22,500) and Bengaluru (₹20,300) have the highest median offers among cities with at least 5 posts.
Is Cook / Chef pay in Karnataka higher than the India average?
Yes, 10% higher: ₹20,300 in Karnataka against ₹18,500 across India.
Which skills raise Cook / Chef salaries in Karnataka?
South Indian (+24%), Restaurant Experience (+20%) and North Indian (+18%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 182 active job posts for Cook / Chef in Karnataka 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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