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Cook / Chef Salary in Kolkata (2026)
₹15,000per month, median
Half of Cook / Chef posts in Kolkata offer ₹13,000–₹18,000 a month. Based on 53 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹22,400 |
- Active posts
- 53
- Employers
- 48
- Open to freshers
- 11%
- New in 30 days
- 4
What to offer Cook / Chef candidates in Kolkata
- Offer at least ₹15,000 a month to match the typical post in Kolkata; ₹18,000 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹13,500 — 10% below the overall median.
- Ask for Restaurant Experience only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹18,000 against ₹14,500.
- 4 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 | ₹13,500 |
| 1–2 years | 47 | ₹15,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 52 | ₹15,000 |
| Part-time | 1 | — |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th87% · 46
- 12th pass9% · 5
- 10th pass4% · 2
Localities
Cook / Chef salary by area of Kolkata
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Kasba | 4 | — |
| Baruipur | 3 | — |
| Jadavpur | 3 | — |
| Rajarhat | 3 | — |
| Salt Lake | 3 | — |
| Bhawanipur | 2 | — |
| Garia | 2 | — |
| Howrah Maidan | 2 | — |
Compare
Kolkata vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata | ₹15,000 | — | 53 |
| West Bengal (state) | ₹15,000 | +0% | 58 |
| India | ₹18,500 | +23% | 1,677 |
Market
Who is hiring in Kolkata
4 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Unifood Delights Private Limited3
- Eff N Bee Marketing Private Limited2
- Prakash Financial Services2
- Sree Maa Associates2
- Belgian Waffle1
- Global Manufacturers And Traders1
- Swaad Bhoomi1
- The Universe1
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 | ₹18,000 | ₹14,500 | +24% |
| Chinese | ₹17,300 | ₹15,000 | +15% |
| Non Veg | ₹17,000 | ₹15,000 | +13% |
| North Indian | ₹16,800 | ₹15,000 | +12% |
| Veg | ₹15,800 | ₹15,000 | +5% |
Real offers
Recent Cook / Chef posts with pay
- Cook / ChefFood Bay · Kolkata · 2+ yrs · Yesterday₹18,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Cook / ChefBelgian Waffle · Kolkata · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹11,500 – ₹12,500/month
- Cook / ChefT.Sengupta & Co ( CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS) · Kolkata · 2+ yrs · 10 days ago₹14,000 – ₹16,000/month
- Cook / ChefSpice Symphony · Kolkata · 1–2 yrs · 13 days ago₹8,000 – ₹12,000/month
- Cook / ChefChatpati · Kolkata · 2+ yrs · 19 days ago₹18,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Cook / ChefIn K Flavors · Kolkata · 1–2 yrs · 9 Oct₹10,000 – ₹14,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Cook / Chef salary in Kolkata?
The median advertised salary is ₹15,000 a month across 53 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹13,000 and ₹18,000, and 10% of posts pay ₹22,400 or more.
What is the Cook / Chef salary for freshers in Kolkata?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹13,500 a month, based on 6 jobs.
What do Cook / Chef jobs pay experienced candidates in Kolkata?
1–2 years: ₹15,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Is Cook / Chef pay in Kolkata higher than in the rest of West Bengal?
It is about the same: ₹15,000 in Kolkata against ₹15,000 across West Bengal.
Which skills raise Cook / Chef salaries in Kolkata?
Restaurant Experience (+24%), Chinese (+15%) and Non Veg (+13%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 53 active job posts for Cook / Chef in Kolkata 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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