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Cook / Chef Salary in Lucknow (2026)
₹15,000per month, median
Half of Cook / Chef posts in Lucknow offer ₹13,500–₹17,500 a month. Based on 57 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹10,800 | ₹13,500 | ₹15,000 | ₹17,500 | ₹20,000 |
- Active posts
- 57
- Employers
- 56
- Open to freshers
- 18%
- New in 30 days
- 7
What to offer Cook / Chef candidates in Lucknow
- Offer at least ₹15,000 a month to match the typical post in Lucknow; ₹17,500 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹14,800 — 1% below the overall median.
- Ask for Non Veg only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹16,300 against ₹14,500.
- 7 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) | 10 | ₹14,800 |
| 1–2 years | 47 | ₹15,000 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 56 | ₹15,000 |
| Part-time | 1 | — |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th42% · 24
- 12th pass35% · 20
- 10th pass23% · 13
Localities
Cook / Chef salary by area of Lucknow
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Gomti Nagar | 13 | ₹17,500 |
| Aliganj | 4 | — |
| Gomti Nagar Extension | 4 | — |
| Ashiyana | 3 | — |
| Sushant Golf City | 3 | — |
| Arjunganj | 2 | — |
| Hazratganj | 2 | — |
| Indira Nagar | 2 | — |
Compare
Lucknow vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucknow | ₹15,000 | — | 57 |
| Uttar Pradesh (state) | ₹16,000 | +7% | 111 |
| India | ₹18,500 | +23% | 1,677 |
Market
Who is hiring in Lucknow
7 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Angel Recruiting2
- Infinity Sagar Business Private Limited1
- Jeeven Jyoth Eye Hospital1
- Orbis Hostel (A Unit Of Orbis Projects & Properties)1
- Staford School1
- The Mughlai Tales1
- The Renaya Hotel1
- Yadav Dhaba1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non Veg | ₹16,300 | ₹14,500 | +12% |
| Restaurant Experience | ₹16,500 | ₹14,800 | +12% |
| North Indian | ₹16,500 | ₹15,000 | +10% |
Real offers
Recent Cook / Chef posts with pay
- Cook / ChefRoyalisto Restaurant, Bakery & Sweets · Lucknow · 1–2 yrs · 3 days ago₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Cook / ChefPrabhu Ji Nursery · Lucknow · 1–2 yrs · 9 days ago₹20,000 – ₹25,000/month
- Cook / ChefWorld Art Branding Conclave · Lucknow · 1–2 yrs · 14 days ago₹8,000 – ₹10,000/month
- Cook / ChefUrban Stitch · Lucknow · 2+ yrs · 19 days ago₹12,000 – ₹15,000/month
- Cook / ChefTohfaswad Ka · Lucknow · 2+ yrs · 22 days ago₹18,000 – ₹22,000/month
- Cook / ChefBhai Bhai Non Veg Corner · Lucknow · 1–2 yrs · 24 days ago₹12,000 – ₹18,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Cook / Chef salary in Lucknow?
The median advertised salary is ₹15,000 a month across 57 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹13,500 and ₹17,500, and 10% of posts pay ₹20,000 or more.
What is the Cook / Chef salary for freshers in Lucknow?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹14,800 a month, based on 10 jobs.
What do Cook / Chef jobs pay experienced candidates in Lucknow?
1–2 years: ₹15,000 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Is Cook / Chef pay in Lucknow higher than in the rest of Uttar Pradesh?
No, 6% lower: ₹15,000 in Lucknow against ₹16,000 across Uttar Pradesh.
Which skills raise Cook / Chef salaries in Lucknow?
Non Veg (+12%), Restaurant Experience (+12%) and North Indian (+10%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 57 active job posts for Cook / Chef in Lucknow 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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