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Cook / Chef Salary in Madhya Pradesh (2026)
₹18,000per month, median
Half of Cook / Chef posts in Madhya Pradesh offer ₹14,100–₹21,500 a month. Based on 50 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹11,000 | ₹14,100 | ₹18,000 | ₹21,500 | ₹24,400 |
- Active posts
- 50
- Employers
- 46
- Open to freshers
- 10%
- New in 30 days
- 2
What to offer Cook / Chef candidates in Madhya Pradesh
- Offer at least ₹18,000 a month to match the typical post in Madhya Pradesh; ₹21,500 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹14,000 — 22% below the overall median.
- Ask for Restaurant Experience only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹20,000 against ₹17,500.
- 2 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) | 5 | ₹14,000 |
| 1–2 years | 45 | ₹18,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 49 | ₹18,500 |
| Part-time | 1 | — |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th80% · 40
- 10th pass10% · 5
- 12th pass10% · 5
Compare
Madhya Pradesh vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madhya Pradesh | ₹18,000 | — | 50 |
| India | ₹18,500 | +3% | 1,677 |
| Rajasthan | ₹17,500 | -3% | 73 |
| Uttar Pradesh | ₹16,000 | -11% | 111 |
| Chhattisgarh | ₹16,800 | -7% | 16 |
| Delhi | ₹19,500 | +8% | 317 |
| Gujarat | ₹17,500 | -3% | 77 |
Market
Who is hiring in Madhya Pradesh
2 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Red Rose2
- Runtej Infra2
- Sai Zaika2
- Satyam Enterprises2
- Home Tutor1
- Jeena Sikho Lifecare Limited1
- Tensbarg Glacier water private limited1
- Uds Architects Llp1
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 | ₹20,000 | ₹17,500 | +14% |
| North Indian | ₹20,000 | ₹17,500 | +14% |
| Chinese | ₹20,000 | ₹17,500 | +14% |
| Veg | ₹19,500 | ₹17,500 | +11% |
| Fast Food | ₹19,500 | ₹17,500 | +11% |
Real offers
Recent Cook / Chef posts with pay
- Cook / ChefNiharika (Ps Associates) · Bhopal · 1–2 yrs · 5 days ago₹20,000 – ₹25,000/month
- Cook / ChefAtha Pvt Ltd · Indore · 1–2 yrs · 15 days ago₹15,000 – ₹30,000/month
- Cook / ChefThe Sora House · Gwalior · 1–2 yrs · 13 Oct₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Cook / ChefSambar Manthan Authentic South Indian Veg-Non Veg Restaurant and cafe · Indore · 1–2 yrs · 5 Oct₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Cook / ChefSatyam Enterprises · Indore · Fresher · 30 Sept₹12,000 – ₹15,000/month
- Cook / ChefKahaniverse · Bhopal · Fresher · 30 Sept₹12,000 – ₹15,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Cook / Chef salary in Madhya Pradesh?
The median advertised salary is ₹18,000 a month across 50 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹14,100 and ₹21,500, and 10% of posts pay ₹24,400 or more.
What is the Cook / Chef salary for freshers in Madhya Pradesh?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹14,000 a month, based on 5 jobs.
What do Cook / Chef jobs pay experienced candidates in Madhya Pradesh?
1–2 years: ₹18,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Which city in Madhya Pradesh pays the most for Cook / Chef jobs?
Indore (₹19,500) and Bhopal (₹17,300) have the highest median offers among cities with at least 5 posts.
Is Cook / Chef pay in Madhya Pradesh higher than the India average?
No, 3% lower: ₹18,000 in Madhya Pradesh against ₹18,500 across India.
Which skills raise Cook / Chef salaries in Madhya Pradesh?
Restaurant Experience (+14%), North Indian (+14%) and Chinese (+14%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 50 active job posts for Cook / Chef in Madhya Pradesh 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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