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Cook / Chef Salary in Maharashtra (2026)
₹20,000per month, median
Half of Cook / Chef posts in Maharashtra offer ₹16,000–₹23,500 a month. Based on 345 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹12,500 | ₹16,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹23,500 | ₹27,500 |
- Active posts
- 346
- Employers
- 326
- Open to freshers
- 25%
- New in 30 days
- 28
What to offer Cook / Chef candidates in Maharashtra
- Offer at least ₹20,000 a month to match the typical post in Maharashtra; ₹23,500 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹18,500 — 7% below the overall median.
- Ask for Non Veg only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹21,500 against ₹18,500.
- 28 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) | 87 | ₹18,500 |
| 1–2 years | 258 | ₹20,000 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 339 | ₹20,000 |
| Part-time | 6 | ₹11,800 |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th79% · 275
- 10th pass12% · 40
- 12th pass8% · 28
- Graduate1% · 3
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Maharashtra vs other places
Market
Who is hiring in Maharashtra
28 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Cafe Durga3
- Kene foods3
- Minivel Services Private Limited3
- Ans Connect2
- Bombay Corner2
- Jeena Sikho Lifecare Limited2
- Karjat Hills Retreat2
- Luxury Villa2
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 | ₹21,500 | ₹18,500 | +16% |
| North Indian | ₹21,500 | ₹18,500 | +16% |
| Restaurant Experience | ₹20,000 | ₹18,500 | +8% |
| Veg | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | +5% |
Real offers
Recent Cook / Chef posts with pay
- Cook / ChefS P kitchen services · Mumbai · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹20,000 – ₹22,000/month
- Cook / ChefEcorise Properties · Pune · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹15,000 – ₹30,000/month
- Cook / ChefTeam Ideal · Mumbai · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹22,000 – ₹28,000/month
- Cook / ChefBaithack Cuisines Private Limited · Mumbai · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹15,000 – ₹22,000/month
- Cook / ChefSakman Enterprises LLP · Mumbai · 2+ yrs · 2 days ago₹15,000/month
- Cook / ChefLuxury Villa · Mumbai · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹25,000 – ₹30,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Cook / Chef salary in Maharashtra?
The median advertised salary is ₹20,000 a month across 345 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹16,000 and ₹23,500, and 10% of posts pay ₹27,500 or more.
What is the Cook / Chef salary for freshers in Maharashtra?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹18,500 a month, based on 87 jobs.
What do Cook / Chef jobs pay experienced candidates in Maharashtra?
1–2 years: ₹20,000 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Which city in Maharashtra pays the most for Cook / Chef jobs?
Mumbai (₹20,300), Pune (₹20,000) and Nashik (₹17,500) have the highest median offers among cities with at least 5 posts.
Is Cook / Chef pay in Maharashtra higher than the India average?
Yes, 8% higher: ₹20,000 in Maharashtra against ₹18,500 across India.
Which skills raise Cook / Chef salaries in Maharashtra?
Non Veg (+16%), North Indian (+16%) and Restaurant Experience (+8%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 345 active job posts for Cook / Chef in Maharashtra 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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