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Cook / Chef Salary in Mumbai (2026)
₹20,300per month, median
Half of Cook / Chef posts in Mumbai offer ₹17,000–₹25,000 a month. Based on 166 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹13,300 | ₹17,000 | ₹20,300 | ₹25,000 | ₹28,300 |
- Active posts
- 167
- Employers
- 157
- Open to freshers
- 22%
- New in 30 days
- 14
What to offer Cook / Chef candidates in Mumbai
- Offer at least ₹20,300 a month to match the typical post in Mumbai; ₹25,000 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹19,800 — 2% below the overall median.
- Ask for North Indian only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹22,500 against ₹20,000.
- 14 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) | 36 | ₹19,800 |
| 1–2 years | 130 | ₹22,000 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 162 | ₹21,000 |
| Part-time | 4 | — |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th83% · 138
- 10th pass10% · 16
- 12th pass7% · 11
- Graduate1% · 2
Localities
Cook / Chef salary by area of Mumbai
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Thane West | 15 | ₹20,000 |
| Thane | 10 | ₹17,000 |
| Karjat | 7 | ₹24,500 |
| All Mumbai | 4 | — |
| Mira Road East | 4 | — |
| Navi Mumbai | 4 | — |
| Panvel | 4 | — |
| Virar West | 4 | — |
Compare
Mumbai vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | ₹20,300 | — | 166 |
| Maharashtra (state) | ₹20,000 | -1% | 345 |
| India | ₹18,500 | -9% | 1,677 |
Market
Who is hiring in Mumbai
14 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Kene foods3
- Minivel Services Private Limited3
- Ans Connect2
- Bombay Corner2
- Karjat Hills Retreat2
- Luxury Villa2
- Shree Safety Products Private Limited2
- Tescon Plan-I Llp2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Indian | ₹22,500 | ₹20,000 | +13% |
| Non Veg | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | +10% |
Real offers
Recent Cook / Chef posts with pay
- Cook / ChefS P kitchen services · Mumbai · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹20,000 – ₹22,000/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
- Cook / ChefAnoop Dinesh Mishra (Anoop Enterprise/Anoop Consultancy) · Mumbai · 2+ yrs · 3 days ago₹30,000 – ₹35,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Cook / Chef salary in Mumbai?
The median advertised salary is ₹20,300 a month across 166 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹17,000 and ₹25,000, and 10% of posts pay ₹28,300 or more.
What is the Cook / Chef salary for freshers in Mumbai?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹19,800 a month, based on 36 jobs.
What do Cook / Chef jobs pay experienced candidates in Mumbai?
1–2 years: ₹22,000 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Where in Mumbai do Cook / Chef jobs pay the most?
Karjat (₹24,500), Thane West (₹20,000) and Thane (₹17,000) have the highest median offers among areas with at least 5 posts.
Is Cook / Chef pay in Mumbai higher than in the rest of Maharashtra?
It is about the same: ₹20,300 in Mumbai against ₹20,000 across Maharashtra.
Which skills raise Cook / Chef salaries in Mumbai?
North Indian (+13%) and Non Veg (+10%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 166 active job posts for Cook / Chef in Mumbai 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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