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Cook / Chef Salary in Patna (2026)
₹14,500per month, median
Half of Cook / Chef posts in Patna offer ₹12,500–₹20,000 a month. Based on 32 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹11,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹14,500 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,500 |
- Active posts
- 32
- Employers
- 32
- Open to freshers
- 6%
- New in 30 days
- 1
What to offer Cook / Chef candidates in Patna
- Offer at least ₹14,500 a month to match the typical post in Patna; ₹20,000 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Ask for Restaurant Experience only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹17,500 against ₹12,500.
- 1 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) | 2 | — |
| 1–2 years | 30 | ₹15,000 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 32 | ₹14,500 |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th97% · 31
- 12th pass3% · 1
Localities
Cook / Chef salary by area of Patna
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Kankarbagh | 3 | — |
| Bihta | 2 | — |
| Danapur-Khagaul Road | 2 | — |
| Gardanibagh | 2 | — |
| Gola Road | 2 | — |
| Sonepur | 2 | — |
| AG Colony | 1 | — |
| Anandpuri | 1 | — |
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Patna vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patna | ₹14,500 | — | 32 |
| Bihar (state) | ₹15,000 | +3% | 41 |
| India | ₹18,500 | +28% | 1,677 |
Market
Who is hiring in Patna
1 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Anya resturant & cafe1
- Bong Pizza A Touch Of Bengal1
- Cafe Buddy's Espresso1
- Food Hub1
- Hotel Radisson palace1
- House1
- Litti Baati1
- Shri Agarwaal Sweets1
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 | ₹17,500 | ₹12,500 | +40% |
| North Indian | ₹17,500 | ₹13,500 | +30% |
| Chinese | ₹17,500 | ₹13,500 | +30% |
Real offers
Recent Cook / Chef posts with pay
- Cook / ChefBihta champaran family resturent · Patna · 1–2 yrs · 7 days ago₹15,000 – ₹25,000/month
- Cook / ChefGovindam Cafe · Patna · 2+ yrs · 2 Oct₹13,000 – ₹15,000/month
- Cook / ChefHotel Radisson palace · Patna · 2+ yrs · 30 Sept₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Cook / Chefjuicy Crispy Chicken · Patna · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹14,000 – ₹18,000/month
- Cook / ChefShakuntala Mart · Patna · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹18,000 – ₹23,000/month
- Cook / ChefCafe Buddy's Espresso · Patna · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹18,000 – ₹25,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Cook / Chef salary in Patna?
The median advertised salary is ₹14,500 a month across 32 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹12,500 and ₹20,000, and 10% of posts pay ₹21,500 or more.
What do Cook / Chef jobs pay experienced candidates in Patna?
1–2 years: ₹15,000 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Is Cook / Chef pay in Patna higher than in the rest of Bihar?
No, 3% lower: ₹14,500 in Patna against ₹15,000 across Bihar.
Which skills raise Cook / Chef salaries in Patna?
Restaurant Experience (+40%), North Indian (+30%) and Chinese (+30%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 32 active job posts for Cook / Chef in Patna 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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