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Cook / Chef Salary in Pune (2026)
₹20,000per month, median
Half of Cook / Chef posts in Pune offer ₹16,500–₹22,500 a month. Based on 124 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹12,800 | ₹16,500 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 | ₹25,000 |
- Active posts
- 124
- Employers
- 119
- Open to freshers
- 36%
- New in 30 days
- 8
What to offer Cook / Chef candidates in Pune
- Offer at least ₹20,000 a month to match the typical post in Pune; ₹22,500 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 Restaurant Experience only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹21,000 against ₹18,500.
- 8 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) | 45 | ₹18,500 |
| 1–2 years | 79 | ₹20,000 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 122 | ₹20,000 |
| Part-time | 2 | — |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th86% · 107
- 10th pass8% · 10
- 12th pass6% · 7
Localities
Cook / Chef salary by area of Pune
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Viman Nagar | 8 | ₹21,500 |
| Baner | 7 | ₹25,000 |
| Kharadi | 7 | ₹19,000 |
| Hinjewadi | 4 | — |
| Aundh | 3 | — |
| Bhosari | 3 | — |
| Hinjawadi Phase I | 3 | — |
| Hinjewadi Phase III | 3 | — |
Compare
Pune vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pune | ₹20,000 | — | 124 |
| Maharashtra (state) | ₹20,000 | +0% | 345 |
| India | ₹18,500 | -7% | 1,677 |
Market
Who is hiring in Pune
8 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Cafe Durga3
- Dhattu2
- Emerald Vista Luxury Suites2
- Sarva Food Chain Private Limited2
- Bistro Cafe1
- Ligms India Private Limited1
- Maid It Easy1
- Siddeshwar enterprises1
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 | ₹21,000 | ₹18,500 | +14% |
| Non Veg | ₹20,000 | ₹18,800 | +7% |
| North Indian | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | +5% |
Real offers
Recent Cook / Chef posts with pay
- Cook / ChefEcorise Properties · Pune · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹15,000 – ₹30,000/month
- Cook / ChefFusion spice hospitality services · Pune · 2+ yrs · 4 days ago₹20,000 – ₹25,000/month
- Cook / Chef70 Degree Solutions · Pune · 1–2 yrs · 4 days ago₹5,000 – ₹5,001/month
- Cook / ChefFood On Wheel · Pune · 2+ yrs · 9 days ago₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Cook / ChefEmerald Vista Luxury Suites · Pune · 1–2 yrs · 12 days ago₹19,000 – ₹25,000/month
- Cook / ChefKrishna's pokket cafe · Pune · 1–2 yrs · 13 days ago₹12,000 – ₹15,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Cook / Chef salary in Pune?
The median advertised salary is ₹20,000 a month across 124 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹16,500 and ₹22,500, and 10% of posts pay ₹25,000 or more.
What is the Cook / Chef salary for freshers in Pune?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹18,500 a month, based on 45 jobs.
What do Cook / Chef jobs pay experienced candidates in Pune?
1–2 years: ₹20,000 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Where in Pune do Cook / Chef jobs pay the most?
Baner (₹25,000), Viman Nagar (₹21,500) and Kharadi (₹19,000) have the highest median offers among areas with at least 5 posts.
Is Cook / Chef pay in Pune higher than in the rest of Maharashtra?
It is about the same: ₹20,000 in Pune against ₹20,000 across Maharashtra.
Which skills raise Cook / Chef salaries in Pune?
Restaurant Experience (+14%), Non Veg (+7%) and North Indian (+5%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 124 active job posts for Cook / Chef in Pune 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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