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Cook / Chef Salary in Punjab (2026)
₹18,000per month, median
Half of Cook / Chef posts in Punjab offer ₹13,500–₹21,000 a month. Based on 37 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹12,500 | ₹13,500 | ₹18,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹22,700 |
- Active posts
- 37
- Employers
- 35
- Open to freshers
- 14%
- New in 30 days
- 1
What to offer Cook / Chef candidates in Punjab
- Offer at least ₹18,000 a month to match the typical post in Punjab; ₹21,000 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹13,500 — 25% below the overall median.
- Ask for North Indian only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹20,000 against ₹16,800.
- 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) | 5 | ₹13,500 |
| 1–2 years | 32 | ₹19,000 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 37 | ₹18,000 |
Qualification asked
- 12th pass49% · 18
- Below 10th43% · 16
- 10th pass8% · 3
Cities
Cook / Chef salary by city in Punjab
| City | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Mohali | 18 | ₹19,500 |
| Ludhiana | 13 | ₹16,000 |
| Amritsar | 3 | — |
| Jalandhar | 2 | — |
| Hoshiarpur | 1 | — |
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Punjab vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab | ₹18,000 | — | 37 |
| India | ₹18,500 | +3% | 1,677 |
| Haryana | ₹19,500 | +8% | 15 |
| Delhi | ₹19,500 | +8% | 317 |
| Uttarakhand | ₹16,500 | -8% | 34 |
| Rajasthan | ₹17,500 | -3% | 73 |
| Uttar Pradesh | ₹16,000 | -11% | 111 |
Market
Who is hiring in Punjab
1 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Mortar And Pestle2
- Tea Steam Cafe Private Limited2
- Aafreen couture1
- Khurana estate1
- Nanuan'S1
- Olive Groves cafe & Restaurant1
- Party Hall By Ocean View Restaurant1
- Prince (Guru Nanak Enterprises)1
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 | ₹20,000 | ₹16,800 | +19% |
| Veg | ₹20,000 | ₹17,500 | +14% |
Real offers
Recent Cook / Chef posts with pay
- Cook / ChefBefikar jashan · Mohali · 1–2 yrs · 18 days ago₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Cook / ChefCelebrations · Pathankot · 2+ yrs · 16 Oct₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Cook / ChefUtsav Snacks & Food · Ludhiana · 2+ yrs · 14 Oct₹15,000 – ₹25,000/month
- Cook / ChefShiv Bhole Trading Company · Ludhiana · 1–2 yrs · 10 Oct₹12,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Cook / ChefNext Chapter House · Mohali · Fresher · 9 Oct₹12,000 – ₹15,000/month
- Cook / ChefVaddepaaji Foods Pvt ltd · Mohali · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹18,000 – ₹24,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Cook / Chef salary in Punjab?
The median advertised salary is ₹18,000 a month across 37 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹13,500 and ₹21,000, and 10% of posts pay ₹22,700 or more.
What is the Cook / Chef salary for freshers in Punjab?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹13,500 a month, based on 5 jobs.
What do Cook / Chef jobs pay experienced candidates in Punjab?
1–2 years: ₹19,000 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Which city in Punjab pays the most for Cook / Chef jobs?
Mohali (₹19,500) and Ludhiana (₹16,000) have the highest median offers among cities with at least 5 posts.
Is Cook / Chef pay in Punjab higher than the India average?
No, 3% lower: ₹18,000 in Punjab against ₹18,500 across India.
Which skills raise Cook / Chef salaries in Punjab?
North Indian (+19%) and Veg (+14%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 37 active job posts for Cook / Chef in Punjab 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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