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Cook / Chef Salary in Tamil Nadu (2026)
₹21,000per month, median
Half of Cook / Chef posts in Tamil Nadu offer ₹17,500–₹27,000 a month. Based on 67 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹14,400 | ₹17,500 | ₹21,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹32,500 |
- Active posts
- 68
- Employers
- 66
- Open to freshers
- 22%
- New in 30 days
- 5
What to offer Cook / Chef candidates in Tamil Nadu
- Offer at least ₹21,000 a month to match the typical post in Tamil Nadu; ₹27,000 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹19,000 — 10% below the overall median.
- Ask for North Indian only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹27,500 against ₹20,000.
- 5 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) | 15 | ₹19,000 |
| 1–2 years | 52 | ₹22,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 67 | ₹21,000 |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th75% · 51
- 10th pass15% · 10
- 12th pass10% · 7
Cities
Cook / Chef salary by city in Tamil Nadu
| City | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 57 | ₹21,000 |
| Coimbatore | 7 | ₹22,500 |
| Madurai | 2 | — |
| Ooty | 1 | — |
Compare
Tamil Nadu vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu | ₹21,000 | — | 67 |
| India | ₹18,500 | -12% | 1,677 |
| Karnataka | ₹20,300 | -3% | 182 |
| Telangana | ₹21,000 | +0% | 94 |
| Maharashtra | ₹20,000 | -5% | 345 |
| Chhattisgarh | ₹16,800 | -20% | 16 |
| Odisha | ₹17,500 | -17% | 28 |
Market
Who is hiring in Tamil Nadu
5 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Sri Sai Baba Manpower agency2
- The cafe 942
- Chitralekha Hotel1
- Foodexochennai Private Limited1
- Karaikudi Annalakshmi Commercial Kitchen Ltd1
- Merryland1
- Thaagam Foundation1
- The Cloud Room1
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 | ₹27,500 | ₹20,000 | +38% |
| Restaurant Experience | ₹26,000 | ₹20,000 | +30% |
| South Indian | ₹25,000 | ₹19,500 | +28% |
| Non Veg | ₹22,500 | ₹20,000 | +13% |
| Veg | ₹22,500 | ₹20,000 | +13% |
Real offers
Recent Cook / Chef posts with pay
- Cook / ChefVenkateswara Mens Hostel · Chennai · Fresher · 3 days ago₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Cook / ChefBenazir · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 9 days ago₹15,000 – ₹2,00,000/month
- Cook / ChefEsculent Global Ventures · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 11 days ago₹20,000 – ₹35,000/month
- Cook / ChefBay Treasure · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 24 days ago₹20,000 – ₹25,000/month
- Cook / ChefAshini Tea Spot and Restaturant · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 24 days ago₹15,000 – ₹18,000/month
- Cook / ChefSLK Stays Mens Pg · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 26 days ago₹27,000 – ₹30,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Cook / Chef salary in Tamil Nadu?
The median advertised salary is ₹21,000 a month across 67 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹17,500 and ₹27,000, and 10% of posts pay ₹32,500 or more.
What is the Cook / Chef salary for freshers in Tamil Nadu?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹19,000 a month, based on 15 jobs.
What do Cook / Chef jobs pay experienced candidates in Tamil Nadu?
1–2 years: ₹22,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Which city in Tamil Nadu pays the most for Cook / Chef jobs?
Coimbatore (₹22,500) and Chennai (₹21,000) have the highest median offers among cities with at least 5 posts.
Is Cook / Chef pay in Tamil Nadu higher than the India average?
Yes, 14% higher: ₹21,000 in Tamil Nadu against ₹18,500 across India.
Which skills raise Cook / Chef salaries in Tamil Nadu?
North Indian (+38%), Restaurant Experience (+30%) and South Indian (+28%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 67 active job posts for Cook / Chef in Tamil Nadu 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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