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Cook / Chef Salary in Uttar Pradesh (2026)
₹16,000per month, median
Half of Cook / Chef posts in Uttar Pradesh offer ₹13,500–₹18,500 a month. Based on 111 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹10,500 | ₹13,500 | ₹16,000 | ₹18,500 | ₹21,000 |
- Active posts
- 113
- Employers
- 107
- Open to freshers
- 11%
- New in 30 days
- 9
What to offer Cook / Chef candidates in Uttar Pradesh
- Offer at least ₹16,000 a month to match the typical post in Uttar Pradesh; ₹18,500 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹14,800 — 7% below the overall median.
- Ask for North Indian only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹17,500 against ₹15,000.
- 9 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) | 12 | ₹14,800 |
| 1–2 years | 99 | ₹16,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 108 | ₹16,500 |
| Part-time | 3 | — |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th44% · 50
- 12th pass36% · 41
- 10th pass19% · 22
Compare
Uttar Pradesh vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | ₹16,000 | — | 111 |
| India | ₹18,500 | +16% | 1,677 |
| Uttarakhand | ₹16,500 | +3% | 34 |
| Delhi | ₹19,500 | +22% | 317 |
| Haryana | ₹19,500 | +22% | 15 |
| Madhya Pradesh | ₹18,000 | +13% | 50 |
| Rajasthan | ₹17,500 | +9% | 73 |
Market
Who is hiring in Uttar Pradesh
9 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Jeena Sikho Lifecare Limited3
- Anand Foods2
- Angel Recruiting2
- Bhagwati Samaj Kalyan Seva Samiti2
- Cosmos staffing solutions pvt. ltd.2
- Jeeven Jyoth Eye Hospital1
- New Tiger Security Services1
- Staford School1
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 | ₹17,500 | ₹15,000 | +17% |
| Restaurant Experience | ₹17,500 | ₹15,000 | +17% |
| Veg | ₹17,500 | ₹15,000 | +17% |
| Chinese | ₹17,500 | ₹15,000 | +17% |
| Non Veg | ₹17,500 | ₹15,000 | +17% |
Real offers
Recent Cook / Chef posts with pay
- Cook / ChefRoyalisto Restaurant, Bakery & Sweets · Lucknow · 1–2 yrs · 3 days ago₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Cook / ChefQueens Chicken Corner · Meerut · 1–2 yrs · 5 days ago₹12,000 – ₹22,000/month
- Cook / ChefPrabhu Ji Nursery · Lucknow · 1–2 yrs · 9 days ago₹20,000 – ₹25,000/month
- Cook / ChefWorld Art Branding Conclave · Lucknow · 1–2 yrs · 14 days ago₹8,000 – ₹10,000/month
- Cook / ChefUrban Stitch · Lucknow · 2+ yrs · 19 days ago₹12,000 – ₹15,000/month
- Cook / ChefTohfaswad Ka · Lucknow · 2+ yrs · 22 days ago₹18,000 – ₹22,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Cook / Chef salary in Uttar Pradesh?
The median advertised salary is ₹16,000 a month across 111 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹13,500 and ₹18,500, and 10% of posts pay ₹21,000 or more.
What is the Cook / Chef salary for freshers in Uttar Pradesh?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹14,800 a month, based on 12 jobs.
What do Cook / Chef jobs pay experienced candidates in Uttar Pradesh?
1–2 years: ₹16,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Which city in Uttar Pradesh pays the most for Cook / Chef jobs?
Varanasi (₹17,500), Meerut (₹17,300) and Mathura (₹17,000) have the highest median offers among cities with at least 5 posts.
Is Cook / Chef pay in Uttar Pradesh higher than the India average?
No, 14% lower: ₹16,000 in Uttar Pradesh against ₹18,500 across India.
Which skills raise Cook / Chef salaries in Uttar Pradesh?
North Indian (+17%), Restaurant Experience (+17%) and Veg (+17%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 111 active job posts for Cook / Chef in Uttar Pradesh 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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