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Cook / Chef Salary in Varanasi (2026)
₹17,500per month, median
Half of Cook / Chef posts in Varanasi offer ₹16,500–₹18,500 a month. Based on 15 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹13,200 | ₹16,500 | ₹17,500 | ₹18,500 | ₹20,300 |
- Active posts
- 16
- Employers
- 15
- Open to freshers
- 0%
- New in 30 days
- 0
What to offer Cook / Chef candidates in Varanasi
- Offer at least ₹17,500 a month to match the typical post in Varanasi; ₹18,500 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
Experience
Cook / Chef salary by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 years | 15 | ₹17,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 15 | ₹17,500 |
Qualification asked
- 12th pass50% · 8
- Below 10th31% · 5
- 10th pass19% · 3
Localities
Cook / Chef salary by area of Varanasi
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Banaras Heart | 2 | — |
| Lanka | 2 | — |
| Sarnath | 2 | — |
| Bhelupur | 1 | — |
| Chandmari | 1 | — |
| Mughal Sarai | 1 | — |
| Pandeypur | 1 | — |
| Shivpur | 1 | — |
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Varanasi vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varanasi | ₹17,500 | — | 15 |
| Uttar Pradesh (state) | ₹16,000 | -9% | 111 |
| India | ₹18,500 | +6% | 1,677 |
Market
Who is hiring in Varanasi
0 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Cosmos staffing solutions pvt. ltd.2
- Desi Mutton Theka1
- Hriday Zaika1
- New Tiger Security Services1
- Satkriti Hospital (??????? ????????) (ENT & Diabetes)1
- Shree Shrija Restaurant1
- TableAndFork Consultants1
- Two brothers1
Real offers
Recent Cook / Chef posts with pay
- Cook / ChefAmaa ke Rasoii · Varanasi · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹15,000 – ₹18,000/month
- Cook / ChefIndian Chinese Restaurant · Varanasi · 2+ yrs · 30 Sept₹18,000/month
- Cook / ChefHotel Maya's Nest · Varanasi · 2+ yrs · 30 Sept₹16,000 – ₹25,000/month
- Cook / ChefSatkriti Hospital (??????? ????????) (ENT & Diabetes) · Varanasi · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Cook / ChefAngaarika · Varanasi · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹15,000 – ₹25,000/month
- Cook / ChefRavi Bhojnalaya & Restaurant - Banaras Rd, Varanasi · Varanasi · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Cook / Chef salary in Varanasi?
The median advertised salary is ₹17,500 a month across 15 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹16,500 and ₹18,500, and 10% of posts pay ₹20,300 or more.
What do Cook / Chef jobs pay experienced candidates in Varanasi?
1–2 years: ₹17,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Is Cook / Chef pay in Varanasi higher than in the rest of Uttar Pradesh?
Yes, 9% higher: ₹17,500 in Varanasi against ₹16,000 across Uttar Pradesh.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 15 active job posts for Cook / Chef in Varanasi 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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