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Cook / Chef Salary in West Bengal (2026)
₹15,000per month, median
Half of Cook / Chef posts in West Bengal offer ₹12,600–₹18,400 a month. Based on 58 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹11,900 | ₹12,600 | ₹15,000 | ₹18,400 | ₹23,600 |
- Active posts
- 59
- Employers
- 54
- Open to freshers
- 12%
- New in 30 days
- 6
What to offer Cook / Chef candidates in West Bengal
- Offer at least ₹15,000 a month to match the typical post in West Bengal; ₹18,400 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹13,500 — 10% below the overall median.
- Ask for Restaurant Experience only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹18,000 against ₹13,800.
- 6 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) | 7 | ₹13,500 |
| 1–2 years | 51 | ₹15,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 57 | ₹15,000 |
| Part-time | 1 | — |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th81% · 48
- 12th pass15% · 9
- 10th pass3% · 2
Cities
Cook / Chef salary by city in West Bengal
| City | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Kolkata | 53 | ₹15,000 |
| Siliguri | 2 | — |
| Howrah | 1 | — |
| Asansol | 1 | — |
| Durgapur | 1 | — |
Compare
West Bengal vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bengal | ₹15,000 | — | 58 |
| India | ₹18,500 | +23% | 1,677 |
| Jharkhand | ₹15,000 | +0% | 19 |
| Bihar | ₹15,000 | +0% | 41 |
| Odisha | ₹17,500 | +17% | 28 |
| Chhattisgarh | ₹16,800 | +12% | 16 |
Market
Who is hiring in West Bengal
6 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Unifood Delights Private Limited3
- Eff N Bee Marketing Private Limited2
- Prakash Financial Services2
- Sree Maa Associates2
- Global Manufacturers And Traders1
- Jeena Sikho Lifecare Limited1
- Swaad Bhoomi1
- The Universe1
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 | ₹18,000 | ₹13,800 | +31% |
| Non Veg | ₹17,500 | ₹15,000 | +17% |
| Chinese | ₹17,000 | ₹15,000 | +13% |
| North Indian | ₹17,000 | ₹15,000 | +13% |
| Veg | ₹16,500 | ₹15,000 | +10% |
Real offers
Recent Cook / Chef posts with pay
- Cook / ChefFood Bay · Kolkata · 2+ yrs · Yesterday₹18,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Cook / ChefBelgian Waffle · Kolkata · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹11,500 – ₹12,500/month
- Cook / ChefT.Sengupta & Co ( CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS) · Kolkata · 2+ yrs · 10 days ago₹14,000 – ₹16,000/month
- Cook / ChefSpice Symphony · Kolkata · 1–2 yrs · 13 days ago₹8,000 – ₹12,000/month
- Cook / ChefChatpati · Kolkata · 2+ yrs · 19 days ago₹18,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Cook / Chef7th Heaven · Howrah · 2+ yrs · 20 days ago₹10,000 – ₹1,50,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Cook / Chef salary in West Bengal?
The median advertised salary is ₹15,000 a month across 58 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹12,600 and ₹18,400, and 10% of posts pay ₹23,600 or more.
What is the Cook / Chef salary for freshers in West Bengal?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹13,500 a month, based on 7 jobs.
What do Cook / Chef jobs pay experienced candidates in West Bengal?
1–2 years: ₹15,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Is Cook / Chef pay in West Bengal higher than the India average?
No, 19% lower: ₹15,000 in West Bengal against ₹18,500 across India.
Which skills raise Cook / Chef salaries in West Bengal?
Restaurant Experience (+31%), Non Veg (+17%) and Chinese (+13%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 58 active job posts for Cook / Chef in West Bengal 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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