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Cook / Chef Salary in India (2026)
₹18,500per month, median
Half of Cook / Chef posts in India offer ₹15,000–₹22,500 a month. Based on 1,677 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹12,500 | ₹15,000 | ₹18,500 | ₹22,500 | ₹27,000 |
- Active posts
- 1,685
- Employers
- 1,560
- Open to freshers
- 15%
- New in 30 days
- 131
What to offer Cook / Chef candidates in India
- Offer at least ₹18,500 a month to match the typical post in India; ₹22,500 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹17,500 — 5% below the overall median.
- Ask for North Indian only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹20,000 against ₹17,500.
- 131 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) | 246 | ₹17,500 |
| 1–2 years | 1,431 | ₹19,000 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 1,651 | ₹18,500 |
| Part-time | 26 | ₹9,000 |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th69% · 1,162
- 12th pass15% · 259
- 10th pass15% · 258
- Graduate0% · 6
Cities
Cook / Chef salary by city in India
| City | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 318 | ₹19,500 |
| Bengaluru | 169 | ₹20,300 |
| Mumbai | 167 | ₹20,300 |
| Pune | 124 | ₹20,000 |
| Hyderabad | 94 | ₹21,000 |
| Chennai | 58 | ₹21,000 |
| Jaipur | 57 | ₹17,500 |
| Lucknow | 57 | ₹15,000 |
| Kolkata | 53 | ₹15,000 |
| Patna | 32 | ₹14,500 |
| Dehradun | 30 | ₹16,500 |
| Indore | 28 | ₹19,500 |
| Ahmedabad | 22 | ₹17,500 |
| Bhubaneswar | 22 | ₹17,500 |
| Surat | 21 | ₹17,500 |
| Nashik | 21 | ₹17,500 |
| Nagpur | 19 | ₹14,500 |
| Vadodara | 19 | ₹17,000 |
| Ranchi | 18 | ₹15,000 |
| Mohali | 18 | ₹19,500 |
| Bhopal | 16 | ₹17,300 |
| Varanasi | 16 | ₹17,500 |
States
Cook / Chef salary by state
| State | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra | 346 | ₹20,000 |
| Karnataka | 184 | ₹20,300 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 113 | ₹16,000 |
| Telangana | 94 | ₹21,000 |
| Gujarat | 77 | ₹17,500 |
| Rajasthan | 73 | ₹17,500 |
| Tamil Nadu | 68 | ₹21,000 |
| West Bengal | 59 | ₹15,000 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 50 | ₹18,000 |
| Bihar | 41 | ₹15,000 |
| Punjab | 37 | ₹18,000 |
| Uttarakhand | 34 | ₹16,500 |
| Odisha | 28 | ₹17,500 |
| Jharkhand | 19 | ₹15,000 |
| Chhattisgarh | 16 | ₹16,800 |
| Haryana | 15 | ₹19,500 |
Market
Who is hiring in India
131 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Jeena Sikho Lifecare Limited18
- Personience Solutions Private Limited5
- Sarva Food Chain Private Limited5
- Top Manpower Management Services Private5
- Celebrities Banarasi Paan pvt ltd4
- Home4
- House4
- Luxury Villa4
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 | ₹17,500 | +14% |
| Restaurant Experience | ₹20,000 | ₹17,500 | +14% |
| Chinese | ₹20,000 | ₹17,500 | +14% |
| Veg | ₹19,500 | ₹17,500 | +11% |
Real offers
Recent Cook / Chef posts with pay
- Cook / ChefBayview Hospitality And Wellness Private Limited · Fresher · Yesterday₹16,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Cook / ChefPrerna Singh (Hire Point Placement Service) · Delhi · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹20,000 – ₹25,000/month
- Cook / ChefEcorise Properties · Pune · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹15,000 – ₹30,000/month
- Cook / ChefTeam Ideal · Mumbai · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹22,000 – ₹28,000/month
- Cook / ChefAngithi Tadka By Madaan · Delhi · 2+ yrs · Yesterday₹22,000 – ₹23,000/month
- Cook / ChefBelgian Waffle · Kolkata · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹11,500 – ₹12,500/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Cook / Chef salary in India?
The median advertised salary is ₹18,500 a month across 1,677 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹15,000 and ₹22,500, and 10% of posts pay ₹27,000 or more.
What is the Cook / Chef salary for freshers in India?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹17,500 a month, based on 246 jobs.
What do Cook / Chef jobs pay experienced candidates in India?
1–2 years: ₹19,000 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Which city in India pays the most for Cook / Chef jobs?
Hyderabad (₹21,000), Chennai (₹21,000) and Bengaluru (₹20,300) have the highest median offers among cities with at least 5 posts.
Which skills raise Cook / Chef salaries in India?
North Indian (+14%), Restaurant Experience (+14%) and Chinese (+14%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 1,677 active job posts for Cook / Chef in India 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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