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Cook Salary in Bihar (2026)
₹12,500per month, median
Half of Cook posts in Bihar offer ₹11,000–₹15,300 a month. Based on 56 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹10,500 | ₹11,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹15,300 | ₹17,500 |
- Active posts
- 56
- Employers
- 56
- Open to freshers
- 5%
- New in 30 days
- 1
What to offer Cook candidates in Bihar
- Offer at least ₹12,500 a month to match the typical post in Bihar; ₹15,300 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Ask for North Indian only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹15,000 against ₹11,500.
- 1 new Cook posts went live in the last 30 days — publish your monthly range so candidates can compare.
Experience
Cook salary by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 3 | — |
| 1–2 years | 53 | ₹12,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 56 | ₹12,500 |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th93% · 52
- 12th pass5% · 3
- 10th pass2% · 1
Cities
Cook salary by city in Bihar
| City | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Patna | 50 | ₹12,500 |
| Muzaffarpur | 4 | — |
| Bhagalpur | 1 | — |
| Gaya | 1 | — |
Compare
Bihar vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bihar | ₹12,500 | — | 56 |
| India | ₹15,000 | +20% | 2,532 |
| Jharkhand | ₹12,500 | +0% | 20 |
| West Bengal | ₹13,300 | +6% | 46 |
| Odisha | ₹13,000 | +4% | 58 |
| Chhattisgarh | ₹13,500 | +8% | 34 |
| Uttar Pradesh | ₹12,500 | +0% | 148 |
Market
Who is hiring in Bihar
1 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Apna Cyber Cafe1
- For Home1
- Girls Hostel1
- Puja Printech Pvt Ltd1
- Sangam Restaurant1
- The Zero Mile Cafe1
- Vishnu Ji Tiffin Centre1
- Vivid Divine Brilliance Private Limited ()1
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 | ₹15,000 | ₹11,500 | +30% |
| Non Veg | ₹13,500 | ₹12,300 | +10% |
| Veg | ₹13,300 | ₹12,500 | +6% |
Real offers
Recent Cook posts with pay
- CookYoush Hotel · Patna · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹10,000 – ₹15,000/month
- CookShyam Tiffin Service'S · Patna · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹10,000 – ₹11,000/month
- CookSupramental Advertisement and Sound · Patna · 2+ yrs · 16 days ago₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- CookPatliputra Super 30 · Patna · 2+ yrs · 24 days ago₹12,000 – ₹18,000/month
- CookZixick | Best Branding Agency In Bihar · Patna · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹15,000/month
- CookRaj Food Solution.Com · Patna · 2+ yrs · 30 Sept₹18,000 – ₹21,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Cook salary in Bihar?
The median advertised salary is ₹12,500 a month across 56 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹11,000 and ₹15,300, and 10% of posts pay ₹17,500 or more.
What do Cook jobs pay experienced candidates in Bihar?
1–2 years: ₹12,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Is Cook pay in Bihar higher than the India average?
No, 17% lower: ₹12,500 in Bihar against ₹15,000 across India.
Which skills raise Cook salaries in Bihar?
North Indian (+30%), Non Veg (+10%) and Veg (+6%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 56 active job posts for Cook in Bihar 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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