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Cook Salary in Chandigarh (2026)
₹16,800per month, median
Half of Cook posts in Chandigarh offer ₹13,900–₹18,900 a month. Based on 34 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹11,500 | ₹13,900 | ₹16,800 | ₹18,900 | ₹21,500 |
- Active posts
- 34
- Employers
- 34
- Open to freshers
- 3%
- New in 30 days
- 3
What to offer Cook candidates in Chandigarh
- Offer at least ₹16,800 a month to match the typical post in Chandigarh; ₹18,900 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Ask for Veg only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹19,500 against ₹15,000.
- 3 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) | 1 | — |
| 1–2 years | 33 | ₹17,000 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 34 | ₹16,800 |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th71% · 24
- 12th pass26% · 9
- 10th pass3% · 1
Localities
Cook salary by area of Chandigarh
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Panchkula | 4 | — |
| Sector-18 | 4 | — |
| Sector-52 | 4 | — |
| New Chandigarh | 3 | — |
| Peer Mucchalla | 2 | — |
| Sector-15 | 2 | — |
| Sector-43 | 2 | — |
| Ambala Highway | 1 | — |
Compare
Chandigarh vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandigarh | ₹16,800 | — | 34 |
| Chandigarh (state) | ₹16,800 | +0% | 34 |
| India | ₹15,000 | -11% | 2,532 |
Market
Who is hiring in Chandigarh
3 new posts in the last 30 days.
- 99 Marketing Services1
- Anandhi Services1
- Apna Punjabi Dhaba1
- Desi Kulhad Chai1
- Family Cafe1
- Home1
- House1
- Nanuan'S1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veg | ₹19,500 | ₹15,000 | +30% |
| Home Cook Experience | ₹19,500 | ₹15,300 | +28% |
| North Indian | ₹19,000 | ₹15,000 | +27% |
Real offers
Recent Cook posts with pay
- CookStudio Paveela · Chandigarh · 2+ yrs · 13 days ago₹18,000 – ₹20,000/month
- CookZeus Events Global · Chandigarh · 2+ yrs · 20 days ago₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- CookSkillx Design Pvt Ltd · Chandigarh · 1–2 yrs · 23 days ago₹16,000 – ₹18,000/month
- CookGsl Builder · Chandigarh · 2+ yrs · 30 Sept₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- CookV R Enterprise · Chandigarh · 2+ yrs · 30 Sept₹20,000 – ₹23,000/month
- CookHotel G K President · Chandigarh · 2+ yrs · 30 Sept₹14,000 – ₹17,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Cook salary in Chandigarh?
The median advertised salary is ₹16,800 a month across 34 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹13,900 and ₹18,900, and 10% of posts pay ₹21,500 or more.
What do Cook jobs pay experienced candidates in Chandigarh?
1–2 years: ₹17,000 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Is Cook pay in Chandigarh higher than in the rest of Chandigarh?
It is about the same: ₹16,800 in Chandigarh against ₹16,800 across Chandigarh.
Which skills raise Cook salaries in Chandigarh?
Veg (+30%), Home Cook Experience (+28%) and North Indian (+27%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 34 active job posts for Cook in Chandigarh 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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