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Cook Salary in Karnataka (2026)
₹16,000per month, median
Half of Cook posts in Karnataka offer ₹11,000–₹20,000 a month. Based on 286 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹7,500 | ₹11,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹25,000 |
- Active posts
- 286
- Employers
- 187
- Open to freshers
- 45%
- New in 30 days
- 8
What to offer Cook candidates in Karnataka
- Offer at least ₹16,000 a month to match the typical post in Karnataka; ₹20,000 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹13,800 — 14% below the overall median.
- Ask for North Indian only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹19,000 against ₹15,000.
- 8 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) | 128 | ₹13,800 |
| 1–2 years | 158 | ₹17,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 231 | ₹17,500 |
| Part-time | 55 | ₹8,500 |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th91% · 259
- 12th pass8% · 23
- 10th pass1% · 4
Cities
Cook salary by city in Karnataka
| City | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru | 253 | ₹16,000 |
| Mangaluru | 12 | ₹20,000 |
| Kalaburagi | 7 | ₹12,500 |
| Mysuru | 7 | ₹6,500 |
| Belagavi | 2 | — |
| Udupi | 2 | — |
| Hassan | 1 | — |
| Mandya | 1 | — |
| Sagar | 1 | — |
Compare
Karnataka vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karnataka | ₹16,000 | — | 286 |
| India | ₹15,000 | -6% | 2,532 |
| Tamil Nadu | ₹13,500 | -16% | 269 |
| Telangana | ₹16,000 | +0% | 197 |
| Andhra Pradesh | ₹16,500 | +3% | 45 |
| Maharashtra | ₹16,500 | +3% | 418 |
| Chhattisgarh | ₹13,500 | -16% | 34 |
Market
Who is hiring in Karnataka
8 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Maid It Easy69
- Maid4You10
- Smart Driver Solutions7
- Indu Global Solution4
- Broomees India Private Limited3
- House Cook3
- Jeeva Associates3
- Peoplenet Access Solutions Private Limited3
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 | ₹19,000 | ₹15,000 | +27% |
| Non Veg | ₹17,500 | ₹15,000 | +17% |
| Veg | ₹17,500 | ₹15,500 | +13% |
Real offers
Recent Cook posts with pay
- Cook6262 Fitness · Bengaluru · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹18,000 – ₹22,000/month
- CookPersonal · Bengaluru · 1–2 yrs · 13 days ago₹10,000/month
- CookMomoguys · Bengaluru · 1–2 yrs · 13 days ago₹20,000 – ₹25,000/month
- CookPitaafi · Bengaluru · 1–2 yrs · 18 days ago₹22,000 – ₹26,000/month
- CookColive Hostel · Bengaluru · 1–2 yrs · 19 days ago₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- CookDesi dugout · Bengaluru · 2+ yrs · 19 days ago₹18,000 – ₹22,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Cook salary in Karnataka?
The median advertised salary is ₹16,000 a month across 286 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹11,000 and ₹20,000, and 10% of posts pay ₹25,000 or more.
What is the Cook salary for freshers in Karnataka?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹13,800 a month, based on 128 jobs.
What do Cook jobs pay experienced candidates in Karnataka?
1–2 years: ₹17,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Which city in Karnataka pays the most for Cook jobs?
Mangaluru (₹20,000), Bengaluru (₹16,000) and Kalaburagi (₹12,500) have the highest median offers among cities with at least 5 posts.
Is Cook pay in Karnataka higher than the India average?
Yes, 7% higher: ₹16,000 in Karnataka against ₹15,000 across India.
Which skills raise Cook salaries in Karnataka?
North Indian (+27%), Non Veg (+17%) and Veg (+13%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 286 active job posts for Cook in Karnataka 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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