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Cook Salary in Kolkata (2026)
₹13,000per month, median
Half of Cook posts in Kolkata offer ₹11,000–₹16,500 a month. Based on 41 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹16,500 | ₹19,000 |
- Active posts
- 41
- Employers
- 39
- Open to freshers
- 7%
- New in 30 days
- 1
What to offer Cook candidates in Kolkata
- Offer at least ₹13,000 a month to match the typical post in Kolkata; ₹16,500 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Ask for Non Veg only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹15,000 against ₹12,800.
- 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 | 38 | ₹13,000 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 39 | ₹13,000 |
| Part-time | 2 | — |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th98% · 40
- 12th pass2% · 1
Localities
Cook salary by area of Kolkata
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Baguiati | 3 | — |
| Kalikapur | 3 | — |
| Rajarhat | 3 | — |
| Dum Dum Cant | 2 | — |
| Anandpur | 1 | — |
| Andul Road | 1 | — |
| Barahanagar | 1 | — |
| Barrackpore | 1 | — |
Compare
Kolkata vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata | ₹13,000 | — | 41 |
| West Bengal (state) | ₹13,300 | +2% | 46 |
| India | ₹15,000 | +15% | 2,532 |
Market
Who is hiring in Kolkata
1 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Om Shanti Hotel And Restaurant3
- Child Vision Foundation1
- Dial Easy Finserve Private Limited1
- Hls (P) Ltd1
- Sharma'S Food Corner1
- Shivam construction1
- Sushil Kumar Jain (Chalo Naukripay)1
- U Turn Cafe1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non Veg | ₹15,000 | ₹12,800 | +18% |
Real offers
Recent Cook posts with pay
- CookYs Textile Pvt Ltd · Kolkata · 2+ yrs · 17 days ago₹18,000 – ₹20,000/month
- CookAny Time Fish · Kolkata · 2+ yrs · 30 Sept₹12,000 – ₹20,000/month
- CookMaa Laxmi Petai Porota Centre · Kolkata · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- CookGolden Kitchen · Kolkata · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹10,000 – ₹11,000/month
- CookBasil Enterprise · Kolkata · Fresher · 30 Sept₹12,000 – ₹15,000/month
- CookG. R. ..Hotel. · Kolkata · 2+ yrs · 30 Sept₹10,000 – ₹15,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Cook salary in Kolkata?
The median advertised salary is ₹13,000 a month across 41 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹11,000 and ₹16,500, and 10% of posts pay ₹19,000 or more.
What do Cook jobs pay experienced candidates in Kolkata?
1–2 years: ₹13,000 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Is Cook pay in Kolkata higher than in the rest of West Bengal?
It is about the same: ₹13,000 in Kolkata against ₹13,300 across West Bengal.
Which skills raise Cook salaries in Kolkata?
Non Veg (+18%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 41 active job posts for Cook in Kolkata 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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