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Cook Salary in Maharashtra (2026)
₹16,500per month, median
Half of Cook posts in Maharashtra offer ₹12,500–₹20,900 a month. Based on 418 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹10,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹16,500 | ₹20,900 | ₹25,000 |
- Active posts
- 418
- Employers
- 383
- Open to freshers
- 24%
- New in 30 days
- 23
What to offer Cook candidates in Maharashtra
- Offer at least ₹16,500 a month to match the typical post in Maharashtra; ₹20,900 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹15,000 — 9% below the overall median.
- Ask for Veg only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹17,500 against ₹15,000.
- 23 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) | 102 | ₹15,000 |
| 1–2 years | 316 | ₹17,300 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 401 | ₹16,500 |
| Part-time | 17 | ₹9,000 |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th80% · 334
- 12th pass11% · 45
- 10th pass9% · 38
- Graduate0% · 1
Compare
Maharashtra vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra | ₹16,500 | — | 418 |
| India | ₹15,000 | -9% | 2,532 |
| Gujarat | ₹13,500 | -18% | 115 |
| Telangana | ₹16,000 | -3% | 197 |
| Madhya Pradesh | ₹14,500 | -12% | 55 |
| Karnataka | ₹16,000 | -3% | 286 |
| Andhra Pradesh | ₹16,500 | +0% | 45 |
Market
Who is hiring in Maharashtra
23 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Maid It Easy6
- Pintu5
- Mumbai Manpower services pvt ltd4
- Emerald Vista Luxury Suites3
- Jivanrang Lifecare Private Limited3
- Mehp Technologies Private Limited3
- My House Maid3
- Reliable Spaces Pvt Ltd3
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 | ₹17,500 | ₹15,000 | +17% |
| South Indian | ₹17,800 | ₹15,500 | +15% |
| Non Veg | ₹17,500 | ₹15,500 | +13% |
| North Indian | ₹17,500 | ₹16,000 | +9% |
Real offers
Recent Cook posts with pay
- CookFood junction · Mumbai · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹20,000 – ₹21,000/month
- CookFor my home · Mumbai · 2+ yrs · 3 days ago₹10,000 – ₹14,000/month
- CookAgarwal House · Pune · 2+ yrs · 5 days ago₹10,000 – ₹15,000/month
- CookHotel ITWalaa · Pune · 1–2 yrs · 13 days ago₹12,000 – ₹15,000/month
- CookVks Premium · Mumbai · 1–2 yrs · 13 days ago₹10,000 – ₹11,000/month
- CookJagula Snacks Taste Of Bengal · Pune · 1–2 yrs · 14 days ago₹10,000 – ₹11,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Cook salary in Maharashtra?
The median advertised salary is ₹16,500 a month across 418 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹12,500 and ₹20,900, and 10% of posts pay ₹25,000 or more.
What is the Cook salary for freshers in Maharashtra?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹15,000 a month, based on 102 jobs.
What do Cook jobs pay experienced candidates in Maharashtra?
1–2 years: ₹17,300 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Which city in Maharashtra pays the most for Cook jobs?
Mumbai (₹17,500), Pune (₹16,800) and Nashik (₹15,500) have the highest median offers among cities with at least 5 posts.
Is Cook pay in Maharashtra higher than the India average?
Yes, 10% higher: ₹16,500 in Maharashtra against ₹15,000 across India.
Which skills raise Cook salaries in Maharashtra?
Veg (+17%), South Indian (+15%) and Non Veg (+13%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 418 active job posts for Cook in Maharashtra 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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