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Cook Salary in Mumbai (2026)
₹17,500per month, median
Half of Cook posts in Mumbai offer ₹12,500–₹21,000 a month. Based on 176 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹9,500 | ₹12,500 | ₹17,500 | ₹21,000 | ₹25,000 |
- Active posts
- 176
- Employers
- 155
- Open to freshers
- 26%
- New in 30 days
- 10
What to offer Cook candidates in Mumbai
- Offer at least ₹17,500 a month to match the typical post in Mumbai; ₹21,000 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹15,500 — 11% below the overall median.
- Ask for South Indian only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹18,300 against ₹16,300.
- 10 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) | 45 | ₹15,500 |
| 1–2 years | 131 | ₹17,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 166 | ₹17,500 |
| Part-time | 10 | ₹12,500 |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th93% · 163
- 10th pass5% · 9
- 12th pass2% · 4
Localities
Cook salary by area of Mumbai
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Thane | 10 | ₹16,300 |
| Dombivali East | 8 | ₹16,000 |
| Andheri West | 7 | ₹19,000 |
| Thane West | 7 | ₹17,500 |
| Andheri East | 6 | ₹21,800 |
| Navi Mumbai | 6 | ₹18,800 |
| Powai | 6 | ₹25,500 |
| Borivali West | 5 | ₹13,500 |
Compare
Mumbai vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | ₹17,500 | — | 176 |
| Maharashtra (state) | ₹16,500 | -6% | 418 |
| India | ₹15,000 | -14% | 2,532 |
Market
Who is hiring in Mumbai
10 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Maid It Easy4
- Mumbai Manpower services pvt ltd4
- Jivanrang Lifecare Private Limited3
- Mehp Technologies Private Limited3
- My House Maid3
- Reliable Spaces Pvt Ltd3
- Mysore Colony2
- V A Maid Services2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Indian | ₹18,300 | ₹16,300 | +12% |
| Veg | ₹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
- CookVks Premium · Mumbai · 1–2 yrs · 13 days ago₹10,000 – ₹11,000/month
- CookStove2Box · Mumbai · Fresher · 17 days ago₹17,000 – ₹18,000/month
- CookWestern Chemical Industries Pvt Ltd · Mumbai · 2+ yrs · 18 days ago₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- CookMom'S Kitchen · Mumbai · Fresher · 19 days ago₹14,000 – ₹20,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Cook salary in Mumbai?
The median advertised salary is ₹17,500 a month across 176 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹12,500 and ₹21,000, and 10% of posts pay ₹25,000 or more.
What is the Cook salary for freshers in Mumbai?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹15,500 a month, based on 45 jobs.
What do Cook jobs pay experienced candidates in Mumbai?
1–2 years: ₹17,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Where in Mumbai do Cook jobs pay the most?
Powai (₹25,500), Andheri East (₹21,800) and Andheri West (₹19,000) have the highest median offers among areas with at least 5 posts.
Is Cook pay in Mumbai higher than in the rest of Maharashtra?
Yes, 6% higher: ₹17,500 in Mumbai against ₹16,500 across Maharashtra.
Which skills raise Cook salaries in Mumbai?
South Indian (+12%) and Veg (+9%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 176 active job posts for Cook in Mumbai 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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