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Cook Salary in Punjab (2026)
₹16,500per month, median
Half of Cook posts in Punjab offer ₹12,500–₹19,000 a month. Based on 29 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹10,900 | ₹12,500 | ₹16,500 | ₹19,000 | ₹22,500 |
- Active posts
- 29
- Employers
- 26
- Open to freshers
- 10%
- New in 30 days
- 1
What to offer Cook candidates in Punjab
- Offer at least ₹16,500 a month to match the typical post in Punjab; ₹19,000 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 ₹16,500.
- 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 | 26 | ₹17,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 29 | ₹16,500 |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th59% · 17
- 12th pass34% · 10
- 10th pass7% · 2
Cities
Cook salary by city in Punjab
| City | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Ludhiana | 12 | ₹17,000 |
| Mohali | 12 | ₹16,500 |
| Amritsar | 2 | — |
| Jalandhar | 2 | — |
| Patiala | 1 | — |
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Punjab vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab | ₹16,500 | — | 29 |
| India | ₹15,000 | -9% | 2,532 |
| Chandigarh | ₹16,800 | +2% | 34 |
| Haryana | ₹15,000 | -9% | 22 |
| Delhi | ₹17,500 | +6% | 427 |
| Uttarakhand | ₹15,500 | -6% | 55 |
| Rajasthan | ₹15,000 | -9% | 135 |
Market
Who is hiring in Punjab
1 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Nanuan'S4
- Food Festival1
- Goswami Tent Services1
- Kapsha Constructions Pvt Ltd1
- Manni Dhaba1
- Rajasthani Snacks & Fast Food1
- Satnam Punjabi Dhaba1
- Singh Legal Associates1
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 | ₹16,500 | +18% |
Real offers
Recent Cook posts with pay
- CookSharma'S Vegetarian · Ludhiana · 1–2 yrs · 11 days ago₹20,000 – ₹25,000/month
- CookAman Dhaba · Ludhiana · 2+ yrs · 30 Sept₹10,000 – ₹15,000/month
- CookYummy Tummy · Ludhiana · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹8,000 – ₹12,000/month
- CookNew Delhi Metal Store · Ludhiana · 2+ yrs · 30 Sept₹15,000 – ₹18,000/month
- CookGolden Chilli · Patiala · 2+ yrs · 30 Sept₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- CookHomeland Hieghts Residence Society Sector 70 Mohali · Mohali · 2+ yrs · 30 Sept₹15,000 – ₹18,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Cook salary in Punjab?
The median advertised salary is ₹16,500 a month across 29 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹12,500 and ₹19,000, and 10% of posts pay ₹22,500 or more.
What do Cook jobs pay experienced candidates in Punjab?
1–2 years: ₹17,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Which city in Punjab pays the most for Cook jobs?
Ludhiana (₹17,000) and Mohali (₹16,500) have the highest median offers among cities with at least 5 posts.
Is Cook pay in Punjab higher than the India average?
Yes, 10% higher: ₹16,500 in Punjab against ₹15,000 across India.
Which skills raise Cook salaries in Punjab?
Veg (+18%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 29 active job posts for Cook in Punjab 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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