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Cook Salary in Tamil Nadu (2026)
₹13,500per month, median
Half of Cook posts in Tamil Nadu offer ₹8,500–₹17,500 a month. Based on 269 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹6,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹13,500 | ₹17,500 | ₹23,600 |
- Active posts
- 269
- Employers
- 123
- Open to freshers
- 57%
- New in 30 days
- 7
What to offer Cook candidates in Tamil Nadu
- Offer at least ₹13,500 a month to match the typical post in Tamil Nadu; ₹17,500 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹9,800 — 27% below the overall median.
- 7 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) | 152 | ₹9,800 |
| 1–2 years | 117 | ₹17,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 174 | ₹16,500 |
| Part-time | 95 | ₹8,000 |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th94% · 253
- 12th pass5% · 14
- 10th pass1% · 2
Cities
Cook salary by city in Tamil Nadu
| City | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 239 | ₹12,500 |
| Coimbatore | 19 | ₹20,000 |
| Tiruppur | 6 | ₹23,000 |
| Krishnagiri | 2 | — |
| Madurai | 2 | — |
| Vellore | 1 | — |
Compare
Tamil Nadu vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu | ₹13,500 | — | 269 |
| India | ₹15,000 | +11% | 2,532 |
| Karnataka | ₹16,000 | +19% | 286 |
| Andhra Pradesh | ₹16,500 | +22% | 45 |
| Telangana | ₹16,000 | +19% | 197 |
| Maharashtra | ₹16,500 | +22% | 418 |
| Chhattisgarh | ₹13,500 | +0% | 34 |
Market
Who is hiring in Tamil Nadu
7 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Oscar Domestic Services86
- Maid It Easy37
- Maid4You10
- Get Maideasy9
- Sri Sai Baba Manpower agency4
- Oscar Manpower Services3
- Thaagam Foundation3
- Revathi Home Needs2
Real offers
Recent Cook posts with pay
- CookHNK Cuisines · Chennai · 2+ yrs · Yesterday₹15,000 – ₹17,000/month
- CookMaid It Easy · Chennai · Fresher · 2 days ago₹9,000 – ₹10,000/month
- CookOscar Manpower Services · Chennai · Fresher · 2 days ago₹10,000/month
- CookGet Maideasy · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹13,000 – ₹15,000/month
- CookThuri Ramakrishna Ramachandra Reddiar (T R R Automotive) · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 13 days ago₹20,000 – ₹25,000/month
- CookWow Momo · Coimbatore · 1–2 yrs · 15 days ago₹12,000 – ₹15,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Cook salary in Tamil Nadu?
The median advertised salary is ₹13,500 a month across 269 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹8,500 and ₹17,500, and 10% of posts pay ₹23,600 or more.
What is the Cook salary for freshers in Tamil Nadu?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹9,800 a month, based on 152 jobs.
What do Cook jobs pay experienced candidates in Tamil Nadu?
1–2 years: ₹17,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Which city in Tamil Nadu pays the most for Cook jobs?
Tiruppur (₹23,000), Coimbatore (₹20,000) and Chennai (₹12,500) have the highest median offers among cities with at least 5 posts.
Is Cook pay in Tamil Nadu higher than the India average?
No, 10% lower: ₹13,500 in Tamil Nadu against ₹15,000 across India.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 269 active job posts for Cook in Tamil Nadu 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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