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Cook Salary in Telangana (2026)
₹16,000per month, median
Half of Cook posts in Telangana offer ₹12,500–₹21,500 a month. Based on 197 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹9,500 | ₹12,500 | ₹16,000 | ₹21,500 | ₹27,500 |
- Active posts
- 198
- Employers
- 123
- Open to freshers
- 35%
- New in 30 days
- 12
What to offer Cook candidates in Telangana
- Offer at least ₹16,000 a month to match the typical post in Telangana; ₹21,500 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹13,500 — 16% below the overall median.
- Ask for North Indian only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹19,000 against ₹15,000.
- 12 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) | 69 | ₹13,500 |
| 1–2 years | 128 | ₹17,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 162 | ₹18,500 |
| Part-time | 35 | ₹11,500 |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th71% · 141
- 10th pass28% · 55
- 12th pass1% · 2
Cities
Cook salary by city in Telangana
| City | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | 195 | ₹16,000 |
| Warangal | 2 | — |
Compare
Telangana vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telangana | ₹16,000 | — | 197 |
| India | ₹15,000 | -6% | 2,532 |
| Andhra Pradesh | ₹16,500 | +3% | 45 |
| Karnataka | ₹16,000 | +0% | 286 |
| Maharashtra | ₹16,500 | +3% | 418 |
| Chhattisgarh | ₹13,500 | -16% | 34 |
| Madhya Pradesh | ₹14,500 | -9% | 55 |
Market
Who is hiring in Telangana
12 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Maid It Easy59
- JK Group6
- Sadhu Hospital4
- Annapoorna Agencies Pvt Ltd3
- Personal3
- Anandhi Services2
- Millennial Foods2
- Tmc..2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Indian | ₹19,000 | ₹15,000 | +27% |
Real offers
Recent Cook posts with pay
- CookMaid It Easy · Hyderabad · 1–2 yrs · 12 days ago₹27,000 – ₹28,000/month
- CookMaid It Easy · Hyderabad · 2+ yrs · 12 days ago₹27,000 – ₹28,000/month
- CookDigitronics · Hyderabad · 1–2 yrs · 13 days ago₹27,000 – ₹28,000/month
- CookVijayalaxmi Samosa Corner · Hyderabad · 1–2 yrs · 15 days ago₹20,000/month
- CookQuck Maid Service · Hyderabad · Fresher · 19 days ago₹8,000 – ₹12,000/month
- CookQuck Maid Service · Hyderabad · Fresher · 19 days ago₹8,000 – ₹12,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Cook salary in Telangana?
The median advertised salary is ₹16,000 a month across 197 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹12,500 and ₹21,500, and 10% of posts pay ₹27,500 or more.
What is the Cook salary for freshers in Telangana?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹13,500 a month, based on 69 jobs.
What do Cook jobs pay experienced candidates in Telangana?
1–2 years: ₹17,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Is Cook pay in Telangana higher than the India average?
Yes, 7% higher: ₹16,000 in Telangana against ₹15,000 across India.
Which skills raise Cook salaries in Telangana?
North Indian (+27%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 197 active job posts for Cook in Telangana 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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