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Cook Salary in Uttar Pradesh (2026)
₹12,500per month, median
Half of Cook posts in Uttar Pradesh offer ₹11,000–₹16,600 a month. Based on 148 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹16,600 | ₹19,000 |
- Active posts
- 149
- Employers
- 141
- Open to freshers
- 11%
- New in 30 days
- 3
What to offer Cook candidates in Uttar Pradesh
- Offer at least ₹12,500 a month to match the typical post in Uttar Pradesh; ₹16,600 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹11,600 — 7% below the overall median.
- Ask for Chinese only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹14,800 against ₹12,500.
- 3 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) | 16 | ₹11,600 |
| 1–2 years | 132 | ₹12,800 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 148 | ₹12,500 |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th60% · 89
- 12th pass36% · 53
- 10th pass5% · 7
Compare
Uttar Pradesh vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | ₹12,500 | — | 148 |
| India | ₹15,000 | +20% | 2,532 |
| Uttarakhand | ₹15,500 | +24% | 55 |
| Delhi | ₹17,500 | +40% | 427 |
| Haryana | ₹15,000 | +20% | 22 |
| Madhya Pradesh | ₹14,500 | +16% | 55 |
| Chandigarh | ₹16,800 | +34% | 34 |
Market
Who is hiring in Uttar Pradesh
3 new posts in the last 30 days.
- A.S Social Service Pvt.Ltd3
- Graces Innovations And Services Pvt. Ltd.2
- House2
- Ramadevi Medical Centre Private Limited2
- The Monark In Guest House2
- The Munch2
- ooloo Kitchen2
- The Aryan Cafe1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | ₹14,800 | ₹12,500 | +18% |
| Veg | ₹14,000 | ₹12,500 | +12% |
| North Indian | ₹14,000 | ₹12,500 | +12% |
Real offers
Recent Cook posts with pay
- CookAngry Birds Merch · Jhansi · 1–2 yrs · 3 days ago₹20,000 – ₹30,000/month
- CookSamriddhi Furniture & Decor · Lucknow · 2+ yrs · 12 days ago₹17,000 – ₹22,000/month
- CookThe Munch · Mathura · 2+ yrs · 25 days ago₹15,000 – ₹22,000/month
- CookPizzeria · Lucknow · 1–2 yrs · 9 Oct₹8,000/month
- CookSaffron Hotel · Mathura · 1–2 yrs · 8 Oct₹12,000 – ₹14,000/month
- CookMidland fruit · Mathura · 2+ yrs · 1 Oct₹15,000 – ₹18,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Cook salary in Uttar Pradesh?
The median advertised salary is ₹12,500 a month across 148 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹11,000 and ₹16,600, and 10% of posts pay ₹19,000 or more.
What is the Cook salary for freshers in Uttar Pradesh?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹11,600 a month, based on 16 jobs.
What do Cook jobs pay experienced candidates in Uttar Pradesh?
1–2 years: ₹12,800 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Which city in Uttar Pradesh pays the most for Cook jobs?
Mathura (₹16,500), Lucknow (₹12,500) and Varanasi (₹12,500) have the highest median offers among cities with at least 5 posts.
Is Cook pay in Uttar Pradesh higher than the India average?
No, 17% lower: ₹12,500 in Uttar Pradesh against ₹15,000 across India.
Which skills raise Cook salaries in Uttar Pradesh?
Chinese (+18%), Veg (+12%) and North Indian (+12%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 148 active job posts for Cook in Uttar Pradesh 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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