Salary benchmark for employers
Cook Salary in West Bengal (2026)
₹13,300per month, median
Half of Cook posts in West Bengal offer ₹11,000–₹16,500 a month. Based on 46 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹9,800 | ₹11,000 | ₹13,300 | ₹16,500 | ₹19,000 |
- Active posts
- 46
- Employers
- 44
- Open to freshers
- 9%
- New in 30 days
- 2
What to offer Cook candidates in West Bengal
- Offer at least ₹13,300 a month to match the typical post in West Bengal; ₹16,500 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Ask for Non Veg only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹15,000 against ₹12,500.
- 2 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) | 4 | — |
| 1–2 years | 42 | ₹13,000 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 44 | ₹13,300 |
| Part-time | 2 | — |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th96% · 44
- 12th pass4% · 2
Cities
Cook salary by city in West Bengal
| City | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Kolkata | 41 | ₹13,000 |
| Siliguri | 3 | — |
| Asansol | 1 | — |
| Howrah | 1 | — |
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West Bengal vs other places
Market
Who is hiring in West Bengal
2 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Om Shanti Hotel And Restaurant3
- Child Vision Foundation1
- Dial Easy Finserve Private Limited1
- Hls (P) Ltd1
- Sharma'S Food Corner1
- Shivam Tie Up Pvt Ltd1
- Sushil Kumar Jain (Chalo Naukripay)1
- U Turn 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non Veg | ₹15,000 | ₹12,500 | +20% |
| Veg | ₹15,000 | ₹13,000 | +15% |
Real offers
Recent Cook posts with pay
- CookGolden Hotel & Restaurant · Howrah · 1–2 yrs · 16 days ago₹12,000 – ₹18,000/month
- CookYs Textile Pvt Ltd · Kolkata · 2+ yrs · 17 days ago₹18,000 – ₹20,000/month
- CookMarcel Salon & Cafe · Siliguri · Fresher · 9 Oct₹15,000/month
- CookAny Time Fish · Kolkata · 2+ yrs · 30 Sept₹12,000 – ₹20,000/month
- CookMaa Laxmi Petai Porota Centre · Kolkata · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- CookGolden Kitchen · Kolkata · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹10,000 – ₹11,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Cook salary in West Bengal?
The median advertised salary is ₹13,300 a month across 46 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹11,000 and ₹16,500, and 10% of posts pay ₹19,000 or more.
What do Cook jobs pay experienced candidates in West Bengal?
1–2 years: ₹13,000 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Is Cook pay in West Bengal higher than the India average?
No, 11% lower: ₹13,300 in West Bengal against ₹15,000 across India.
Which skills raise Cook salaries in West Bengal?
Non Veg (+20%) and Veg (+15%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 46 active job posts for Cook in West Bengal 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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