Hiring market · Karnataka
Hire Cook in Karnataka
286 active cook jobs in Karnataka from 187 employers, a median offer of ₹16,000 a month and 45% open to freshers.
Hiring market in Karnataka
- Active jobs
- 286
- 640 openings
- Employers hiring
- 187
- Median pay / month
- ₹16,000
- ₹11,000–₹20,000
- Open to freshers
- 45%
- New in 7 days
- 0
- New in 30 days
- 8
From live job posts on BetterJobs · updated 14 November 2026
Hiring market
Cook hiring in Karnataka: what the data says
There are 286 active cook jobs in Karnataka from 187 employers, with 640 openings between them. None arrived in the last 7 days; 8 arrived in the last 30.
The median advertised pay for cook jobs in Karnataka is ₹16,000 a month (286 posts state a salary). Half of all offers sit between ₹11,000 and ₹20,000; the top tenth start at ₹25,000. Karnataka pays 7% above the all-India median (₹15,000).
Median pay by experience: freshers ₹13,800 and 1–2 years ₹17,500. 45% of posts accept freshers; the remaining 55% want prior experience.
Bengaluru (253), Mangaluru (12) and Kalaburagi (7) have the most openings in Karnataka. Maid It Easy, Maid4You and Smart Driver Solutions have the most live posts — they are your main competition for candidates. 81% of posts are full-time, 19% part-time. The most common qualification asked is below 10th (91% of posts).
Posts asking for North Indian offer a median of ₹19,000 against ₹15,000 without it (+27%). Those asking for Non Veg offer a median of ₹17,500 against ₹15,000 without it (+17%).
Monthly pay in Karnataka
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹7,500 | ₹11,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹25,000 |
Pay by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 128 | ₹13,800 |
| 1–2 years | 158 | ₹17,500 |
Compare
How Karnataka compares
| Place | Median pay | vs here | Posts with pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karnataka | ₹16,000 | — | 286 |
| India | ₹15,000 | -6% | 2,532 |
| Tamil Nadu | ₹13,500 | -16% | 269 |
| Telangana | ₹16,000 | +0% | 197 |
| Andhra Pradesh | ₹16,500 | +3% | 45 |
| Maharashtra | ₹16,500 | +3% | 418 |
| Chhattisgarh | ₹13,500 | -16% | 34 |
Employment type
- Full-time81% · 231
- Part-time19% · 55
Work mode
- On-site100% · 286
Qualification asked
- Below 10th91% · 259
- 12th pass8% · 23
- 10th pass1% · 4
Cities
Where in Karnataka the jobs are
| City | Active jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru | 253 | ₹16,000 |
| Mangaluru | 12 | ₹20,000 |
| Kalaburagi | 7 | ₹12,500 |
| Mysuru | 7 | ₹6,500 |
| Belagavi | 2 | — |
| Udupi | 2 | — |
| Hassan | 1 | — |
| Mandya | 1 | — |
| Sagar | 1 | — |
Competition for talent
Who else is hiring in Karnataka
- 1.Maid It Easy69 posts
- 2.Maid4You10 posts
- 3.Smart Driver Solutions7 posts
- 4.Indu Global Solution4 posts
- 5.Broomees India Private Limited3 posts
- 6.House Cook3 posts
- 7.Jeeva Associates3 posts
- 8.Peoplenet Access Solutions Private Limited3 posts
Skills premium
Skills that pay more
Median monthly pay of posts that ask for the skill versus posts that do not (cook jobs in Karnataka).
| Skill | With | Without | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Indian | ₹19,000 | ₹15,000 | +27% |
| Non Veg | ₹17,500 | ₹15,000 | +17% |
| Veg | ₹17,500 | ₹15,500 | +13% |
Live on BetterJobs
Latest cook jobs in Karnataka
- Cook6262 Fitness · Bengaluru · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹18,000 – ₹22,000/month
- CookPersonal · Bengaluru · 1–2 yrs · 12 days ago₹10,000/month
- CookMomoguys · Bengaluru · 1–2 yrs · 13 days ago₹20,000 – ₹25,000/month
- CookPitaafi · Bengaluru · 1–2 yrs · 18 days ago₹22,000 – ₹26,000/month
- CookColive Hostel · Bengaluru · 1–2 yrs · 19 days ago₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- CookDesi dugout · Bengaluru · 2+ yrs · 19 days ago₹18,000 – ₹22,000/month
- CookMaid4You · Bengaluru · Fresher · 19 days ago₹6,000/month
- CookTheja Shree Ladies Pg · Bengaluru · 1–2 yrs · 23 days ago₹10,000 – ₹15,000/month
Hiring guide
Employers posting cook jobs in Karnataka most often ask for Veg, South Indian and Non Veg.
Frequently asked questions
How much do cook jobs in Karnataka pay?
The median advertised pay is ₹16,000 a month, from 286 current posts with a salary. Half of the offers are between ₹11,000 and ₹20,000, and freshers are offered a median of ₹13,800.
How many cook jobs are open in Karnataka right now?
286 active posts from 187 employers (640 openings). 0 were added in the last 7 days and 8 in the last 30 days.
Can I hire freshers for cook jobs in Karnataka?
Yes — 45% of current posts accept freshers, with a median offer of ₹13,800 a month.
Which cities have the most cook jobs in Karnataka?
Bengaluru (253), Mangaluru (12), Kalaburagi (7), Mysuru (7) and Belagavi (2).
Which companies are hiring for cook jobs in Karnataka?
Employers with the most live posts: Maid It Easy (69), Maid4You (10), Smart Driver Solutions (7), Indu Global Solution (4) and Broomees India Private Limited (3).
Which skills raise pay for cook jobs in Karnataka?
North Indian (+27%, ₹19,000 vs ₹15,000), Non Veg (+17%, ₹17,500 vs ₹15,000) and Veg (+13%, ₹17,500 vs ₹15,500) — medians of posts with and without the skill.