Hiring market · Maharashtra
Hire Cook in Maharashtra
418 active cook jobs in Maharashtra from 383 employers, a median offer of ₹16,500 a month and 24% open to freshers.
Hiring market in Maharashtra
- Active jobs
- 418
- 816 openings
- Employers hiring
- 383
- Median pay / month
- ₹16,500
- ₹12,500–₹20,900
- Open to freshers
- 24%
- New in 7 days
- 3
- New in 30 days
- 23
From live job posts on BetterJobs · updated 14 November 2026
Hiring market
Cook hiring in Maharashtra: what the data says
There are 418 active cook jobs in Maharashtra from 383 employers, with 816 openings between them. 3 were posted in the last 7 days and 23 in the last 30.
The median advertised pay for cook jobs in Maharashtra is ₹16,500 a month (418 posts state a salary). Half of all offers sit between ₹12,500 and ₹20,900; the top tenth start at ₹25,000. Maharashtra pays 10% above the all-India median (₹15,000). An offer at the all-India median would sit below most posts in Maharashtra, so plan for the local rate.
Median pay by experience: freshers ₹15,000 and 1–2 years ₹17,300. Only 24% of posts accept freshers — most employers in Maharashtra want experience.
Mumbai (176), Pune (150) and Nagpur (33) have the most openings in Maharashtra. Maid It Easy, Pintu and Mumbai Manpower services pvt ltd have the most live posts — they are your main competition for candidates. 96% of posts are full-time, 4% part-time. The most common qualification asked is below 10th (80% of posts).
Posts asking for Veg offer a median of ₹17,500 against ₹15,000 without it (+17%). Those asking for South Indian offer a median of ₹17,800 against ₹15,500 without it (+15%).
Monthly pay in Maharashtra
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹10,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹16,500 | ₹20,900 | ₹25,000 |
Pay by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 102 | ₹15,000 |
| 1–2 years | 316 | ₹17,300 |
Compare
How Maharashtra compares
| Place | Median pay | vs here | Posts with pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra | ₹16,500 | — | 418 |
| India | ₹15,000 | -9% | 2,532 |
| Gujarat | ₹13,500 | -18% | 115 |
| Telangana | ₹16,000 | -3% | 197 |
| Madhya Pradesh | ₹14,500 | -12% | 55 |
| Karnataka | ₹16,000 | -3% | 286 |
| Andhra Pradesh | ₹16,500 | +0% | 45 |
Employment type
- Full-time96% · 401
- Part-time4% · 17
Work mode
- On-site100% · 418
Qualification asked
- Below 10th80% · 334
- 12th pass11% · 45
- 10th pass9% · 38
- Graduate0% · 1
Cities
Where in Maharashtra the jobs are
Competition for talent
Who else is hiring in Maharashtra
- 1.Maid It Easy6 posts
- 2.Pintu5 posts
- 3.Mumbai Manpower services pvt ltd4 posts
- 4.Emerald Vista Luxury Suites3 posts
- 5.Jivanrang Lifecare Private Limited3 posts
- 6.Mehp Technologies Private Limited3 posts
- 7.My House Maid3 posts
- 8.Reliable Spaces Pvt Ltd3 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 Maharashtra).
| Skill | With | Without | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veg | ₹17,500 | ₹15,000 | +17% |
| South Indian | ₹17,800 | ₹15,500 | +15% |
| Non Veg | ₹17,500 | ₹15,500 | +13% |
| North Indian | ₹17,500 | ₹16,000 | +9% |
Live on BetterJobs
Latest cook jobs in Maharashtra
- CookFood junction · Mumbai · 1–2 yrs · 3 days ago₹20,000 – ₹21,000/month
- CookFor my home · Mumbai · 2+ yrs · 3 days ago₹10,000 – ₹14,000/month
- CookCosderma Lasers · Mumbai · 1–2 yrs · 4 days ago₹12,000 – ₹15,000/month
- CookAgarwal House · Pune · 2+ yrs · 5 days ago₹10,000 – ₹15,000/month
- CookHotel ITWalaa · Pune · 1–2 yrs · 13 days ago₹12,000 – ₹15,000/month
- CookVks Premium · Mumbai · 1–2 yrs · 13 days ago₹10,000 – ₹11,000/month
- CookJagula Snacks Taste Of Bengal · Pune · 1–2 yrs · 15 days ago₹10,000 – ₹11,000/month
- CookJaiswal Canteen · Aurangabad · 1–2 yrs · 15 days ago₹15,000/month
Hiring guide
Employers posting cook jobs in Maharashtra most often ask for Veg, North Indian and Non Veg.
Frequently asked questions
How much do cook jobs in Maharashtra pay?
The median advertised pay is ₹16,500 a month, from 418 current posts with a salary. Half of the offers are between ₹12,500 and ₹20,900, and freshers are offered a median of ₹15,000.
How many cook jobs are open in Maharashtra right now?
418 active posts from 383 employers (816 openings). 3 were added in the last 7 days and 23 in the last 30 days.
Can I hire freshers for cook jobs in Maharashtra?
Yes — 24% of current posts accept freshers, with a median offer of ₹15,000 a month.
Which cities have the most cook jobs in Maharashtra?
Mumbai (176), Pune (150), Nagpur (33), Nashik (23) and Aurangabad (14).
Which companies are hiring for cook jobs in Maharashtra?
Employers with the most live posts: Maid It Easy (6), Pintu (5), Mumbai Manpower services pvt ltd (4), Emerald Vista Luxury Suites (3) and Jivanrang Lifecare Private Limited (3).
Which skills raise pay for cook jobs in Maharashtra?
Veg (+17%, ₹17,500 vs ₹15,000), South Indian (+15%, ₹17,800 vs ₹15,500) and Non Veg (+13%, ₹17,500 vs ₹15,500) — medians of posts with and without the skill.