Hiring market · Tamil Nadu
Hire Cook in Tamil Nadu
269 active cook jobs in Tamil Nadu from 123 employers, a median offer of ₹13,500 a month and 57% open to freshers.
Hiring market in Tamil Nadu
- Active jobs
- 269
- 471 openings
- Employers hiring
- 123
- Median pay / month
- ₹13,500
- ₹8,500–₹17,500
- Open to freshers
- 57%
- New in 7 days
- 3
- New in 30 days
- 7
From live job posts on BetterJobs · updated 14 November 2026
Hiring market
Cook hiring in Tamil Nadu: what the data says
There are 269 active cook jobs in Tamil Nadu from 123 employers, with 471 openings between them. 3 were posted in the last 7 days and 7 in the last 30.
The median advertised pay for cook jobs in Tamil Nadu is ₹13,500 a month (269 posts state a salary). Half of all offers sit between ₹8,500 and ₹17,500; the top tenth start at ₹23,600. Tamil Nadu pays 10% below the all-India median (₹15,000). An offer at the all-India median would already beat most local posts.
Median pay by experience: freshers ₹9,800 and 1–2 years ₹17,500. 57% of posts accept freshers; the remaining 43% want prior experience.
Chennai (239), Coimbatore (19) and Tiruppur (6) have the most openings in Tamil Nadu. Oscar Domestic Services, Maid It Easy and Maid4You have the most live posts — they are your main competition for candidates. 65% of posts are full-time, 35% part-time. The most common qualification asked is below 10th (94% of posts).
Monthly pay in Tamil Nadu
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹6,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹13,500 | ₹17,500 | ₹23,600 |
Pay by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 152 | ₹9,800 |
| 1–2 years | 117 | ₹17,500 |
Compare
How Tamil Nadu compares
| Place | Median pay | vs here | Posts with pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu | ₹13,500 | — | 269 |
| India | ₹15,000 | +11% | 2,532 |
| Karnataka | ₹16,000 | +19% | 286 |
| Andhra Pradesh | ₹16,500 | +22% | 45 |
| Telangana | ₹16,000 | +19% | 197 |
| Maharashtra | ₹16,500 | +22% | 418 |
| Chhattisgarh | ₹13,500 | +0% | 34 |
Employment type
- Full-time65% · 174
- Part-time35% · 95
Work mode
- On-site100% · 269
Qualification asked
- Below 10th94% · 253
- 12th pass5% · 14
- 10th pass1% · 2
Cities
Where in Tamil Nadu the jobs are
| City | Active jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 239 | ₹12,500 |
| Coimbatore | 19 | ₹20,000 |
| Tiruppur | 6 | ₹23,000 |
| Krishnagiri | 2 | — |
| Madurai | 2 | — |
| Vellore | 1 | — |
Competition for talent
Who else is hiring in Tamil Nadu
- 1.Oscar Domestic Services86 posts
- 2.Maid It Easy37 posts
- 3.Maid4You10 posts
- 4.Get Maideasy9 posts
- 5.Sri Sai Baba Manpower agency4 posts
- 6.Oscar Manpower Services3 posts
- 7.Thaagam Foundation3 posts
- 8.Revathi Home Needs2 posts
Live on BetterJobs
Latest cook jobs in Tamil Nadu
- CookHNK Cuisines · Chennai · 2+ yrs · Yesterday₹15,000 – ₹17,000/month
- CookMaid It Easy · Chennai · Fresher · 2 days ago₹9,000 – ₹10,000/month
- CookOscar Manpower Services · Chennai · Fresher · 2 days ago₹10,000/month
- CookGet Maideasy · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹13,000 – ₹15,000/month
- CookThuri Ramakrishna Ramachandra Reddiar (T R R Automotive) · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 13 days ago₹20,000 – ₹25,000/month
- CookWow Momo · Coimbatore · 1–2 yrs · 15 days ago₹12,000 – ₹15,000/month
- CookMaid4You · Chennai · Fresher · 17 days ago₹6,000/month
- CookJayapriya M · Chennai · Fresher · 18 days ago₹7,000 – ₹8,000/month
Hiring guide
Employers posting cook jobs in Tamil Nadu most often ask for South Indian, Home Cook Experience and Veg.
Frequently asked questions
How much do cook jobs in Tamil Nadu pay?
The median advertised pay is ₹13,500 a month, from 269 current posts with a salary. Half of the offers are between ₹8,500 and ₹17,500, and freshers are offered a median of ₹9,800.
How many cook jobs are open in Tamil Nadu right now?
269 active posts from 123 employers (471 openings). 3 were added in the last 7 days and 7 in the last 30 days.
Can I hire freshers for cook jobs in Tamil Nadu?
Yes — 57% of current posts accept freshers, with a median offer of ₹9,800 a month.
Which cities have the most cook jobs in Tamil Nadu?
Chennai (239), Coimbatore (19), Tiruppur (6), Krishnagiri (2) and Madurai (2).
Which companies are hiring for cook jobs in Tamil Nadu?
Employers with the most live posts: Oscar Domestic Services (86), Maid It Easy (37), Maid4You (10), Get Maideasy (9) and Sri Sai Baba Manpower agency (4).