Chef Salary in India

₹5,14,200
per year
per month
₹42,850
per month
per year

Chef - Average Salary

The average salary for a Chef is ₹5,14,200 per year (₹42,850 per month), which is ₹1,26,700 (+33%) higher than the national average salary in India.
A Chef can expect an average starting salary of ₹2,24,600. The highest salaries can exceed ₹25,00,000.
₹2,24,600
Low
₹5,14,200
Average
₹25,00,000
High
₹18,716
Low
₹42,850
Average
₹2,08,335
High

Chef Salary Range

Low
₹2,24,600
Average
₹5,14,200
Experienced
₹8,79,800
High
₹25,00,000
Low
₹18,716
Average
₹42,850
Experienced
₹73,315
High
₹2,08,335
Among chefs, Trainee Chefs tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced workers like Private Yacht Chefs, 5 Star Hotel Chefs or Michelin Star Chefs enjoy the highest salaries.

Chef - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Michelin Star Chefs₹1,244K/year
+142% 
5 Star Hotel Chef₹792K/year
+54% 
Private Yacht Chef₹612K/year
+19% 
Cruise Ship Chef₹555K/year
+8% 
Trainee Chef₹226K/year
 -56%

Chef - Pay by Experience Level

An Entry Level Chef with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of ₹2,24,600. A mid career Chef with 4-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of ₹4,57,200, while an experienced Chef with 10-20 years of experience makes on average ₹8,79,800. Chefs with more than 20 years of experience earn ₹12,45,600 on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Chef

Late Career▲ +142%
Experienced▲ +71%
Average Salary₹5,14,200/year
Mid Career▼ -11%
Entry Level▼ -56%

Gender Breakdown

Female
17%
Male
83%

Chef - Jobs by Location

Chef - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Chef jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Chef

How much does a Chef make in India?
A Chef in India earns an average of ₹5,14,200 gross per year, which is about ₹42,850 net per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Chef updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Chef in India?
The starting salary of a Chef in India is around ₹2,24,600 gross per year. Trainee Chefs usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Chef in India?
The highest salary of a Chef in India can reach and exceed ₹25,00,000 gross per year. Private Yacht Chefs, 5 Star Hotel Chefs or Michelin Star Chefs usually have the highest salaries.
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