Head Chef
Annual salary range
₹2.6 Lakhs - ₹23 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byHead Chef Salary in Hospitality in India
based on 180
latest salaries
• updated:
19 Feb 2025
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Salary of majority employees
Experience wise Head Chef salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
5
years
(5
salaries)
|  ₹2.2 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr |
6
years
(6
salaries)
| ₹0.3 L/yr - ₹12.3 L/yr |
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| |
7
years
(9
salaries)
| ₹2.6 L/yr - ₹12.3 L/yr |
8
years
(7
salaries)
| ₹3.8 L/yr - ₹21.6 L/yr |
9
years
(11
salaries)
| ₹3.9 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr |
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Head Chef Salary in
India ranges between ₹2.6
Lakhs to ₹23
Lakhs for
5 years of experience to 20 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
180 latest salaries received
from Head Chef.
Head Chef salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Food, Beverage & Hospitality
Head Chef Salary
6 - 20
years
exp.
(137
salaries)
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr |
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| |
Research & Development
Head Chef Salary
10 - 15
years
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
| ₹5.4 L/yr - ₹11.5 L/yr |
| Company Name | Avg Annual Salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
10 -
18
yrs
exp.
(7 salaries)
|
₹2.4 L/yr - ₹15.1 L/yr | |
9 -
20
yrs
exp.
(6 salaries)
|
₹5 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr | |
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| ||
8 -
14
yrs
exp.
(5 salaries)
|
₹4.8 L/yr - ₹9.7 L/yr | |
12 -
22
yrs
exp.
(5 salaries)
|
₹5.5 L/yr - ₹10.4 L/yr | |
14 -
19
yrs
exp.
(5 salaries)
|
₹1.2 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr | |
14 -
23
yrs
exp.
(5 salaries)
|
₹6 L/yr - ₹8.1 L/yr | |
7 -
12
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
|
₹4.5 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr | |
10 -
14
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
|
₹6 L/yr - ₹12.4 L/yr | |
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| ||
13 -
19
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
|
₹2 L/yr - ₹7.6 L/yr | |
0 -
13
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
|
₹5.3 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr | |
Head Chef Jobs in India
Head Chef
· 2-5 years
Redbrick Infrabuild
₹2
L/yr
- ₹2.5
L/yr
Patna
Head Chef
· 5-10 years
Fashion TV India
Noida
Head Chef
· 4-6 years
Aurus Tech Pvt Ltd
Pune
Similar Designation Salaries for Head Chef
| Designations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Head Chef Salary
5 -
20
years
exp.
(180 salaries)
| ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹23.5 L/yr |
Brand Chef Salary
12 -
22
years
exp.
(11 salaries)
| ₹13 L/yr - ₹29.3 L/yr |
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| |
Chef Salary
1 -
15
years
exp.
(693 salaries)
| ₹1 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr |
Indian Chef Salary
2 -
18
years
exp.
(214 salaries)
| ₹0.4 L/yr - ₹6.1 L/yr |
Master Chef Salary
2 -
31
years
exp.
(40 salaries)
| ₹1.1 L/yr - ₹10.8 L/yr |
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Top skills for Head Chef
Head Chef Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
New Delhi
Head Chef
5 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹1.1 L/yr - ₹12.8 L/yr |
Mumbai
Head Chef
5 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹0.8 L/yr - ₹18.2 L/yr |
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| |
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Head Chef
5 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹1.2 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr |
Pune
Head Chef
5 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹0.6 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Head Chef
5 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹2.2 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr |
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Head Chef Salary In Other Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Travel & Tourism / Hospitality
Head Chef
5 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹0.9 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr |
Food Processing
Head Chef
5 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹1 L/yr - ₹22.7 L/yr |
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| |
Manufacturing
Head Chef
6 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹0.7 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr |
Retail
Head Chef
5 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹2.1 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr |
Internet
Head Chef
5 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Head Chef Salaries
What is the salary of a Head Chef in India?
Salary for a Head Chef in India ranges between ₹2.6 Lakhs to ₹23.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 180 latest salaries received from various Head Chefs across industries.
What is the starting salary for a Head Chef in India?
Average starting Salary for Head Chef in India is around ₹2.6 Lakhs per year (₹21.7k per month). 5 years of minimum experience is required to be a Head Chef.
What is the highest salary for a Head Chef in India?
Highest salary that a Head Chef can earn is ₹10.0 Lakhs per year (₹83.3k per month).
What are the top paying industries for Head Chef in India?
- Retail - ₹0.7 Lakhs to 37.0 Lakhs per year
- Hospitality - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 102.0 Lakhs per year
- Food Processing - ₹0.3 Lakhs to 36.0 Lakhs per year
- Internet - ₹1.7 Lakhs to 40.0 Lakhs per year
- Education & Training - ₹0.5 Lakhs to 40.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Head Chef in India?
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹3.0 Lakhs to 18.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹2.4 Lakhs to 15.0 Lakhs per year
- Kolkata - ₹3.0 Lakhs to 18.0 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹0.7 Lakhs to 21.6 Lakhs per year
- Gurgaon / Gurugram - ₹4.0 Lakhs to 23.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Head Chef?
These are the top skills of a Head Chef based on 15 jobs posted by employers.
- Restaurant
- Hotel Management
- Cooking
- Restaurant Management
- Food Production
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