As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Head Chef in India is ₹ 26,13,200, with an hourly rate of ₹ 1,256, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from ₹ 22,84,900 to ₹ 33,39,600, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   ₹ 22,84,900
50TH(Median)   ₹ 26,13,200
75TH   ₹ 33,39,600
Head Chef Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Head Chef Salary ₹ 22,84,900 India April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Head Chef Salary ₹ 26,13,200 India April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Head Chef Salary ₹ 33,39,600 India April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Head Chef Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Head Chef salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Head Chef is about ₹ 26,13,200 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of ₹ 1,256, a monthly salary of about ₹ 2,17,767, and a weekly pay of around ₹ 50,254. Click the switch button below to see more details about Head Chef hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Head Chefs Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Head Chef's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn ₹ 44,354 - ₹ 47,697, while Intermediate make ₹ 44,604 - ₹ 47,864, Senior earn ₹ 45,273 - ₹ 48,533, Specialist earn ₹ 45,942 - ₹ 49,021, Expert can reach ₹ 47,279 - ₹ 49,984 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Head Chef ₹ 46,610
Intermediate Level Head Chef ₹ 46,861
Senior Level Head Chef ₹ 47,446
Specialist Level Head Chef ₹ 48,115
Expert Level Head Chef ₹ 49,149
₹ 46,610 0 yr
₹ 46,861 < 2 yrs
₹ 47,446 2-4 yrs
₹ 48,115 5-8 yrs
₹ 49,149 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 98%
Intermediate Level 98%
Senior Level 98%
Specialist Level 98%
Expert Level 98%
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What are the Highest Paying Cities in India for Head Chef?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for Head Chef are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is ₹ 28,32,033 per year, while Kanpur offers ₹ 24,40,759, and Jaipur pays around ₹ 23,72,898 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Head of Distribution or Head Chef?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Head of Distribution makes more than a Head Chef. A Head of Distribution earns an average annual salary of ₹ 30,86,608. And a Head Chef earns an average annual salary of ₹ 26,13,200.

Job Title Salary Range in INR
Head of Distribution
₹ 16,53,805
₹ 41,85,132
Head of Sales and Marketing
₹ 2,20,09,946
₹ 3,24,06,782
Head of Product Management
₹ 20,13,476
₹ 68,83,099
Head of Software Quality Assurance
₹ 43,64,881
₹ 80,64,506
Head of Strategic Planning and Transformation
₹ 26,32,655
₹ 1,02,75,372