As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an Executive Chef in India is ₹ 26,13,149, with an hourly rate of ₹ 1,256, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from ₹ 22,84,832 to ₹ 33,39,589, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   ₹ 22,84,832
50TH(Median)   ₹ 26,13,149
75TH   ₹ 33,39,589
Executive Chef Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Executive Chef Salary ₹ 22,84,832 India April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Executive Chef Salary ₹ 26,13,149 India April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Executive Chef Salary ₹ 33,39,589 India April 22, 2025

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How Much Does an Executive Chef Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Executive Chef salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an Executive Chef is about ₹ 26,13,149 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of ₹ 1,256, a monthly salary of about ₹ 2,17,762, and a weekly pay of around ₹ 50,253. Click the switch button below to see more details about Executive Chef hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

An Executive Chef's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn ₹ 44,344 - ₹ 47,690, while Intermediate make ₹ 44,595 - ₹ 47,857, Senior earn ₹ 45,264 - ₹ 48,527, Specialist earn ₹ 45,933 - ₹ 49,011, Expert can reach ₹ 47,272 - ₹ 49,963 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Executive Chef ₹ 46,603
Intermediate Level Executive Chef ₹ 46,854
Senior Level Executive Chef ₹ 47,439
Specialist Level Executive Chef ₹ 48,108
Expert Level Executive Chef ₹ 49,138
₹ 46,603 0 yr
₹ 46,854 < 2 yrs
₹ 47,439 2-4 yrs
₹ 48,108 5-8 yrs
₹ 49,138 > 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 Executive Chef?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for Executive Chef are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is ₹ 28,31,978 per year, while Kanpur offers ₹ 24,40,712, and Jaipur pays around ₹ 23,72,852 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Executive Compensation Manager or Executive Chef?

As of April 22, 2025 , an Executive Compensation Manager makes more than an Executive Chef. An Executive Compensation Manager earns an average annual salary of ₹ 39,86,355. And an Executive Chef earns an average annual salary of ₹ 26,13,149.

Job Title Salary Range in INR
Executive Compensation Manager
₹ 16,08,494
₹ 48,74,116
Digital Production Executive
₹ 8,86,354
₹ 43,45,020
Chief Executive Officer
₹ 1,55,65,516
₹ 6,34,40,554
Top Subsidiary Executive
₹ 1,50,33,679
₹ 2,90,18,878
Top Sector Executive
₹ 1,21,22,649
₹ 2,30,41,875