As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Kitchen Director/Chef in India is ₹ 26,13,150, with an hourly rate of ₹ 1,256, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from ₹ 22,84,840 to ₹ 33,39,590, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   ₹ 22,84,840
50TH(Median)   ₹ 26,13,150
75TH   ₹ 33,39,590
Kitchen Director/Chef Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Kitchen Director/Chef Salary ₹ 22,84,840 India April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Kitchen Director/Chef Salary ₹ 26,13,150 India April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Kitchen Director/Chef Salary ₹ 33,39,590 India April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Kitchen Director/Chef Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Kitchen Director/Chef salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Kitchen Director/Chef is about ₹ 26,13,150 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of ₹ 1,256, a monthly salary of about ₹ 2,17,763, and a weekly pay of around ₹ 50,253. Click the switch button below to see more details about Kitchen Director/Chef hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Kitchen Director/Chefs Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Kitchen Director/Chef's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn ₹ 44,346 - ₹ 47,695, while Intermediate make ₹ 44,597 - ₹ 47,863, Senior earn ₹ 45,267 - ₹ 48,533, Specialist earn ₹ 45,937 - ₹ 49,017, Expert can reach ₹ 47,277 - ₹ 49,969 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Kitchen Director/Chef ₹ 46,607
Intermediate Level Kitchen Director/Chef ₹ 46,858
Senior Level Kitchen Director/Chef ₹ 47,444
Specialist Level Kitchen Director/Chef ₹ 48,114
Expert Level Kitchen Director/Chef ₹ 49,144
₹ 46,607 0 yr
₹ 46,858 < 2 yrs
₹ 47,444 2-4 yrs
₹ 48,114 5-8 yrs
₹ 49,144 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 98%
Intermediate Level 98%
Senior Level 98%
Specialist Level 98%
Expert Level 98%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in India for Kitchen Director/Chef?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for Kitchen Director/Chef are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is ₹ 28,31,979 per year, while Kanpur offers ₹ 24,40,713, and Jaipur pays around ₹ 23,72,853 annually.