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AC Technician Salary in Chennai (2026)
₹21,300per month, median
Half of AC Technician posts in Chennai offer ₹17,500–₹27,500 a month. Based on 154 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹14,300 | ₹17,500 | ₹21,300 | ₹27,500 | ₹30,000 |
- Active posts
- 156
- Employers
- 138
- Open to freshers
- 52%
- New in 30 days
- 1
What to offer AC Technician candidates in Chennai
- Offer at least ₹21,300 a month to match the typical post in Chennai; ₹27,500 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹20,000 — 6% below the overall median.
- Ask for Ac only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹21,500 against ₹19,000.
- 1 new AC Technician posts went live in the last 30 days — publish your monthly range so candidates can compare.
Experience
AC Technician salary by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 79 | ₹20,000 |
| 1–2 years | 75 | ₹21,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 154 | ₹21,300 |
Qualification asked
- 10th pass71% · 111
- Below 10th19% · 30
- 12th pass8% · 13
- Graduate1% · 2
Localities
AC Technician salary by area of Chennai
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Ambattur | 8 | ₹25,800 |
| Mugalivakkam | 6 | ₹21,500 |
| Perambur | 6 | ₹20,000 |
| Velachery | 6 | ₹18,000 |
| Medavakkam | 5 | ₹22,500 |
| Anna Nagar East | 4 | — |
| Ashok Nagar | 4 | — |
| Avadi | 4 | — |
Compare
Chennai vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | ₹21,300 | — | 154 |
| Tamil Nadu (state) | ₹20,000 | -6% | 193 |
| India | ₹17,500 | -18% | 1,557 |
Market
Who is hiring in Chennai
1 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Future Online Private Limited6
- Urban Company Limited3
- Abacus Staffing And Services Private Limited2
- Airowater Private Limited2
- Coolvengers Aircons2
- Enmax Global Engineers2
- Jupiter Aircon2
- The Royal Regency2
Skills premium
Skills that raise pay
Median monthly pay of posts that ask for the skill versus posts that do not.
| Skill | With | Without | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ac | ₹21,500 | ₹19,000 | +13% |
| Ac-Hvac | ₹21,500 | ₹20,000 | +8% |
Real offers
Recent AC Technician posts with pay
- Ac TechnicianCity Cools · Chennai · Fresher · 3 days ago₹10,000 – ₹18,000/month
- Ac TechnicianMs cooling system · Chennai · Fresher · 17 days ago₹20,000 – ₹40,000/month
- Ac TechnicianJupiter Aircon · Chennai · Fresher · 14 Oct₹12,000 – ₹30,000/month
- Ac TechnicianSri Bhvani Air Cons · Chennai · Fresher · 8 Oct₹15,000 – ₹25,000/month
- Ac TechnicianKalsun International Private Limited · Chennai · Fresher · 6 Oct₹30,000 – ₹35,000/month
- Ac TechnicianCool Service Experts · Chennai · Fresher · 30 Sept₹12,000 – ₹25,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the AC Technician salary in Chennai?
The median advertised salary is ₹21,300 a month across 154 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹17,500 and ₹27,500, and 10% of posts pay ₹30,000 or more.
What is the AC Technician salary for freshers in Chennai?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹20,000 a month, based on 79 jobs.
What do AC Technician jobs pay experienced candidates in Chennai?
1–2 years: ₹21,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Where in Chennai do AC Technician jobs pay the most?
Ambattur (₹25,800), Medavakkam (₹22,500) and Mugalivakkam (₹21,500) have the highest median offers among areas with at least 5 posts.
Is AC Technician pay in Chennai higher than in the rest of Tamil Nadu?
Yes, 7% higher: ₹21,300 in Chennai against ₹20,000 across Tamil Nadu.
Which skills raise AC Technician salaries in Chennai?
Ac (+13%) and Ac-Hvac (+8%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 154 active job posts for AC Technician in Chennai on BetterJobs that state a salary. Pay is converted to a monthly amount and rounded to the nearest ₹100; last updated 14 November 2026.
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