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AC Technician Salary in Tamil Nadu (2026)
₹20,000per month, median
Half of AC Technician posts in Tamil Nadu offer ₹17,500–₹26,500 a month. Based on 193 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹14,000 | ₹17,500 | ₹20,000 | ₹26,500 | ₹30,000 |
- Active posts
- 195
- Employers
- 174
- Open to freshers
- 47%
- New in 30 days
- 3
What to offer AC Technician candidates in Tamil Nadu
- Offer at least ₹20,000 a month to match the typical post in Tamil Nadu; ₹26,500 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹20,000.
- Ask for Ac only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹21,300 against ₹19,000.
- 3 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) | 89 | ₹20,000 |
| 1–2 years | 104 | ₹20,300 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 193 | ₹20,000 |
Qualification asked
- 10th pass64% · 125
- Below 10th23% · 45
- 12th pass10% · 20
- Graduate3% · 5
Cities
AC Technician salary by city in Tamil Nadu
| City | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 154 | ₹21,300 |
| Coimbatore | 25 | ₹20,000 |
| Madurai | 4 | — |
| Tiruppur | 3 | — |
| Dindigul | 1 | — |
| Erode | 1 | — |
| Kanchipuram | 1 | — |
| Krishnagiri | 1 | — |
| Namakkal | 1 | — |
| Salem | 1 | — |
| Vellore | 1 | — |
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Tamil Nadu vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu | ₹20,000 | — | 193 |
| India | ₹17,500 | -12% | 1,557 |
| Kerala | ₹20,000 | +0% | 16 |
| Karnataka | ₹22,500 | +13% | 102 |
| Andhra Pradesh | ₹19,000 | -5% | 29 |
| Telangana | ₹17,500 | -12% | 122 |
| Maharashtra | ₹18,500 | -7% | 337 |
Market
Who is hiring in Tamil Nadu
3 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 | ₹21,300 | ₹19,000 | +12% |
| 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 TechnicianUdumalai galaxye · Tiruppur · 1–2 yrs · 6 days ago₹25,000 – ₹45,000/month
- Ac TechnicianMs cooling system · Chennai · Fresher · 17 days ago₹20,000 – ₹40,000/month
- Ac TechnicianCool Plus Engineers · Coimbatore · 2+ yrs · 24 days ago₹15,000 – ₹18,000/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
Frequently asked questions
What is the AC Technician salary in Tamil Nadu?
The median advertised salary is ₹20,000 a month across 193 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹17,500 and ₹26,500, and 10% of posts pay ₹30,000 or more.
What is the AC Technician salary for freshers in Tamil Nadu?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹20,000 a month, based on 89 jobs.
What do AC Technician jobs pay experienced candidates in Tamil Nadu?
1–2 years: ₹20,300 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Which city in Tamil Nadu pays the most for AC Technician jobs?
Chennai (₹21,300) and Coimbatore (₹20,000) have the highest median offers among cities with at least 5 posts.
Is AC Technician pay in Tamil Nadu higher than the India average?
Yes, 14% higher: ₹20,000 in Tamil Nadu against ₹17,500 across India.
Which skills raise AC Technician salaries in Tamil Nadu?
Ac (+12%) and Ac-Hvac (+8%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 193 active job posts for AC Technician in Tamil Nadu 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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