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Academic Counsellor Salary in Chennai (2026)
₹20,000per month, median
Half of Academic Counsellor posts in Chennai offer ₹17,500–₹27,500 a month. Based on 27 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹13,400 | ₹17,500 | ₹20,000 | ₹27,500 | ₹33,500 |
- Active posts
- 27
- Employers
- 20
- Open to freshers
- 44%
- New in 30 days
- 3
What to offer Academic Counsellor candidates in Chennai
- Offer at least ₹20,000 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.
- 3 new Academic Counsellor posts went live in the last 30 days — publish your monthly range so candidates can compare.
Experience
Academic Counsellor salary by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 12 | ₹20,000 |
| 1–2 years | 15 | ₹22,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 27 | ₹20,000 |
Qualification asked
- 12th pass67% · 18
- Graduate33% · 9
Localities
Academic Counsellor salary by area of Chennai
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Padi | 3 | — |
| Anna Nagar East | 2 | — |
| Anna Nagar West | 2 | — |
| Arumbakkam | 2 | — |
| Avadi | 2 | — |
| Madipakkam | 2 | — |
| Alandur | 1 | — |
| Egmore | 1 | — |
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Chennai vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | ₹20,000 | — | 27 |
| Tamil Nadu (state) | ₹20,700 | +4% | 34 |
| India | ₹22,500 | +13% | 520 |
Market
Who is hiring in Chennai
3 new posts in the last 30 days.
- CADD SCHOOL Pvt Ltd6
- Edutel Academy2
- Vvt Coaching Center2
- Athsan Consulting Services Pvt Ltd1
- Kana Academy1
- Logfix Scm Solutions Private Limited ()1
- R Square Academy1
- Templeton Global Services Private Limited1
Real offers
Recent Academic Counsellor posts with pay
- Academic CounsellorSm Hr Nexus · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 3 days ago₹20,000 – ₹50,000/month
- Academic CounsellorNevish Tech Solution · Chennai · Fresher · 9 days ago₹22,000 – ₹25,000/month
- Academic CounsellorAthsan Consulting Services Pvt Ltd · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 13 days ago₹45,000 – ₹50,000/month
- Academic CounsellorLogfix Scm Solutions Private Limited () · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 13 days ago₹40,000 – ₹45,000/month
- Academic CounsellorNarayana e techno school poonamalle · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 20 days ago₹25,000 – ₹35,000/month
- Academic CounsellorCADD SCHOOL Pvt Ltd · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 9 Oct₹15,000 – ₹25,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Academic Counsellor salary in Chennai?
The median advertised salary is ₹20,000 a month across 27 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹17,500 and ₹27,500, and 10% of posts pay ₹33,500 or more.
What is the Academic Counsellor salary for freshers in Chennai?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹20,000 a month, based on 12 jobs.
What do Academic Counsellor jobs pay experienced candidates in Chennai?
1–2 years: ₹22,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Is Academic Counsellor pay in Chennai higher than in the rest of Tamil Nadu?
No, 3% lower: ₹20,000 in Chennai against ₹20,700 across Tamil Nadu.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 27 active job posts for Academic Counsellor 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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