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Academic Counsellor Salary in Tamil Nadu (2026)
₹20,700per month, median
Half of Academic Counsellor posts in Tamil Nadu offer ₹17,500–₹27,300 a month. Based on 34 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹13,000 | ₹17,500 | ₹20,700 | ₹27,300 | ₹31,800 |
- Active posts
- 34
- Employers
- 27
- Open to freshers
- 44%
- New in 30 days
- 4
What to offer Academic Counsellor candidates in Tamil Nadu
- Offer at least ₹20,700 a month to match the typical post in Tamil Nadu; ₹27,300 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹20,000 — 3% below the overall median.
- 4 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) | 15 | ₹20,000 |
| 1–2 years | 19 | ₹22,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 34 | ₹20,700 |
Qualification asked
- 12th pass56% · 19
- Graduate44% · 15
Cities
Academic Counsellor salary by city in Tamil Nadu
| City | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 27 | ₹20,000 |
| Coimbatore | 6 | ₹22,000 |
| Salem | 1 | — |
Compare
Tamil Nadu vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu | ₹20,700 | — | 34 |
| India | ₹22,500 | +9% | 520 |
| Karnataka | ₹25,800 | +25% | 98 |
| Telangana | ₹19,800 | -4% | 26 |
| Maharashtra | ₹22,500 | +9% | 120 |
Market
Who is hiring in Tamil Nadu
4 new posts in the last 30 days.
- CADD SCHOOL Pvt Ltd6
- Edutel Academy2
- Vvt Coaching Center2
- Athsan Consulting Services Pvt Ltd1
- Ipcsglobal Solutions Private Limited1
- 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 CounsellorDr.Aravind'S Ivf Pvt Ltd · Coimbatore · 2+ yrs · 4 days ago₹16,800 – ₹26,000/month
- Academic CounsellorNorwich Institute Of Management Studies · Coimbatore · Fresher · 5 days ago₹12,000 – ₹18,000/month
- Academic CounsellorNevish Tech Solution · Chennai · Fresher · 10 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
Frequently asked questions
What is the Academic Counsellor salary in Tamil Nadu?
The median advertised salary is ₹20,700 a month across 34 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹17,500 and ₹27,300, and 10% of posts pay ₹31,800 or more.
What is the Academic Counsellor salary for freshers in Tamil Nadu?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹20,000 a month, based on 15 jobs.
What do Academic Counsellor jobs pay experienced candidates in Tamil Nadu?
1–2 years: ₹22,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Which city in Tamil Nadu pays the most for Academic Counsellor jobs?
Coimbatore (₹22,000) and Chennai (₹20,000) have the highest median offers among cities with at least 5 posts.
Is Academic Counsellor pay in Tamil Nadu higher than the India average?
No, 8% lower: ₹20,700 in Tamil Nadu against ₹22,500 across India.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 34 active job posts for Academic Counsellor 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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