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Administrative Receptionist Salary in Chennai (2026)
₹17,000per month, median
Half of Administrative Receptionist posts in Chennai offer ₹13,500–₹20,000 a month. Based on 52 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹11,600 | ₹13,500 | ₹17,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
- Active posts
- 52
- Employers
- 51
- Open to freshers
- 87%
- New in 30 days
- 0
What to offer Administrative Receptionist candidates in Chennai
- Offer at least ₹17,000 a month to match the typical post in Chennai; ₹20,000 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹16,500 — 3% below the overall median.
Experience
Administrative Receptionist salary by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 45 | ₹16,500 |
| 1–2 years | 7 | ₹21,000 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 51 | ₹17,500 |
| Part-time | 1 | — |
Qualification asked
- 12th pass63% · 33
- Graduate29% · 15
- 10th pass8% · 4
Localities
Administrative Receptionist salary by area of Chennai
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Anna Nagar East | 3 | — |
| Nungambakkam | 3 | — |
| T.Nagar | 3 | — |
| West Mambalam | 3 | — |
| Choolaimedu | 2 | — |
| Kilpauk | 2 | — |
| Medavakkam | 2 | — |
| Tambaram | 2 | — |
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Chennai vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | ₹17,000 | — | 52 |
| Tamil Nadu (state) | ₹16,000 | -6% | 67 |
| India | ₹16,000 | -6% | 956 |
Market
Who is hiring in Chennai
0 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Kyochi foot reflexology choolaimedu2
- Apollo Group Of Institution ( A Unit Of Periyasamy Pillai Educational Trust)1
- Carabon Career Consultancy1
- Cupcake Bee1
- Nkl Furniture1
- Phoenix Aesthetic and Dental Clinic1
- Sakthi car1
- Star Finance1
Real offers
Recent Administrative Receptionist posts with pay
- Administrative ReceptionistStar Finance · Chennai · Fresher · 9 Oct₹18,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Administrative ReceptionistEcredenvillas · Chennai · Fresher · 7 Oct₹20,000 – ₹30,000/month
- Administrative ReceptionistWillows Spa · Chennai · Fresher · 1 Oct₹17,000 – ₹18,000/month
- Administrative ReceptionistPK Gandhi Law Frim · Chennai · Fresher · 30 Sept₹20,000 – ₹25,000/month
- Administrative ReceptionistNew Hair Life Mmda · Chennai · Fresher · 30 Sept₹14,000 – ₹15,000/month
- Administrative ReceptionistBfcc Child Clinic And Child Development Centre · Chennai · Fresher · 30 Sept₹15,000 – ₹25,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Administrative Receptionist salary in Chennai?
The median advertised salary is ₹17,000 a month across 52 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹13,500 and ₹20,000, and 10% of posts pay ₹22,500 or more.
What is the Administrative Receptionist salary for freshers in Chennai?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹16,500 a month, based on 45 jobs.
What do Administrative Receptionist jobs pay experienced candidates in Chennai?
1–2 years: ₹21,000 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Is Administrative Receptionist pay in Chennai higher than in the rest of Tamil Nadu?
Yes, 6% higher: ₹17,000 in Chennai against ₹16,000 across Tamil Nadu.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 52 active job posts for Administrative Receptionist 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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