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Arc Welder Salary in Chennai (2026)
₹25,000per month, median
Half of Arc Welder posts in Chennai offer ₹20,100–₹27,500 a month. Based on 62 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹17,500 | ₹20,100 | ₹25,000 | ₹27,500 | ₹31,300 |
- Active posts
- 62
- Employers
- 59
- Open to freshers
- 44%
- New in 30 days
- 2
What to offer Arc Welder candidates in Chennai
- Offer at least ₹25,000 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 ₹25,000.
- 2 new Arc Welder posts went live in the last 30 days — publish your monthly range so candidates can compare.
Experience
Arc Welder salary by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 27 | ₹25,000 |
| 1–2 years | 35 | ₹23,000 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 62 | ₹25,000 |
Qualification asked
- 10th pass77% · 48
- Below 10th21% · 13
- Graduate2% · 1
Localities
Arc Welder salary by area of Chennai
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Ambattur | 7 | ₹20,000 |
| Guduvanchery | 3 | — |
| Kolathur | 3 | — |
| Kovur | 3 | — |
| Kundrathur | 2 | — |
| Madhavaram | 2 | — |
| Oragadam | 2 | — |
| Thirumullaivoyal | 2 | — |
Compare
Chennai vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | ₹25,000 | — | 62 |
| Tamil Nadu (state) | ₹22,500 | -10% | 123 |
| India | ₹20,500 | -18% | 573 |
Market
Who is hiring in Chennai
2 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Lift Tech Equipments private ltd2
- Neutral Solar2
- Rani Industries2
- Aliens lifts Private Limited1
- Best Care Technical Service1
- Nwe tech Fabrication1
- Rr Industries1
- Universal Sollar1
Real offers
Recent Arc Welder posts with pay
- Arc WelderSafe Technologies · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 3 days ago₹30,000 – ₹40,000/month
- Arc WelderSelvam gas welding arc welding · Chennai · Fresher · 20 days ago₹12,000 – ₹15,000/month
- Arc WelderLift Tech Equipments private ltd · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹18,000 – ₹21,000/month
- Arc WelderAliens lifts Private Limited · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹24,000 – ₹35,000/month
- Arc WelderPerfect Engineering Works · Chennai · Fresher · 30 Sept₹26,000/month
- Arc WelderNeutral Solar · Chennai · Fresher · 30 Sept₹30,000 – ₹50,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Arc Welder salary in Chennai?
The median advertised salary is ₹25,000 a month across 62 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹20,100 and ₹27,500, and 10% of posts pay ₹31,300 or more.
What is the Arc Welder salary for freshers in Chennai?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹25,000 a month, based on 27 jobs.
What do Arc Welder jobs pay experienced candidates in Chennai?
1–2 years: ₹23,000 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Is Arc Welder pay in Chennai higher than in the rest of Tamil Nadu?
Yes, 11% higher: ₹25,000 in Chennai against ₹22,500 across Tamil Nadu.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 62 active job posts for Arc Welder 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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