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Architect Salary in Tamil Nadu (2026)
₹27,500per month, median
Half of Architect posts in Tamil Nadu offer ₹22,500–₹35,000 a month. Based on 57 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 | ₹27,500 | ₹35,000 | ₹42,500 |
- Active posts
- 57
- Employers
- 53
- Open to freshers
- 30%
- New in 30 days
- 3
What to offer Architect candidates in Tamil Nadu
- Offer at least ₹27,500 a month to match the typical post in Tamil Nadu; ₹35,000 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹22,500 — 18% below the overall median.
- Ask for Client Management only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹31,800 against ₹25,000.
- 3 new Architect posts went live in the last 30 days — publish your monthly range so candidates can compare.
Experience
Architect salary by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 17 | ₹22,500 |
| 1–2 years | 40 | ₹27,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 57 | ₹27,500 |
Qualification asked
- Graduate100% · 57
Cities
Architect salary by city in Tamil Nadu
| City | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 47 | ₹27,500 |
| Coimbatore | 10 | ₹28,000 |
Compare
Tamil Nadu vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu | ₹27,500 | — | 57 |
| India | ₹27,500 | +0% | 644 |
| Karnataka | ₹31,300 | +14% | 76 |
| Telangana | ₹28,800 | +5% | 30 |
| Maharashtra | ₹25,000 | -9% | 195 |
Market
Who is hiring in Tamil Nadu
3 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Build Link Interiors2
- DEEJOS Architects2
- Elite Career Solutions2
- J+A Design Studio2
- Arthy Group1
- Ssv Architect1
- Talent Corner1
- Viki Furniture Private Limited1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Client Management | ₹31,800 | ₹25,000 | +27% |
| Google Sketchup | ₹31,000 | ₹26,300 | +18% |
| Revit | ₹32,500 | ₹27,500 | +18% |
Real offers
Recent Architect posts with pay
- ArchitectAvant Gard'e Design Consultants · Coimbatore · 1–2 yrs · 3 days ago₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- ArchitectCustomise Design Studio · Chennai · Fresher · 16 days ago₹20,000 – ₹50,000/month
- ArchitectHome Cast Interiors · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 22 days ago₹35,000 – ₹70,000/month
- ArchitectDEEJOS Architects · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 16 Oct₹25,000 – ₹40,000/month
- ArchitectTree Spot Designer & Buliders · Coimbatore · 1–2 yrs · 13 Oct₹15,000 – ₹25,000/month
- ArchitectAura Design Studio · Coimbatore · 1–2 yrs · 5 Oct₹40,000 – ₹70,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Architect salary in Tamil Nadu?
The median advertised salary is ₹27,500 a month across 57 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹22,500 and ₹35,000, and 10% of posts pay ₹42,500 or more.
What is the Architect salary for freshers in Tamil Nadu?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹22,500 a month, based on 17 jobs.
What do Architect jobs pay experienced candidates in Tamil Nadu?
1–2 years: ₹27,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Which city in Tamil Nadu pays the most for Architect jobs?
Coimbatore (₹28,000) and Chennai (₹27,500) have the highest median offers among cities with at least 5 posts.
Is Architect pay in Tamil Nadu higher than the India average?
It is about the same: ₹27,500 in Tamil Nadu against ₹27,500 across India.
Which skills raise Architect salaries in Tamil Nadu?
Client Management (+27%), Google Sketchup (+18%) and Revit (+18%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 57 active job posts for Architect 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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