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Assistant Civil Engineer Salary in Chennai (2026)
₹23,400per month, median
Half of Assistant Civil Engineer posts in Chennai offer ₹21,900–₹28,100 a month. Based on 16 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹18,800 | ₹21,900 | ₹23,400 | ₹28,100 | ₹32,500 |
- Active posts
- 16
- Employers
- 14
- Open to freshers
- 63%
- New in 30 days
- 0
What to offer Assistant Civil Engineer candidates in Chennai
- Offer at least ₹23,400 a month to match the typical post in Chennai; ₹28,100 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹22,600 — 3% below the overall median.
Experience
Assistant Civil Engineer salary by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 10 | ₹22,600 |
| 1–2 years | 6 | ₹27,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 16 | ₹23,400 |
Qualification asked
- Graduate94% · 15
- 12th pass6% · 1
Localities
Assistant Civil Engineer salary by area of Chennai
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Ayanavaram | 2 | — |
| Anna Nagar West | 1 | — |
| Ashok Nagar | 1 | — |
| Chengalpattu | 1 | — |
| Ekkattuthangal | 1 | — |
| Guduvanchery | 1 | — |
| Madhavaram | 1 | — |
| Manali | 1 | — |
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Chennai vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | ₹23,400 | — | 16 |
| Tamil Nadu (state) | ₹22,500 | -4% | 23 |
| India | ₹24,500 | +5% | 156 |
Market
Who is hiring in Chennai
0 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Amberland Promoters Private Limited2
- Super Foundations2
- Aqua Revolution1
- Msa Builders1
- Petrocoat Speciality Chemicals Private Limited1
- S V Engineering Works1
- Sdkv Consultancy1
- Sri Radha Constructions1
Real offers
Recent Assistant Civil Engineer posts with pay
- Assistant Civil EngineerM/S.Sivakumar Associates · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹20,000 – ₹45,000/month
- Assistant Civil EngineerAmberland Promoters Private Limited · Chennai · Fresher · 30 Sept₹15,000 – ₹30,000/month
- Assistant Civil EngineerSriram Builders · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹25,000 – ₹35,000/month
- Assistant Civil EngineerAqua Revolution · Chennai · Fresher · 30 Sept₹18,000 – ₹27,500/month
- Assistant Civil EngineerSri Radha Constructions · Chennai · Fresher · 30 Sept₹27,500 – ₹40,000/month
- Assistant Civil EngineerPetrocoat Speciality Chemicals Private Limited · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹25,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Assistant Civil Engineer salary in Chennai?
The median advertised salary is ₹23,400 a month across 16 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹21,900 and ₹28,100, and 10% of posts pay ₹32,500 or more.
What is the Assistant Civil Engineer salary for freshers in Chennai?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹22,600 a month, based on 10 jobs.
What do Assistant Civil Engineer jobs pay experienced candidates in Chennai?
1–2 years: ₹27,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Is Assistant Civil Engineer pay in Chennai higher than in the rest of Tamil Nadu?
Yes, 4% higher: ₹23,400 in Chennai against ₹22,500 across Tamil Nadu.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 16 active job posts for Assistant Civil Engineer 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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