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Assistant Manager Salary in Chennai (2026)
₹28,500per month, median
Half of Assistant Manager posts in Chennai offer ₹25,300–₹38,800 a month. Based on 15 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹18,200 | ₹25,300 | ₹28,500 | ₹38,800 | ₹44,500 |
- Active posts
- 15
- Employers
- 15
- Open to freshers
- 33%
- New in 30 days
- 1
What to offer Assistant Manager candidates in Chennai
- Offer at least ₹28,500 a month to match the typical post in Chennai; ₹38,800 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹26,000 — 9% below the overall median.
- 1 new Assistant Manager posts went live in the last 30 days — publish your monthly range so candidates can compare.
Experience
Assistant Manager salary by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 5 | ₹26,000 |
| 1–2 years | 10 | ₹36,300 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 15 | ₹28,500 |
Qualification asked
- Graduate67% · 10
- 12th pass20% · 3
- 10th pass13% · 2
Localities
Assistant Manager salary by area of Chennai
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Adayar | 1 | — |
| Alandur | 1 | — |
| Anna Nagar East | 1 | — |
| Arumbakkam | 1 | — |
| Chromepet | 1 | — |
| East Coast Road ECR | 1 | — |
| Egmore | 1 | — |
| Kodungaiyur | 1 | — |
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Chennai vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | ₹28,500 | — | 15 |
| Tamil Nadu (state) | ₹26,000 | -9% | 19 |
| India | ₹25,500 | -11% | 239 |
Market
Who is hiring in Chennai
1 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Bethel Management Consultants Private Limited1
- Ideal Management Solutions1
- Kiddy Zone1
- Kv Human Resources Services Private Limited1
- M/s Prop Guider1
- Nkl Furniture1
- The Label I1
- Uncle Sam’S Kitchen1
Real offers
Recent Assistant Manager posts with pay
- Assistant ManagerRajas Dairy Farm · Chennai · Fresher · 20 hr ago₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Assistant ManagerIdeal Management Solutions · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 5 days ago₹35,000 – ₹45,000/month
- Assistant ManagerStar Air Sea Logistics Pvt. Ltd · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 14 Oct₹30,000 – ₹40,000/month
- Assistant ManagerKotak Mahindra Banking Process · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 30 Sept₹50,000/month
- Assistant ManagerTVS Training & Services · Chennai · Fresher · 30 Sept₹28,000 – ₹29,000/month
- Assistant ManagerSnoozer Pranasleep Mattress Store - Chennai (Newly Opened) · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹20,000 – ₹25,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Assistant Manager salary in Chennai?
The median advertised salary is ₹28,500 a month across 15 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹25,300 and ₹38,800, and 10% of posts pay ₹44,500 or more.
What is the Assistant Manager salary for freshers in Chennai?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹26,000 a month, based on 5 jobs.
What do Assistant Manager jobs pay experienced candidates in Chennai?
1–2 years: ₹36,300 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Is Assistant Manager pay in Chennai higher than in the rest of Tamil Nadu?
Yes, 10% higher: ₹28,500 in Chennai against ₹26,000 across Tamil Nadu.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 15 active job posts for Assistant Manager 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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