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Automobile Mechanic Salary in Chennai (2026)
₹22,500per month, median
Half of Automobile Mechanic posts in Chennai offer ₹15,000–₹25,500 a month. Based on 25 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹11,600 | ₹15,000 | ₹22,500 | ₹25,500 | ₹27,800 |
- Active posts
- 25
- Employers
- 23
- Open to freshers
- 36%
- New in 30 days
- 2
What to offer Automobile Mechanic candidates in Chennai
- Offer at least ₹22,500 a month to match the typical post in Chennai; ₹25,500 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹22,500.
- 2 new Automobile Mechanic posts went live in the last 30 days — publish your monthly range so candidates can compare.
Experience
Automobile Mechanic salary by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 9 | ₹22,500 |
| 1–2 years | 16 | ₹19,300 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 25 | ₹22,500 |
Qualification asked
- 10th pass88% · 22
- Below 10th8% · 2
- 12th pass4% · 1
Localities
Automobile Mechanic salary by area of Chennai
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Ambattur | 2 | — |
| Pallavaram | 2 | — |
| Poonamallee High Road | 2 | — |
| Adambakkam | 1 | — |
| Ayappakkam | 1 | — |
| Chembarambakkam | 1 | — |
| Jafferkhanpet | 1 | — |
| Kolathur | 1 | — |
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Chennai vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | ₹22,500 | — | 25 |
| Tamil Nadu (state) | ₹20,000 | -11% | 37 |
| India | ₹13,500 | -40% | 579 |
Market
Who is hiring in Chennai
2 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Jai Commercial3
- Apex Motorz1
- Force Motors - Mpc Motors Pvt Ltd1
- Ks Motors Pvt Ltd1
- Maansarovar Automobile1
- Vijai Earthmoving Equipment Private Limited (Vijai Trucking)1
- Volkswagen1
- Wemake Solutions Pvt Ltd1
Real offers
Recent Automobile Mechanic posts with pay
- Automobile MechanicSri Sai am motors · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 3 days ago₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- Automobile MechanicV M Traders · Chennai · Fresher · 9 days ago₹10,000 – ₹15,000/month
- Automobile MechanicTeg detail · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 9 Oct₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Automobile MechanicShree Sai Car Care · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹20,000 – ₹22,000/month
- Automobile MechanicDhanusu tingar · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- Automobile MechanicDiRa Autos · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹10,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Automobile Mechanic salary in Chennai?
The median advertised salary is ₹22,500 a month across 25 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹15,000 and ₹25,500, and 10% of posts pay ₹27,800 or more.
What is the Automobile Mechanic salary for freshers in Chennai?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹22,500 a month, based on 9 jobs.
What do Automobile Mechanic jobs pay experienced candidates in Chennai?
1–2 years: ₹19,300 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Is Automobile Mechanic pay in Chennai higher than in the rest of Tamil Nadu?
Yes, 13% higher: ₹22,500 in Chennai against ₹20,000 across Tamil Nadu.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 25 active job posts for Automobile Mechanic 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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