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Bus Driver Salary in Chennai (2026)
₹24,500per month, median
Half of Bus Driver posts in Chennai offer ₹22,000–₹27,500 a month. Based on 25 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹24,500 | ₹27,500 | ₹30,000 |
- Active posts
- 25
- Employers
- 24
- Open to freshers
- 12%
- New in 30 days
- 1
What to offer Bus Driver candidates in Chennai
- Offer at least ₹24,500 a month to match the typical post in Chennai; ₹27,500 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- 1 new Bus Driver posts went live in the last 30 days — publish your monthly range so candidates can compare.
Experience
Bus Driver salary by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 3 | — |
| 1–2 years | 22 | ₹25,000 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 25 | ₹24,500 |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th96% · 24
- 10th pass4% · 1
Localities
Bus Driver salary by area of Chennai
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Ayanambakkam | 2 | — |
| Poonamallee | 2 | — |
| Tambaram | 2 | — |
| Adampakkam | 1 | — |
| Anakaputhur | 1 | — |
| Anna Nagar East | 1 | — |
| Arakkonam | 1 | — |
| Guindy | 1 | — |
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Chennai vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | ₹24,500 | — | 25 |
| Tamil Nadu (state) | ₹22,500 | -8% | 37 |
| India | ₹19,500 | -20% | 376 |
Market
Who is hiring in Chennai
1 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Magicwallz2
- Amaze Travels1
- Chaitanya Techno School1
- Orchids The International School, Chennai1
- St. John'S Matriculation Hr. Sec. School, Villivakkam1
- Sun Enterprise1
- Talent Trove Solutions Pvt Ltd1
- Venkateshwara College1
Real offers
Recent Bus Driver posts with pay
- Bus DriverChaitanya Techno School · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 20 days ago₹25,000/month
- Bus DriverChandra Travels · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 30 Sept₹20,000/month
- Bus DriverBhagyalakshmi Enterprises · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 30 Sept₹28,000/month
- Bus DriverKammute · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 30 Sept₹27,000/month
- Bus DriverMagicwallz · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 30 Sept₹25,000 – ₹35,000/month
- Bus DriverSt Anna School · Chennai · Fresher · 30 Sept₹15,000 – ₹25,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Bus Driver salary in Chennai?
The median advertised salary is ₹24,500 a month across 25 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹22,000 and ₹27,500, and 10% of posts pay ₹30,000 or more.
What do Bus Driver jobs pay experienced candidates in Chennai?
1–2 years: ₹25,000 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Is Bus Driver pay in Chennai higher than in the rest of Tamil Nadu?
Yes, 9% higher: ₹24,500 in Chennai against ₹22,500 across Tamil Nadu.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 25 active job posts for Bus Driver 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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