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Cab Driver Salary in Chennai (2026)
₹28,000per month, median
Half of Cab Driver posts in Chennai offer ₹23,800–₹32,500 a month. Based on 206 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹21,000 | ₹23,800 | ₹28,000 | ₹32,500 | ₹32,500 |
- Active posts
- 206
- Employers
- 132
- Open to freshers
- 60%
- New in 30 days
- 9
What to offer Cab Driver candidates in Chennai
- Offer at least ₹28,000 a month to match the typical post in Chennai; ₹32,500 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹32,500.
- 9 new Cab Driver posts went live in the last 30 days — publish your monthly range so candidates can compare.
Experience
Cab Driver salary by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 124 | ₹32,500 |
| 1–2 years | 82 | ₹26,000 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 206 | ₹28,000 |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th95% · 196
- 10th pass3% · 7
- 12th pass1% · 3
Localities
Cab Driver salary by area of Chennai
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Velachery | 8 | ₹25,300 |
| Koyambedu | 7 | ₹25,000 |
| Pallavaram | 7 | ₹28,000 |
| Ramapuram | 7 | ₹25,000 |
| Guindy | 6 | ₹26,300 |
| Sholinganallur | 5 | ₹23,500 |
| Ambattur | 4 | — |
| Chromepet | 4 | — |
Compare
Chennai vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | ₹28,000 | — | 206 |
| Tamil Nadu (state) | ₹27,500 | -2% | 292 |
| India | ₹27,500 | -2% | 2,642 |
Market
Who is hiring in Chennai
9 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Everest Fleet Private Limited67
- Nivar Enterprises3
- Annai Group Of Companies2
- J K Travels2
- Lithium Urban Technologies Pvt Ltd2
- Nivee Cabs2
- Ravi Travels2
- Sea Hawk Travels Private Limited2
Real offers
Recent Cab Driver posts with pay
- Cab DriverRMG Transport · Chennai · Fresher · Yesterday₹30,000/month
- Cab DriverSenthil Kumaran Travels · Chennai · Fresher · 2 days ago₹20,000 – ₹25,000/month
- Cab DriverAir Calibre Systems · Chennai · Fresher · 2 days ago₹20,000 – ₹30,000/month
- Cab DriverAnandh Travels · Chennai · Fresher · 12 days ago₹25,000 – ₹30,000/month
- Cab DriverVK Tours And Travels · Chennai · Fresher · 19 days ago₹25,000/month
- Cab DriverSri Vignesh Cabs · Chennai · Fresher · 20 days ago₹25,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Cab Driver salary in Chennai?
The median advertised salary is ₹28,000 a month across 206 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹23,800 and ₹32,500, and 10% of posts pay ₹32,500 or more.
What is the Cab Driver salary for freshers in Chennai?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹32,500 a month, based on 124 jobs.
What do Cab Driver jobs pay experienced candidates in Chennai?
1–2 years: ₹26,000 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Where in Chennai do Cab Driver jobs pay the most?
Pallavaram (₹28,000), Guindy (₹26,300) and Velachery (₹25,300) have the highest median offers among areas with at least 5 posts.
Is Cab Driver pay in Chennai higher than in the rest of Tamil Nadu?
It is about the same: ₹28,000 in Chennai against ₹27,500 across Tamil Nadu.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 206 active job posts for Cab 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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