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Car Mechanic Salary in Chennai (2026)
₹18,500per month, median
Half of Car Mechanic posts in Chennai offer ₹15,000–₹25,000 a month. Based on 87 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹12,500 | ₹15,000 | ₹18,500 | ₹25,000 | ₹29,400 |
- Active posts
- 88
- Employers
- 80
- Open to freshers
- 9%
- New in 30 days
- 6
What to offer Car Mechanic candidates in Chennai
- Offer at least ₹18,500 a month to match the typical post in Chennai; ₹25,000 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹20,000.
- Ask for Car Servicing only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹20,800 against ₹17,500.
- 6 new Car Mechanic posts went live in the last 30 days — publish your monthly range so candidates can compare.
Experience
Car Mechanic salary by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 8 | ₹20,000 |
| 1–2 years | 79 | ₹18,000 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 87 | ₹18,500 |
Qualification asked
- 10th pass69% · 61
- Below 10th27% · 24
- 12th pass2% · 2
- Graduate1% · 1
Localities
Car Mechanic salary by area of Chennai
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Ambattur | 7 | ₹17,500 |
| Guindy | 3 | — |
| Kolathur | 3 | — |
| Kuthambakkam | 3 | — |
| Maduravoyal | 3 | — |
| Thoraipakkam | 3 | — |
| Adayar | 2 | — |
| Anna Nagar West | 2 | — |
Compare
Chennai vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | ₹18,500 | — | 87 |
| Tamil Nadu (state) | ₹17,500 | -5% | 141 |
| India | ₹15,000 | -19% | 1,236 |
Market
Who is hiring in Chennai
6 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Nmr Hr Solutions4
- Tvs Automobile Solutions Pvt Ltd3
- Yoga's Car Care3
- Maruti Suzuki2
- Everest Fleet Private Limited1
- Happy Square Outsourcing Services Limited1
- Nissan1
- Paradigmit Technology Services Private Limited1
Skills premium
Skills that raise pay
Median monthly pay of posts that ask for the skill versus posts that do not.
| Skill | With | Without | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car Servicing | ₹20,800 | ₹17,500 | +19% |
Real offers
Recent Car Mechanic posts with pay
- Car MechanicLimras Cars · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹20,000 – ₹25,000/month
- Car MechanicAlpha Automobiles · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹20,000 – ₹30,000/month
- Car MechanicVagmaster · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 3 days ago₹25,000 – ₹40,000/month
- Car MechanicGlobal Auto Spares · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 3 days ago₹25,000 – ₹30,000/month
- Car MechanicMonter Smart Drive Private Limited · Chennai · Fresher · 12 days ago₹18,000 – ₹40,000/month
- Car MechanicNmr Hr Solutions · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 13 days ago₹24,000 – ₹29,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Car Mechanic salary in Chennai?
The median advertised salary is ₹18,500 a month across 87 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹15,000 and ₹25,000, and 10% of posts pay ₹29,400 or more.
What is the Car Mechanic salary for freshers in Chennai?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹20,000 a month, based on 8 jobs.
What do Car Mechanic jobs pay experienced candidates in Chennai?
1–2 years: ₹18,000 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Is Car Mechanic pay in Chennai higher than in the rest of Tamil Nadu?
Yes, 6% higher: ₹18,500 in Chennai against ₹17,500 across Tamil Nadu.
Which skills raise Car Mechanic salaries in Chennai?
Car Servicing (+19%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 87 active job posts for Car 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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