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Car Mechanic Salary in Tamil Nadu (2026)
₹17,500per month, median
Half of Car Mechanic posts in Tamil Nadu offer ₹13,000–₹22,500 a month. Based on 141 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹17,500 | ₹22,500 | ₹27,500 |
- Active posts
- 142
- Employers
- 134
- Open to freshers
- 6%
- New in 30 days
- 6
What to offer Car Mechanic candidates in Tamil Nadu
- Offer at least ₹17,500 a month to match the typical post in Tamil Nadu; ₹22,500 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 ₹19,500 against ₹17,000.
- 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) | 9 | ₹20,000 |
| 1–2 years | 132 | ₹17,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 141 | ₹17,500 |
Qualification asked
- 10th pass44% · 63
- 12th pass29% · 41
- Below 10th26% · 37
- Graduate1% · 1
Cities
Car Mechanic salary by city in Tamil Nadu
| City | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 87 | ₹18,500 |
| Coimbatore | 25 | ₹15,000 |
| Tiruppur | 8 | ₹13,000 |
| Madurai | 7 | ₹18,500 |
| Vellore | 5 | ₹13,500 |
| Krishnagiri | 4 | — |
| Dindigul | 2 | — |
| Tiruchirappalli | 2 | — |
| Erode | 1 | — |
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Tamil Nadu vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu | ₹17,500 | — | 141 |
| India | ₹15,000 | -14% | 1,236 |
| Karnataka | ₹17,500 | +0% | 143 |
| Andhra Pradesh | ₹13,000 | -26% | 25 |
| Telangana | ₹13,500 | -23% | 127 |
| Maharashtra | ₹15,000 | -14% | 248 |
| Chhattisgarh | ₹13,000 | -26% | 18 |
Market
Who is hiring in Tamil Nadu
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 | ₹19,500 | ₹17,000 | +15% |
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 Tamil Nadu?
The median advertised salary is ₹17,500 a month across 141 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹13,000 and ₹22,500, and 10% of posts pay ₹27,500 or more.
What is the Car Mechanic salary for freshers in Tamil Nadu?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹20,000 a month, based on 9 jobs.
What do Car Mechanic jobs pay experienced candidates in Tamil Nadu?
1–2 years: ₹17,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Which city in Tamil Nadu pays the most for Car Mechanic jobs?
Chennai (₹18,500), Madurai (₹18,500) and Coimbatore (₹15,000) have the highest median offers among cities with at least 5 posts.
Is Car Mechanic pay in Tamil Nadu higher than the India average?
Yes, 17% higher: ₹17,500 in Tamil Nadu against ₹15,000 across India.
Which skills raise Car Mechanic salaries in Tamil Nadu?
Car Servicing (+15%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 141 active job posts for Car Mechanic in Tamil Nadu 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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