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Care Taker Salary in Tamil Nadu (2026)
₹16,500per month, median
Half of Care Taker posts in Tamil Nadu offer ₹11,000–₹18,000 a month. Based on 51 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹7,500 | ₹11,000 | ₹16,500 | ₹18,000 | ₹23,500 |
- Active posts
- 51
- Employers
- 41
- Open to freshers
- 82%
- New in 30 days
- 3
What to offer Care Taker candidates in Tamil Nadu
- Offer at least ₹16,500 a month to match the typical post in Tamil Nadu; ₹18,000 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹15,300 — 7% below the overall median.
- 3 new Care Taker posts went live in the last 30 days — publish your monthly range so candidates can compare.
Experience
Care Taker salary by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 42 | ₹15,300 |
| 1–2 years | 9 | ₹17,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 49 | ₹16,800 |
| Part-time | 2 | — |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th90% · 46
- 10th pass6% · 3
- 12th pass4% · 2
Cities
Care Taker salary by city in Tamil Nadu
| City | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 41 | ₹16,500 |
| Coimbatore | 8 | ₹15,000 |
| Erode | 2 | — |
Compare
Tamil Nadu vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu | ₹16,500 | — | 51 |
| India | ₹17,500 | +6% | 790 |
| Karnataka | ₹19,900 | +21% | 146 |
| Andhra Pradesh | ₹22,500 | +36% | 74 |
| Telangana | ₹20,000 | +21% | 171 |
| Maharashtra | ₹17,500 | +6% | 128 |
Market
Who is hiring in Tamil Nadu
3 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Oscar Domestic Services7
- Sri Sai Baba Manpower agency4
- Tally HR2
- EuroKids PreSchool1
- Little Millennium Preschool1
- Maid It Easy1
- Personal1
- Sunshine Preschools & Daycare Chain1
Real offers
Recent Care Taker posts with pay
- Care TakerRaniammal Old Age Home · Chennai · Fresher · 4 days ago₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- Care TakerChallengers Charitable Trust · Chennai · Fresher · 4 days ago₹5,000 – ₹6,000/month
- Care TakerSIVAPRAKASAM Personal · Coimbatore · 2+ yrs · 15 days ago₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Care TakerKickTrip.in · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 16 Oct₹20,000 – ₹25,000/month
- Care TakerTally HR · Chennai · Fresher · 30 Sept₹12,000 – ₹15,000/month
- Care TakerOscar Domestic Services · Chennai · Fresher · 30 Sept₹19,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Care Taker salary in Tamil Nadu?
The median advertised salary is ₹16,500 a month across 51 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹11,000 and ₹18,000, and 10% of posts pay ₹23,500 or more.
What is the Care Taker salary for freshers in Tamil Nadu?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹15,300 a month, based on 42 jobs.
What do Care Taker 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 Care Taker jobs?
Chennai (₹16,500) and Coimbatore (₹15,000) have the highest median offers among cities with at least 5 posts.
Is Care Taker pay in Tamil Nadu higher than the India average?
No, 6% lower: ₹16,500 in Tamil Nadu against ₹17,500 across India.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 51 active job posts for Care Taker 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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