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Carpenter Salary in Tamil Nadu (2026)
₹22,500per month, median
Half of Carpenter posts in Tamil Nadu offer ₹17,500–₹28,000 a month. Based on 193 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹12,500 | ₹17,500 | ₹22,500 | ₹28,000 | ₹30,000 |
- Active posts
- 193
- Employers
- 185
- Open to freshers
- 3%
- New in 30 days
- 8
What to offer Carpenter candidates in Tamil Nadu
- Offer at least ₹22,500 a month to match the typical post in Tamil Nadu; ₹28,000 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹20,800 — 8% below the overall median.
- Ask for Carpenter only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹23,000 against ₹22,000.
- 8 new Carpenter posts went live in the last 30 days — publish your monthly range so candidates can compare.
Experience
Carpenter salary by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 6 | ₹20,800 |
| 1–2 years | 187 | ₹22,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 193 | ₹22,500 |
Qualification asked
- 10th pass67% · 129
- Below 10th32% · 62
- 12th pass1% · 2
Cities
Carpenter salary by city in Tamil Nadu
| City | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 140 | ₹22,800 |
| Coimbatore | 34 | ₹20,500 |
| Madurai | 10 | ₹24,000 |
| Tiruppur | 5 | ₹24,000 |
| Krishnagiri | 2 | — |
| Vellore | 2 | — |
Compare
Tamil Nadu vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu | ₹22,500 | — | 193 |
| India | ₹17,500 | -22% | 2,242 |
| Karnataka | ₹17,500 | -22% | 244 |
| Andhra Pradesh | ₹15,000 | -33% | 49 |
| Telangana | ₹16,500 | -27% | 193 |
| Maharashtra | ₹17,500 | -22% | 393 |
| Chhattisgarh | ₹16,300 | -28% | 20 |
Market
Who is hiring in Tamil Nadu
8 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Home Space Decorz (Opc) Private Limited3
- Home Space Decorz pvt ltd3
- Update Interiors3
- AVR Carpenter Works2
- Archana Systems2
- Abacus Staffing And Services Private Limited1
- Mazz Architects & Interiors1
- Yashika Facility & Manpower Solution 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | ₹23,000 | ₹22,000 | +5% |
Real offers
Recent Carpenter posts with pay
- CarpenterBB Home Theatre · Madurai · 1–2 yrs · 21 hr ago₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- CarpenterSri Valli Furniture Works · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹26,000 – ₹27,000/month
- CarpenterSS Interior & Modular · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 2 days ago₹25,000 – ₹35,000/month
- CarpenterIdam Porul Yaevel · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 4 days ago₹25,000 – ₹30,000/month
- CarpenterHome Space Decorz (Opc) Private Limited · Chennai · Fresher · 8 days ago₹25,000 – ₹30,000/month
- CarpenterArcis E Services Pvt Ltd (Arcis E Services Private Limited) · Madurai · 1–2 yrs · 11 days ago₹15,000 – ₹25,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Carpenter salary in Tamil Nadu?
The median advertised salary is ₹22,500 a month across 193 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹17,500 and ₹28,000, and 10% of posts pay ₹30,000 or more.
What is the Carpenter salary for freshers in Tamil Nadu?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹20,800 a month, based on 6 jobs.
What do Carpenter jobs pay experienced candidates in Tamil Nadu?
1–2 years: ₹22,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Which city in Tamil Nadu pays the most for Carpenter jobs?
Madurai (₹24,000), Tiruppur (₹24,000) and Chennai (₹22,800) have the highest median offers among cities with at least 5 posts.
Is Carpenter pay in Tamil Nadu higher than the India average?
Yes, 29% higher: ₹22,500 in Tamil Nadu against ₹17,500 across India.
Which skills raise Carpenter salaries in Tamil Nadu?
Carpenter (+5%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 193 active job posts for Carpenter 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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