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Civil Engineer Salary in Tamil Nadu (2026)
₹25,000per month, median
Half of Civil Engineer posts in Tamil Nadu offer ₹20,000–₹30,000 a month. Based on 185 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹17,500 | ₹20,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹37,500 |
- Active posts
- 187
- Employers
- 170
- Open to freshers
- 39%
- New in 30 days
- 12
What to offer Civil Engineer candidates in Tamil Nadu
- Offer at least ₹25,000 a month to match the typical post in Tamil Nadu; ₹30,000 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹22,500 — 10% below the overall median.
- Ask for Civil only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹25,300 against ₹22,500.
- 12 new Civil Engineer posts went live in the last 30 days — publish your monthly range so candidates can compare.
Experience
Civil Engineer salary by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 73 | ₹22,500 |
| 1–2 years | 112 | ₹27,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 185 | ₹25,000 |
Qualification asked
- Graduate89% · 167
- 12th pass10% · 19
- Below 10th1% · 1
Cities
Civil Engineer salary by city in Tamil Nadu
| City | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 147 | ₹25,000 |
| Coimbatore | 24 | ₹24,300 |
| Salem | 3 | — |
| Vellore | 3 | — |
| Dindigul | 2 | — |
| Madurai | 2 | — |
| Erode | 1 | — |
| Karur | 1 | — |
| Krishnagiri | 1 | — |
| Tiruppur | 1 | — |
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Tamil Nadu vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu | ₹25,000 | — | 185 |
| India | ₹27,500 | +10% | 1,927 |
| Karnataka | ₹26,300 | +5% | 190 |
| Andhra Pradesh | ₹22,500 | -10% | 23 |
| Telangana | ₹25,000 | +0% | 84 |
| Maharashtra | ₹27,500 | +10% | 570 |
| Chhattisgarh | ₹25,000 | +0% | 34 |
Market
Who is hiring in Tamil Nadu
12 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Super Foundations4
- Masterline Structures3
- Vme Precast Products3
- Macc Developers2
- Megnaa Assoiciates2
- Rahul flat developers private limited2
- Robinson homes2
- Sadhana Jennifer Constructions Private Limited2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil | ₹25,300 | ₹22,500 | +12% |
Real offers
Recent Civil Engineer posts with pay
- Civil EngineerThirumala Zen Vista LLP · Madurai · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹25,000/month
- Civil EngineerMars Construction · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 6 days ago₹35,000 – ₹40,000/month
- Civil EngineerRBG Constructions · Coimbatore · 2+ yrs · 8 days ago₹30,000 – ₹35,000/month
- Civil EngineerKishore Realty & Construction · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 8 days ago₹30,000 – ₹35,000/month
- Civil EngineerV Square Developers · Chennai · Fresher · 13 days ago₹25,000 – ₹35,000/month
- Civil EngineerRoyal shrishtii infrastructure Pvt Ltd · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 13 days ago₹25,000 – ₹35,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Civil Engineer salary in Tamil Nadu?
The median advertised salary is ₹25,000 a month across 185 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹20,000 and ₹30,000, and 10% of posts pay ₹37,500 or more.
What is the Civil Engineer salary for freshers in Tamil Nadu?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹22,500 a month, based on 73 jobs.
What do Civil Engineer jobs pay experienced candidates in Tamil Nadu?
1–2 years: ₹27,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Which city in Tamil Nadu pays the most for Civil Engineer jobs?
Chennai (₹25,000) and Coimbatore (₹24,300) have the highest median offers among cities with at least 5 posts.
Is Civil Engineer pay in Tamil Nadu higher than the India average?
No, 9% lower: ₹25,000 in Tamil Nadu against ₹27,500 across India.
Which skills raise Civil Engineer salaries in Tamil Nadu?
Civil (+12%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 185 active job posts for Civil Engineer 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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