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Civil Site Engineer Salary in Chennai (2026)
₹27,500per month, median
Half of Civil Site Engineer posts in Chennai offer ₹22,500–₹32,500 a month. Based on 238 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹19,000 | ₹22,500 | ₹27,500 | ₹32,500 | ₹35,000 |
- Active posts
- 241
- Employers
- 187
- Open to freshers
- 34%
- New in 30 days
- 10
What to offer Civil Site Engineer candidates in Chennai
- Offer at least ₹27,500 a month to match the typical post in Chennai; ₹32,500 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹22,500 — 18% below the overall median.
- 10 new Civil Site Engineer posts went live in the last 30 days — publish your monthly range so candidates can compare.
Experience
Civil Site Engineer salary by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 82 | ₹22,500 |
| 1–2 years | 156 | ₹30,000 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 238 | ₹27,500 |
Qualification asked
- Graduate88% · 213
- 12th pass9% · 22
- 10th pass2% · 6
Localities
Civil Site Engineer salary by area of Chennai
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Ambattur | 12 | ₹26,300 |
| Anna Nagar East | 10 | ₹30,800 |
| Tambaram | 10 | ₹25,800 |
| Ashok Nagar | 8 | ₹27,500 |
| Kolathur | 6 | ₹26,300 |
| Medavakkam | 6 | ₹25,800 |
| Nungambakkam | 6 | ₹27,500 |
| Pallavaram | 6 | ₹30,000 |
Compare
Chennai vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | ₹27,500 | — | 238 |
| Tamil Nadu (state) | ₹25,000 | -9% | 305 |
| India | ₹27,500 | +0% | 1,448 |
Market
Who is hiring in Chennai
10 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Ramachandra (Omkar Staffing Solutions)9
- Urbanspace Builders6
- DEEJOS Architects5
- Pradev Manpower services4
- Vjr Developers4
- Architeca Design Build Firm3
- Smart Infratech Developers3
- Super Foundations3
Real offers
Recent Civil Site Engineer posts with pay
- Civil Site EngineerMagishaa Contruction · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹20,000 – ₹40,000/month
- Civil Site EngineerSri Ayyan Homes · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 4 days ago₹25,000 – ₹35,000/month
- Civil Site EngineerJai Maruthi Interiors · Chennai · Fresher · 13 days ago₹20,000 – ₹40,000/month
- Civil Site EngineerSai Thanishq Engineerings · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 13 days ago₹20,000 – ₹25,000/month
- Civil Site EngineerLokra Infra · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 15 days ago₹24,000 – ₹35,000/month
- Civil Site EngineerBowshiengineering Private Limited · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 15 days ago₹23,000 – ₹35,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Civil Site Engineer salary in Chennai?
The median advertised salary is ₹27,500 a month across 238 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹22,500 and ₹32,500, and 10% of posts pay ₹35,000 or more.
What is the Civil Site Engineer salary for freshers in Chennai?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹22,500 a month, based on 82 jobs.
What do Civil Site Engineer jobs pay experienced candidates in Chennai?
1–2 years: ₹30,000 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Where in Chennai do Civil Site Engineer jobs pay the most?
Anna Nagar East (₹30,800), Pallavaram (₹30,000) and Ashok Nagar (₹27,500) have the highest median offers among areas with at least 5 posts.
Is Civil Site Engineer pay in Chennai higher than in the rest of Tamil Nadu?
Yes, 10% higher: ₹27,500 in Chennai against ₹25,000 across Tamil Nadu.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 238 active job posts for Civil Site Engineer 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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