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CNC Lathe Machine Operator Salary in India (2026)
₹21,500per month, median
Half of CNC Lathe Machine Operator posts in India offer ₹18,000–₹25,000 a month. Based on 158 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹16,400 | ₹18,000 | ₹21,500 | ₹25,000 | ₹27,500 |
- Active posts
- 159
- Employers
- 154
- Open to freshers
- 24%
- New in 30 days
- 6
What to offer CNC Lathe Machine Operator candidates in India
- Offer at least ₹21,500 a month to match the typical post in India; ₹25,000 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹20,400 — 5% below the overall median.
- Ask for Cnc only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹22,500 against ₹21,000.
- 6 new CNC Lathe Machine Operator posts went live in the last 30 days — publish your monthly range so candidates can compare.
Experience
CNC Lathe Machine Operator salary by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 38 | ₹20,400 |
| 1–2 years | 120 | ₹22,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 158 | ₹21,500 |
Qualification asked
- 12th pass45% · 72
- Below 10th36% · 58
- 10th pass15% · 24
- Graduate3% · 5
Cities
CNC Lathe Machine Operator salary by city in India
States
CNC Lathe Machine Operator salary by state
| State | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra | 45 | ₹22,500 |
| Gujarat | 33 | ₹20,400 |
| Tamil Nadu | 17 | ₹22,000 |
Market
Who is hiring in India
6 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Heena Hydraulics2
- Mbitious Medical Devices Llp2
- Microtech Engineering Works2
- Ml Industries2
- Vetri Engineers2
- Arthman Power Consultants1
- Indo Air Compressors Pvt Limited (Indo Air Compressors Pvt. Ltd.)1
- S K Outsourcing Private Limited (Sk Outsourcing Private Limited)1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cnc | ₹22,500 | ₹21,000 | +7% |
Real offers
Recent CNC Lathe Machine Operator posts with pay
- Cnc Lathe Machine OperatorSubhash Agriculture Equipments · Sikar · 2+ yrs · Yesterday₹17,000 – ₹22,000/month
- Cnc Lathe Machine OperatorAccurate Edge Precision Equipment Industries · Bengaluru · Fresher · 3 days ago₹18,000 – ₹45,000/month
- Cnc Lathe Machine OperatorVetri Engineers · Coimbatore · 2+ yrs · 3 days ago₹20,000 – ₹25,000/month
- Cnc Lathe Machine OperatorTejas Technologies · Bengaluru · 1–2 yrs · 7 days ago₹20,000 – ₹40,000/month
- Cnc Lathe Machine OperatorMohd OMER (SHAH TOOLS INDIA) · Hyderabad · 2+ yrs · 11 days ago₹25,000 – ₹35,000/month
- Cnc Lathe Machine OperatorMicro Quick Engineers · Ahmedabad · 1–2 yrs · 11 days ago₹20,000 – ₹25,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the CNC Lathe Machine Operator salary in India?
The median advertised salary is ₹21,500 a month across 158 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹18,000 and ₹25,000, and 10% of posts pay ₹27,500 or more.
What is the CNC Lathe Machine Operator salary for freshers in India?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹20,400 a month, based on 38 jobs.
What do CNC Lathe Machine Operator jobs pay experienced candidates in India?
1–2 years: ₹22,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Which city in India pays the most for CNC Lathe Machine Operator jobs?
Chennai (₹24,300), Hyderabad (₹23,000) and Mumbai (₹22,500) have the highest median offers among cities with at least 5 posts.
Which skills raise CNC Lathe Machine Operator salaries in India?
Cnc (+7%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 158 active job posts for CNC Lathe Machine Operator in India 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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