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CNC Machine Operator Salary in Chennai (2026)
₹20,000per month, median
Half of CNC Machine Operator posts in Chennai offer ₹17,500–₹22,500 a month. Based on 128 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹15,000 | ₹17,500 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 | ₹27,500 |
- Active posts
- 129
- Employers
- 120
- Open to freshers
- 72%
- New in 30 days
- 5
What to offer CNC Machine Operator candidates in Chennai
- Offer at least ₹20,000 a month to match the typical post in Chennai; ₹22,500 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹20,000.
- Ask for Lathe only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹22,500 against ₹20,000.
- 5 new CNC Machine Operator posts went live in the last 30 days — publish your monthly range so candidates can compare.
Experience
CNC Machine Operator salary by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 92 | ₹20,000 |
| 1–2 years | 36 | ₹21,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 128 | ₹20,000 |
Qualification asked
- 12th pass70% · 90
- 10th pass14% · 18
- Below 10th12% · 16
- Graduate4% · 5
Localities
CNC Machine Operator salary by area of Chennai
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Ambattur | 34 | ₹20,000 |
| Sriperumbudur | 10 | ₹21,300 |
| Thirumudivakkam | 8 | ₹20,500 |
| Kundrathur | 8 | ₹20,000 |
| Padi | 7 | ₹18,800 |
| Korattur | 6 | ₹18,000 |
| Ayanambakkam | 4 | — |
| Oragadam | 4 | — |
Compare
Chennai vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | ₹20,000 | — | 128 |
| Tamil Nadu (state) | ₹20,000 | +0% | 241 |
| India | ₹20,000 | +0% | 957 |
Market
Who is hiring in Chennai
5 new posts in the last 30 days.
- R Bala Subramanian (Malarkrishnan)3
- Aero Pistons Pvt Ltd2
- CLF Structures Pvt Ltd2
- Harish Hr Consultancy2
- Innovsource Services Private Limited2
- Microne Industries2
- Vee Ess Engineering2
- Youngshin Automotive India 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lathe | ₹22,500 | ₹20,000 | +13% |
Real offers
Recent CNC Machine Operator posts with pay
- Cnc Machine OperatorVee Ess Engineering · Chennai · Fresher · 3 days ago₹17,000 – ₹22,000/month
- Cnc Machine OperatorSri balamurugan TIMBERS DEPOT and saw mill · Chennai · Fresher · 5 days ago₹15,000 – ₹30,000/month
- Cnc Machine OperatorManufacturing Industry · Chennai · Fresher · 10 days ago₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Cnc Machine OperatorA K S Tools · Chennai · Fresher · 23 days ago₹18,000 – ₹22,000/month
- Cnc Machine OperatorDoforte · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 24 days ago₹25,000 – ₹35,000/month
- Cnc Machine OperatorSun Moon Enterprise · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 16 Oct₹25,000 – ₹35,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the CNC Machine Operator salary in Chennai?
The median advertised salary is ₹20,000 a month across 128 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹17,500 and ₹22,500, and 10% of posts pay ₹27,500 or more.
What is the CNC Machine Operator salary for freshers in Chennai?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹20,000 a month, based on 92 jobs.
What do CNC Machine Operator jobs pay experienced candidates in Chennai?
1–2 years: ₹21,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Where in Chennai do CNC Machine Operator jobs pay the most?
Sriperumbudur (₹21,300), Thirumudivakkam (₹20,500) and Ambattur (₹20,000) have the highest median offers among areas with at least 5 posts.
Is CNC Machine Operator pay in Chennai higher than in the rest of Tamil Nadu?
It is about the same: ₹20,000 in Chennai against ₹20,000 across Tamil Nadu.
Which skills raise CNC Machine Operator salaries in Chennai?
Lathe (+13%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 128 active job posts for CNC Machine Operator 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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