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CNC Machine Operator Salary in Karnataka (2026)
₹21,500per month, median
Half of CNC Machine Operator posts in Karnataka offer ₹18,100–₹25,000 a month. Based on 134 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹15,600 | ₹18,100 | ₹21,500 | ₹25,000 | ₹30,000 |
- Active posts
- 134
- Employers
- 119
- Open to freshers
- 47%
- New in 30 days
- 5
What to offer CNC Machine Operator candidates in Karnataka
- Offer at least ₹21,500 a month to match the typical post in Karnataka; ₹25,000 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹21,000 — 2% below the overall median.
- Ask for Lathe only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹24,000 against ₹21,500.
- 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) | 63 | ₹21,000 |
| 1–2 years | 71 | ₹22,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 134 | ₹21,500 |
Qualification asked
- 12th pass65% · 87
- 10th pass18% · 24
- Below 10th15% · 20
- Graduate2% · 3
Cities
CNC Machine Operator salary by city in Karnataka
| City | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru | 128 | ₹21,600 |
| Belagavi | 4 | — |
| Mysuru | 2 | — |
Compare
Karnataka vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karnataka | ₹21,500 | — | 134 |
| India | ₹20,000 | -7% | 957 |
| Tamil Nadu | ₹20,000 | -7% | 241 |
| Telangana | ₹20,000 | -7% | 35 |
| Maharashtra | ₹21,500 | +0% | 217 |
| Gujarat | ₹20,000 | -7% | 155 |
Market
Who is hiring in Karnataka
5 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Accord212 Human Resource Solutions Private Limited3
- Honecore3
- Klb Hr Services3
- Aadhya HR Solutions Pvt Ltd2
- Emergent tooling solutions2
- Sri Banashankari Industries2
- Srsb Workforce Solutions Private Limited2
- Teamlease Services 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 | ₹24,000 | ₹21,500 | +12% |
Real offers
Recent CNC Machine Operator posts with pay
- Cnc Machine OperatorBalaji woodcraft CNC work · Bengaluru · 1–2 yrs · 21 hr ago₹10,000 – ₹15,000/month
- Cnc Machine OperatorKalpa Electrikal Private Limited · Bengaluru · 2+ yrs · Yesterday₹18,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Cnc Machine OperatorSri Nimishambha India Pvt Ltd · Bengaluru · 2+ yrs · Yesterday₹20,000 – ₹25,000/month
- Cnc Machine OperatorT V Plastics And Engineering Private Limited · Bengaluru · 2+ yrs · 6 days ago₹20,000 – ₹30,000/month
- Cnc Machine OperatorTechnova industries · Bengaluru · 2+ yrs · 7 days ago₹25,000 – ₹30,000/month
- Cnc Machine OperatorBasavarajappa Kapler Ravi (Honnathi Engineering Works) · Bengaluru · 2+ yrs · 17 days ago₹16,000 – ₹20,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the CNC Machine Operator salary in Karnataka?
The median advertised salary is ₹21,500 a month across 134 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹18,100 and ₹25,000, and 10% of posts pay ₹30,000 or more.
What is the CNC Machine Operator salary for freshers in Karnataka?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹21,000 a month, based on 63 jobs.
What do CNC Machine Operator jobs pay experienced candidates in Karnataka?
1–2 years: ₹22,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Is CNC Machine Operator pay in Karnataka higher than the India average?
Yes, 8% higher: ₹21,500 in Karnataka against ₹20,000 across India.
Which skills raise CNC Machine Operator salaries in Karnataka?
Lathe (+12%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 134 active job posts for CNC Machine Operator in Karnataka 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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