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CNC Machine Operator Salary in Tamil Nadu (2026)
₹20,000per month, median
Half of CNC Machine Operator posts in Tamil Nadu offer ₹17,500–₹22,500 a month. Based on 241 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 | ₹26,500 |
- Active posts
- 242
- Employers
- 230
- Open to freshers
- 52%
- New in 30 days
- 6
What to offer CNC Machine Operator candidates in Tamil Nadu
- Offer at least ₹20,000 a month to match the typical post in Tamil Nadu; ₹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 ₹19,500.
- 6 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) | 125 | ₹20,000 |
| 1–2 years | 116 | ₹20,000 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 241 | ₹20,000 |
Qualification asked
- 12th pass69% · 167
- 10th pass17% · 42
- Below 10th10% · 25
- Graduate3% · 8
Cities
CNC Machine Operator salary by city in Tamil Nadu
| City | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 128 | ₹20,000 |
| Coimbatore | 99 | ₹18,500 |
| Krishnagiri | 9 | ₹18,000 |
| Vellore | 2 | — |
| Ambattur | 1 | — |
| Madurai | 1 | — |
| Tirunelveli | 1 | — |
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Tamil Nadu vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu | ₹20,000 | — | 241 |
| India | ₹20,000 | +0% | 957 |
| Karnataka | ₹21,500 | +8% | 134 |
| Telangana | ₹20,000 | +0% | 35 |
| Maharashtra | ₹21,500 | +8% | 217 |
Market
Who is hiring in Tamil Nadu
6 new posts in the last 30 days.
- R Bala Subramanian (Malarkrishnan)3
- Vee Ess Engineering3
- Aero Pistons Pvt Ltd2
- Harish Hr Consultancy2
- Innovsource Services Private Limited2
- Microne Industries2
- Techtra Automation2
- 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 | ₹19,500 | +15% |
| Cnc | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | +11% |
Real offers
Recent CNC Machine Operator posts with pay
- Cnc Machine OperatorLotus Gears · Coimbatore · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹20,000 – ₹25,000/month
- Cnc Machine OperatorSinclar CNC Applications · Krishnagiri · 1–2 yrs · 3 days ago₹19,000/month
- 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
Frequently asked questions
What is the CNC Machine Operator salary in Tamil Nadu?
The median advertised salary is ₹20,000 a month across 241 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹17,500 and ₹22,500, and 10% of posts pay ₹26,500 or more.
What is the CNC Machine Operator salary for freshers in Tamil Nadu?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹20,000 a month, based on 125 jobs.
What do CNC Machine Operator jobs pay experienced candidates in Tamil Nadu?
1–2 years: ₹20,000 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Which city in Tamil Nadu pays the most for CNC Machine Operator jobs?
Chennai (₹20,000), Coimbatore (₹18,500) and Krishnagiri (₹18,000) have the highest median offers among cities with at least 5 posts.
Is CNC Machine Operator pay in Tamil Nadu higher than the India average?
It is about the same: ₹20,000 in Tamil Nadu against ₹20,000 across India.
Which skills raise CNC Machine Operator salaries in Tamil Nadu?
Lathe (+15%) and Cnc (+11%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 241 active job posts for CNC Machine Operator 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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