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CNC Machine Operator Salary in India (2026)
₹20,000per month, median
Half of CNC Machine Operator posts in India offer ₹17,300–₹23,500 a month. Based on 957 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹14,000 | ₹17,300 | ₹20,000 | ₹23,500 | ₹27,500 |
- Active posts
- 960
- Employers
- 897
- Open to freshers
- 37%
- New in 30 days
- 39
What to offer CNC Machine Operator candidates in India
- Offer at least ₹20,000 a month to match the typical post in India; ₹23,500 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹19,500 — 2% below the overall median.
- Ask for Cnc only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹20,500 against ₹18,000.
- 39 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) | 356 | ₹19,500 |
| 1–2 years | 601 | ₹20,000 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 956 | ₹20,000 |
| Part-time | 1 | — |
Qualification asked
- 12th pass51% · 492
- Below 10th26% · 250
- 10th pass20% · 192
- Graduate3% · 26
Cities
CNC Machine Operator salary by city in India
States
CNC Machine Operator salary by state
| State | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu | 242 | ₹20,000 |
| Maharashtra | 219 | ₹21,500 |
| Gujarat | 155 | ₹20,000 |
| Karnataka | 134 | ₹21,500 |
| Telangana | 35 | ₹20,000 |
| Punjab | 19 | ₹15,000 |
| Rajasthan | 17 | ₹18,000 |
Market
Who is hiring in India
39 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Muvtons castors5
- Honecore4
- Morya Corp Facility Private Limited (Moraya Corp Facility Private Limited)4
- Technospin Industries Pvt.Ltd4
- Wiseart Design Studio Llp4
- Accord212 Human Resource Solutions Private Limited3
- Morya Corp Facility Private Ltd3
- Vee Ess Engineering3
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 | ₹20,500 | ₹18,000 | +14% |
| Cnc Lathe | ₹22,500 | ₹20,000 | +13% |
| Lathe | ₹21,300 | ₹20,000 | +6% |
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 OperatorHebron Engineering · Mumbai · 2+ yrs · Yesterday₹17,000 – ₹30,000/month
- Cnc Machine OperatorSubhash Agriculture Equipments · Sikar · 2+ yrs · Yesterday₹17,000 – ₹22,000/month
- Cnc Machine OperatorS.D. Industries · Delhi · 2+ yrs · Yesterday₹18,000 – ₹19,500/month
- Cnc Machine OperatorVee Ess Engineering · Chennai · Fresher · 3 days ago₹17,000 – ₹22,000/month
- Cnc Machine OperatorAditya Industries · Pune · 1–2 yrs · 3 days ago₹15,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the CNC Machine Operator salary in India?
The median advertised salary is ₹20,000 a month across 957 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹17,300 and ₹23,500, and 10% of posts pay ₹27,500 or more.
What is the CNC Machine Operator salary for freshers in India?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹19,500 a month, based on 356 jobs.
What do CNC Machine Operator jobs pay experienced candidates in India?
1–2 years: ₹20,000 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Which city in India pays the most for CNC Machine Operator jobs?
Pune (₹22,500), Bengaluru (₹21,600) and Surat (₹21,500) have the highest median offers among cities with at least 5 posts.
Which skills raise CNC Machine Operator salaries in India?
Cnc (+14%), Cnc Lathe (+13%) and Lathe (+6%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 957 active job posts for CNC 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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