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CNC Operator Salary in Chennai (2026)
₹20,000per month, median
Half of CNC Operator posts in Chennai offer ₹17,500–₹22,500 a month. Based on 62 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹16,100 | ₹17,500 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 | ₹25,000 |
- Active posts
- 63
- Employers
- 55
- Open to freshers
- 68%
- New in 30 days
- 3
What to offer CNC 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 ₹18,500 — 7% below the overall median.
- 3 new CNC Operator posts went live in the last 30 days — publish your monthly range so candidates can compare.
Experience
CNC Operator salary by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 42 | ₹18,500 |
| 1–2 years | 20 | ₹21,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 62 | ₹20,000 |
Qualification asked
- 12th pass75% · 47
- 10th pass11% · 7
- Below 10th11% · 7
- Graduate3% · 2
Localities
CNC Operator salary by area of Chennai
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Ambattur | 21 | ₹20,000 |
| Thirumudivakkam | 8 | ₹18,000 |
| Sriperumbudur | 5 | ₹21,500 |
| Gummidipundi | 3 | — |
| Thoraipakkam | 3 | — |
| Oragadam | 2 | — |
| Padi | 2 | — |
| Arumbakkam | 1 | — |
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Chennai vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | ₹20,000 | — | 62 |
| Tamil Nadu (state) | ₹20,000 | +0% | 113 |
| India | ₹20,000 | +0% | 759 |
Market
Who is hiring in Chennai
3 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Magneto Dynamics3
- Entwine Industry2
- Harish Hr Consultancy2
- Lnt Enterprises2
- Manasa Industries2
- Packings & Jointings Gaskets Private Limited2
- R Bala Subramanian (Malarkrishnan)2
- Hire Sure1
Real offers
Recent CNC Operator posts with pay
- Cnc OperatorWorks Era Associates · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 8 days ago₹30,000 – ₹60,000/month
- Cnc OperatorOran Consulting · Chennai · Fresher · 13 days ago₹20,000 – ₹30,000/month
- Cnc OperatorMagneto Dynamics · Chennai · Fresher · 16 Oct₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Cnc OperatorRaghav Enteprises · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 7 Oct₹20,000 – ₹30,000/month
- Cnc OperatorYakkesh Engineering Works · Chennai · Fresher · 30 Sept₹15,000/month
- Cnc OperatorChennaiautomotive · Chennai · Fresher · 30 Sept₹14,000 – ₹20,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the CNC Operator salary in Chennai?
The median advertised salary is ₹20,000 a month across 62 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹17,500 and ₹22,500, and 10% of posts pay ₹25,000 or more.
What is the CNC Operator salary for freshers in Chennai?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹18,500 a month, based on 42 jobs.
What do CNC 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 Operator jobs pay the most?
Sriperumbudur (₹21,500), Ambattur (₹20,000) and Thirumudivakkam (₹18,000) have the highest median offers among areas with at least 5 posts.
Is CNC 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.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 62 active job posts for CNC 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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