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CNC Operator Salary in Tamil Nadu (2026)
₹20,000per month, median
Half of CNC Operator posts in Tamil Nadu offer ₹17,000–₹22,500 a month. Based on 113 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹15,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 | ₹26,200 |
- Active posts
- 115
- Employers
- 106
- Open to freshers
- 60%
- New in 30 days
- 4
What to offer CNC 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 ₹18,500 — 7% below the overall median.
- Ask for Lathe only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹22,500 against ₹19,800.
- 4 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) | 68 | ₹18,500 |
| 1–2 years | 45 | ₹21,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 113 | ₹20,000 |
Qualification asked
- 12th pass66% · 76
- 10th pass18% · 21
- Below 10th13% · 15
- Graduate3% · 3
Cities
CNC Operator salary by city in Tamil Nadu
| City | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 62 | ₹20,000 |
| Coimbatore | 44 | ₹20,000 |
| Krishnagiri | 3 | — |
| Kanchipuram | 2 | — |
| Erode | 1 | — |
| Tiruppur | 1 | — |
Compare
Tamil Nadu vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu | ₹20,000 | — | 113 |
| India | ₹20,000 | +0% | 759 |
| Karnataka | ₹21,500 | +8% | 101 |
| Telangana | ₹22,500 | +13% | 31 |
| Maharashtra | ₹22,500 | +13% | 197 |
Market
Who is hiring in Tamil Nadu
4 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Magneto Dynamics3
- Entwine Industry2
- Harish Hr Consultancy2
- Jp Cnc Works2
- Lnt Enterprises2
- Manasa Industries2
- Packings & Jointings Gaskets Private Limited2
- R Bala Subramanian (Malarkrishnan)2
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 | ₹19,800 | +14% |
Real offers
Recent CNC Operator posts with pay
- Cnc OperatorTurnwell Engineering · Coimbatore · Fresher · Yesterday₹15,000 – ₹18,000/month
- Cnc OperatorWorks Era Associates · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 9 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 OperatorHema Enterprises · Kanchipuram · 1–2 yrs · 1 Oct₹22,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the CNC Operator salary in Tamil Nadu?
The median advertised salary is ₹20,000 a month across 113 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹17,000 and ₹22,500, and 10% of posts pay ₹26,200 or more.
What is the CNC Operator salary for freshers in Tamil Nadu?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹18,500 a month, based on 68 jobs.
What do CNC Operator jobs pay experienced candidates in Tamil Nadu?
1–2 years: ₹21,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Which city in Tamil Nadu pays the most for CNC Operator jobs?
Chennai (₹20,000) and Coimbatore (₹20,000) have the highest median offers among cities with at least 5 posts.
Is CNC 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 Operator salaries in Tamil Nadu?
Lathe (+14%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 113 active job posts for CNC 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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