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CNC Operator Salary in India (2026)
₹20,000per month, median
Half of CNC Operator posts in India offer ₹17,500–₹24,000 a month. Based on 759 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹15,000 | ₹17,500 | ₹20,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹27,500 |
- Active posts
- 763
- Employers
- 653
- Open to freshers
- 35%
- New in 30 days
- 24
What to offer CNC Operator candidates in India
- Offer at least ₹20,000 a month to match the typical post in India; ₹24,000 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹19,300 — 4% below the overall median.
- Ask for Lathe only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹22,500 against ₹20,000.
- 24 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) | 266 | ₹19,300 |
| 1–2 years | 493 | ₹20,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 759 | ₹20,000 |
Qualification asked
- 12th pass49% · 377
- Below 10th27% · 204
- 10th pass21% · 160
- Graduate3% · 22
Cities
CNC Operator salary by city in India
States
CNC Operator salary by state
| State | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra | 198 | ₹22,500 |
| Gujarat | 138 | ₹20,000 |
| Tamil Nadu | 115 | ₹20,000 |
| Karnataka | 101 | ₹21,500 |
| Telangana | 31 | ₹22,500 |
| Punjab | 17 | ₹16,300 |
Market
Who is hiring in India
24 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Pramod Raj (M/S D P Solutions)5
- Search with Mind5
- Technospin Industries Pvt.Ltd5
- P S Enterprise4
- R S Enterprises4
- Right Time Manpower Solutions4
- Supernova Industrial Solutions Pvt Ltd4
- Workstar Manpower Private Limited4
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 | ₹20,000 | +13% |
| Cnc Lathe | ₹22,600 | ₹20,000 | +13% |
Real offers
Recent CNC Operator posts with pay
- Cnc OperatorTurnwell Engineering · Coimbatore · Fresher · Yesterday₹15,000 – ₹18,000/month
- Cnc OperatorNeelam Neelam (Manav Management Group) · Delhi · 2+ yrs · 2 days ago₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Cnc OperatorMet weigh india · Hyderabad · 2+ yrs · 2 days ago₹25,000 – ₹30,000/month
- Cnc OperatorVineethra Engineers · Bengaluru · Fresher · 3 days ago₹18,000 – ₹25,000/month
- Cnc OperatorGi Staffing Services Private Limited · Pune · 2+ yrs · 4 days ago₹25,000 – ₹45,000/month
- Cnc OperatorWorks Era Associates · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 8 days ago₹30,000 – ₹60,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the CNC Operator salary in India?
The median advertised salary is ₹20,000 a month across 759 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹17,500 and ₹24,000, and 10% of posts pay ₹27,500 or more.
What is the CNC Operator salary for freshers in India?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹19,300 a month, based on 266 jobs.
What do CNC Operator jobs pay experienced candidates in India?
1–2 years: ₹20,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Which city in India pays the most for CNC Operator jobs?
Hyderabad (₹23,300), Pune (₹22,500) and Mumbai (₹22,500) have the highest median offers among cities with at least 5 posts.
Which skills raise CNC Operator salaries in India?
Lathe (+13%) and Cnc Lathe (+13%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 759 active job posts for CNC 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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