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CNC Programmer Salary in Chennai (2026)
₹27,000per month, median
Half of CNC Programmer posts in Chennai offer ₹24,400–₹32,900 a month. Based on 24 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹22,500 | ₹24,400 | ₹27,000 | ₹32,900 | ₹37,500 |
- Active posts
- 24
- Employers
- 22
- Open to freshers
- 42%
- New in 30 days
- 1
What to offer CNC Programmer candidates in Chennai
- Offer at least ₹27,000 a month to match the typical post in Chennai; ₹32,900 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹25,800 — 4% below the overall median.
- 1 new CNC Programmer posts went live in the last 30 days — publish your monthly range so candidates can compare.
Experience
CNC Programmer salary by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 10 | ₹25,800 |
| 1–2 years | 14 | ₹28,800 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 24 | ₹27,000 |
Qualification asked
- 12th pass42% · 10
- Below 10th29% · 7
- Graduate21% · 5
- 10th pass8% · 2
Localities
CNC Programmer salary by area of Chennai
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Ambattur | 4 | — |
| Kundrathur | 3 | — |
| Katrambakkam | 2 | — |
| Kovur | 2 | — |
| Sriperumbudur | 2 | — |
| Chengalpattu | 1 | — |
| Karapakkam | 1 | — |
| Korattur | 1 | — |
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Chennai vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | ₹27,000 | — | 24 |
| Tamil Nadu (state) | ₹27,500 | +2% | 34 |
| India | ₹27,500 | +2% | 267 |
Market
Who is hiring in Chennai
1 new posts in the last 30 days.
- R Bala Subramanian (Malarkrishnan)2
- Wemake Solutions Pvt Ltd2
- Acceleron Auto Compnts1
- India Forge & Drop Stampings Limited1
- Kraye Solutions1
- Magneto Dynamics1
- Micro Precision1
- Sri Vms Engineering1
Real offers
Recent CNC Programmer posts with pay
- Cnc ProgrammerR Bala Subramanian (Malarkrishnan) · Chennai · Fresher · 29 days ago₹20,000 – ₹30,000/month
- Cnc ProgrammerWemake Solutions Pvt Ltd · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 30 Sept₹20,000 – ₹30,000/month
- Cnc ProgrammerWemake Solutions Pvt Ltd · Chennai · Fresher · 30 Sept₹25,000 – ₹35,000/month
- Cnc ProgrammerSsv Cold Forgings Pvt Ltd · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 30 Sept₹30,000 – ₹38,000/month
- Cnc ProgrammerIndia Forge & Drop Stampings Limited · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 30 Sept₹25,000 – ₹35,000/month
- Cnc ProgrammerJ K Engeneering · Chennai · Fresher · 30 Sept₹20,000 – ₹30,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the CNC Programmer salary in Chennai?
The median advertised salary is ₹27,000 a month across 24 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹24,400 and ₹32,900, and 10% of posts pay ₹37,500 or more.
What is the CNC Programmer salary for freshers in Chennai?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹25,800 a month, based on 10 jobs.
What do CNC Programmer jobs pay experienced candidates in Chennai?
1–2 years: ₹28,800 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Is CNC Programmer pay in Chennai higher than in the rest of Tamil Nadu?
It is about the same: ₹27,000 in Chennai against ₹27,500 across Tamil Nadu.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 24 active job posts for CNC Programmer 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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