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Commercial Driver Salary in Tamil Nadu (2026)
₹22,500per month, median
Half of Commercial Driver posts in Tamil Nadu offer ₹20,000–₹25,000 a month. Based on 157 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 | ₹25,000 | ₹28,500 |
- Active posts
- 158
- Employers
- 152
- Open to freshers
- 23%
- New in 30 days
- 9
What to offer Commercial Driver candidates in Tamil Nadu
- Offer at least ₹22,500 a month to match the typical post in Tamil Nadu; ₹25,000 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹22,500.
- 9 new Commercial Driver posts went live in the last 30 days — publish your monthly range so candidates can compare.
Experience
Commercial Driver salary by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 35 | ₹22,500 |
| 1–2 years | 122 | ₹22,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 157 | ₹22,500 |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th86% · 136
- 10th pass11% · 18
- 12th pass3% · 4
Cities
Commercial Driver salary by city in Tamil Nadu
| City | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 116 | ₹23,000 |
| Coimbatore | 27 | ₹20,500 |
| Tiruppur | 5 | ₹18,000 |
| Krishnagiri | 3 | — |
| Madurai | 3 | — |
| Vellore | 2 | — |
| Tiruchirappalli | 1 | — |
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Tamil Nadu vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu | ₹22,500 | — | 157 |
| India | ₹19,000 | -16% | 1,253 |
| Karnataka | ₹22,000 | -2% | 168 |
| Telangana | ₹20,000 | -11% | 83 |
| Maharashtra | ₹20,000 | -11% | 232 |
| Odisha | ₹14,800 | -34% | 20 |
Market
Who is hiring in Tamil Nadu
9 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Aone Hardware2
- Arumugam Velu Air Production2
- Exon Auto Components2
- New Pandian Travels Pvt Ltd2
- Sea Hawk Travels Private Limited2
- Southland Developers Llp2
- Bismillah Transport1
- Rb Enterprise1
Real offers
Recent Commercial Driver posts with pay
- Commercial DriverSea Hawk Travels Private Limited · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 2 days ago₹25,000 – ₹27,000/month
- Commercial DriverSea Hawk Travels Private Limited · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 2 days ago₹25,000 – ₹27,000/month
- Commercial DriverTowmaster · Chennai · Fresher · 2 days ago₹21,000 – ₹35,000/month
- Commercial DriverJ.S. Oil Stores · Chennai · Fresher · 4 days ago₹22,000 – ₹24,000/month
- Commercial DriverSaleem Traders · Chennai · Fresher · 10 days ago₹20,000 – ₹25,000/month
- Commercial DriverMangesh Drivers · Tiruppur · 1–2 yrs · 18 days ago₹30,000 – ₹40,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Commercial Driver salary in Tamil Nadu?
The median advertised salary is ₹22,500 a month across 157 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹20,000 and ₹25,000, and 10% of posts pay ₹28,500 or more.
What is the Commercial Driver salary for freshers in Tamil Nadu?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹22,500 a month, based on 35 jobs.
What do Commercial Driver jobs pay experienced candidates in Tamil Nadu?
1–2 years: ₹22,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Which city in Tamil Nadu pays the most for Commercial Driver jobs?
Chennai (₹23,000), Coimbatore (₹20,500) and Tiruppur (₹18,000) have the highest median offers among cities with at least 5 posts.
Is Commercial Driver pay in Tamil Nadu higher than the India average?
Yes, 18% higher: ₹22,500 in Tamil Nadu against ₹19,000 across India.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 157 active job posts for Commercial Driver 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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