Salary benchmark for employers
Construction Labour Salary in Tamil Nadu (2026)
₹16,000per month, median
Half of Construction Labour posts in Tamil Nadu offer ₹13,500–₹20,000 a month. Based on 25 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹11,000 | ₹13,500 | ₹16,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹24,000 |
- Active posts
- 25
- Employers
- 25
- Open to freshers
- 88%
- New in 30 days
- 4
What to offer Construction Labour candidates in Tamil Nadu
- Offer at least ₹16,000 a month to match the typical post in Tamil Nadu; ₹20,000 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹15,100 — 6% below the overall median.
- 4 new Construction Labour posts went live in the last 30 days — publish your monthly range so candidates can compare.
Experience
Construction Labour salary by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 22 | ₹15,100 |
| 1–2 years | 3 | — |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 25 | ₹16,000 |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th100% · 25
Cities
Construction Labour salary by city in Tamil Nadu
| City | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 15 | ₹16,500 |
| Coimbatore | 3 | — |
| Madurai | 3 | — |
| Salem | 1 | — |
| Tiruchirappalli | 1 | — |
| Tiruppur | 1 | — |
| Vellore | 1 | — |
Compare
Tamil Nadu vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu | ₹16,000 | — | 25 |
| India | ₹13,500 | -16% | 248 |
| Karnataka | ₹12,500 | -22% | 48 |
| Telangana | ₹13,500 | -16% | 25 |
| Maharashtra | ₹15,000 | -6% | 43 |
Market
Who is hiring in Tamil Nadu
4 new posts in the last 30 days.
- MRF Tyres Exclusive - Vivek Tyres1
- Moltress Hospitality Private Limited1
- Mr Interior1
- Muthukumar Enterprises1
- Olympic Warehouse Pvt Ltd.1
- Os steel syndicate1
- Protective Facility Services1
- Sai Chakkara Technologies1
Real offers
Recent Construction Labour posts with pay
- Construction LabourGanesha Readymix Concrete · Tiruppur · Fresher · 2 days ago₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Construction LabourBalaji Steel and Glass · Coimbatore · Fresher · 2 days ago₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- Construction LabourSri Amman nursery · Coimbatore · Fresher · 2 days ago₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- Construction LabourYogan Enterprises · Chennai · Fresher · 3 days ago₹10,000 – ₹15,000/month
- Construction LabourSharp spot Packers and Movers · Chennai · Fresher · 4 days ago₹10,000 – ₹15,000/month
- Construction LabourMr Interior · Chennai · Fresher · 12 days ago₹14,500 – ₹16,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Construction Labour salary in Tamil Nadu?
The median advertised salary is ₹16,000 a month across 25 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹13,500 and ₹20,000, and 10% of posts pay ₹24,000 or more.
What is the Construction Labour salary for freshers in Tamil Nadu?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹15,100 a month, based on 22 jobs.
Is Construction Labour pay in Tamil Nadu higher than the India average?
Yes, 19% higher: ₹16,000 in Tamil Nadu against ₹13,500 across India.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 25 active job posts for Construction Labour 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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