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Crane Operator Salary in Tamil Nadu (2026)
₹22,500per month, median
Half of Crane Operator posts in Tamil Nadu offer ₹20,000–₹25,800 a month. Based on 18 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹17,500 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 | ₹25,800 | ₹31,500 |
- Active posts
- 18
- Employers
- 18
- Open to freshers
- 28%
- New in 30 days
- 0
What to offer Crane Operator candidates in Tamil Nadu
- Offer at least ₹22,500 a month to match the typical post in Tamil Nadu; ₹25,800 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹21,500 — 4% below the overall median.
Experience
Crane Operator salary by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 5 | ₹21,500 |
| 1–2 years | 13 | ₹22,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 18 | ₹22,500 |
Qualification asked
- 12th pass67% · 12
- Below 10th33% · 6
Cities
Crane Operator salary by city in Tamil Nadu
| City | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 10 | ₹21,300 |
| Coimbatore | 4 | — |
| Thanjavur | 2 | — |
| Madurai | 1 | — |
| Tiruppur | 1 | — |
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Tamil Nadu vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu | ₹22,500 | — | 18 |
| India | ₹20,000 | -11% | 103 |
| Maharashtra | ₹20,000 | -11% | 22 |
Market
Who is hiring in Tamil Nadu
0 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Cynosure Corporate Solutions1
- Jai Ramsara Tuff Glass India Pvt.Limited1
- Krp Enterprises1
- Ramesh Iron And Steel Company India Private Limited1
- Shivan Crane Service1
- Sri Lakshmi Crane Service1
- Sri Ramajayam Crane Service1
- Vdb Cranes And Service1
Real offers
Recent Crane Operator posts with pay
- Crane OperatorCynosure Corporate Solutions · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹15,000 – ₹25,000/month
- Crane OperatorSree Vinayaga Cranes · Coimbatore · 2+ yrs · 30 Sept₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Crane OperatorS V Crane Service · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹20,000/month
- Crane OperatorThanjai Vel Crane Services · Thanjavur · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹23,000 – ₹30,000/month
- Crane OperatorJai Ramsara Tuff Glass India Pvt.Limited · Chennai · Fresher · 30 Sept₹18,000 – ₹25,000/month
- Crane OperatorArasu Crane Services · Thanjavur · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹25,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Crane Operator salary in Tamil Nadu?
The median advertised salary is ₹22,500 a month across 18 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹20,000 and ₹25,800, and 10% of posts pay ₹31,500 or more.
What is the Crane Operator salary for freshers in Tamil Nadu?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹21,500 a month, based on 5 jobs.
What do Crane Operator jobs pay experienced candidates in Tamil Nadu?
1–2 years: ₹22,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Is Crane Operator pay in Tamil Nadu higher than the India average?
Yes, 13% higher: ₹22,500 in Tamil Nadu against ₹20,000 across India.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 18 active job posts for Crane 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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