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Data Entry Operator Salary in Chennai (2026)
₹14,000per month, median
Half of Data Entry Operator posts in Chennai offer ₹12,500–₹16,800 a month. Based on 68 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹11,400 | ₹12,500 | ₹14,000 | ₹16,800 | ₹20,000 |
- Active posts
- 68
- Employers
- 47
- Open to freshers
- 93%
- New in 30 days
- 4
What to offer Data Entry Operator candidates in Chennai
- Offer at least ₹14,000 a month to match the typical post in Chennai; ₹16,800 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹13,500 — 4% below the overall median.
- Ask for Email only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹15,500 against ₹13,500.
- 4 new Data Entry Operator posts went live in the last 30 days — publish your monthly range so candidates can compare.
Experience
Data Entry Operator salary by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 63 | ₹13,500 |
| 1–2 years | 5 | ₹19,000 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 67 | ₹14,000 |
| Part-time | 1 | — |
Qualification asked
- 12th pass68% · 46
- Graduate18% · 12
- 10th pass9% · 6
- Below 10th6% · 4
Localities
Data Entry Operator salary by area of Chennai
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Anna Salai | 5 | ₹14,000 |
| George Town | 4 | — |
| Guindy | 4 | — |
| Nanganallur | 4 | — |
| Shenoy Nagar | 4 | — |
| Avadi | 3 | — |
| Alandur | 2 | — |
| Ambattur | 2 | — |
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Chennai vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | ₹14,000 | — | 68 |
| Tamil Nadu (state) | ₹14,000 | +0% | 99 |
| India | ₹14,500 | +4% | 2,301 |
Market
Who is hiring in Chennai
4 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Sai Viruksham Information Management Service10
- Dignity Enterprises Pvt Ltd4
- Needs4
- Unique Secure Services Private Limited4
- Lakson Bpm Private Limited2
- Nithiya virutcham wedlock2
- Tamilaga Matrimony2
- Ancy Hr Solutions Private Limited1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ₹15,500 | ₹13,500 | +15% | |
| Computer | ₹15,000 | ₹13,500 | +11% |
| Advanced Excel | ₹14,500 | ₹13,800 | +5% |
Real offers
Recent Data Entry Operator posts with pay
- Data Entry OperatorKoneru Construction · Chennai · Fresher · 12 days ago₹15,000 – ₹25,000/month
- Data Entry OperatorMv Hospital For Diabetes Pvt Ltd · Chennai · Fresher · 19 days ago₹12,000 – ₹15,000/month
- Data Entry OperatorSai Viruksham Information Management Service · Chennai · Fresher · 23 days ago₹13,000 – ₹15,000/month
- Data Entry OperatorSai Viruksham Information Management Service · Chennai · Fresher · 23 days ago₹13,000 – ₹15,000/month
- Data Entry OperatorCents & Pence · Chennai · Fresher · 30 Sept₹15,000 – ₹18,000/month
- Data Entry OperatorSai Viruksham Information Management Service · Chennai · Fresher · 30 Sept₹10,000 – ₹11,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Data Entry Operator salary in Chennai?
The median advertised salary is ₹14,000 a month across 68 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹12,500 and ₹16,800, and 10% of posts pay ₹20,000 or more.
What is the Data Entry Operator salary for freshers in Chennai?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹13,500 a month, based on 63 jobs.
What do Data Entry Operator jobs pay experienced candidates in Chennai?
1–2 years: ₹19,000 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Is Data Entry Operator pay in Chennai higher than in the rest of Tamil Nadu?
It is about the same: ₹14,000 in Chennai against ₹14,000 across Tamil Nadu.
Which skills raise Data Entry Operator salaries in Chennai?
Email (+15%), Computer (+11%) and Advanced Excel (+5%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 68 active job posts for Data Entry Operator 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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