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Dental Assistant/Receptionist Salary in Chennai (2026)
₹14,500per month, median
Half of Dental Assistant/Receptionist posts in Chennai offer ₹12,000–₹15,300 a month. Based on 15 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹8,700 | ₹12,000 | ₹14,500 | ₹15,300 | ₹16,900 |
- Active posts
- 15
- Employers
- 14
- Open to freshers
- 100%
- New in 30 days
- 1
What to offer Dental Assistant/Receptionist candidates in Chennai
- Offer at least ₹14,500 a month to match the typical post in Chennai; ₹15,300 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹14,500.
- 1 new Dental Assistant/Receptionist posts went live in the last 30 days — publish your monthly range so candidates can compare.
Experience
Dental Assistant/Receptionist salary by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 15 | ₹14,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 15 | ₹14,500 |
Qualification asked
- 12th pass80% · 12
- 10th pass13% · 2
- Graduate7% · 1
Localities
Dental Assistant/Receptionist salary by area of Chennai
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Chromepet | 2 | — |
| Velachery | 2 | — |
| Adambakkam | 1 | — |
| Choolai | 1 | — |
| Kilkattalai | 1 | — |
| Kolathur | 1 | — |
| Kovilambakkam | 1 | — |
| Madipakkam | 1 | — |
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Chennai vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | ₹14,500 | — | 15 |
| Tamil Nadu (state) | ₹13,500 | -7% | 24 |
| India | ₹12,500 | -14% | 468 |
Market
Who is hiring in Chennai
1 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Phoenix Aesthetic and Dental Clinic2
- Aruns dentistry1
- Glodent Dental Clinic1
- JD dental & implant centre1
- Jeevas Dental Care1
- Luxe Dental1
- Radiant Smilz Dental Care1
- Smile Solutions Dental Clinic1
Real offers
Recent Dental Assistant/Receptionist posts with pay
- Dental Assistant/ReceptionistCrea Dental Clinic · Chennai · Fresher · Yesterday₹12,500 – ₹15,000/month
- Dental Assistant/ReceptionistSparkle Dental Clinic · Chennai · Fresher · 3 days ago₹11,000 – ₹16,500/month
- Dental Assistant/ReceptionistVaishnavi · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 3 days ago₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Dental Assistant/ReceptionistVaishnavi Edge Dental Care · Chennai · Fresher · 15 Oct₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Dental Assistant/ReceptionistPhoenix Aesthetic and Dental Clinic · Chennai · Fresher · 2 Oct₹14,000 – ₹18,000/month
- Dental Assistant/ReceptionistJireh Health Care · Chennai · Fresher · 30 Sept₹5,000 – ₹5,500/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Dental Assistant/Receptionist salary in Chennai?
The median advertised salary is ₹14,500 a month across 15 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹12,000 and ₹15,300, and 10% of posts pay ₹16,900 or more.
What is the Dental Assistant/Receptionist salary for freshers in Chennai?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹14,500 a month, based on 15 jobs.
Is Dental Assistant/Receptionist pay in Chennai higher than in the rest of Tamil Nadu?
Yes, 7% higher: ₹14,500 in Chennai against ₹13,500 across Tamil Nadu.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 15 active job posts for Dental Assistant/Receptionist 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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