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Dental Assistant Salary in Chennai (2026)
₹12,500per month, median
Half of Dental Assistant posts in Chennai offer ₹9,800–₹14,500 a month. Based on 19 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹8,000 | ₹9,800 | ₹12,500 | ₹14,500 | ₹17,000 |
- Active posts
- 19
- Employers
- 17
- Open to freshers
- 79%
- New in 30 days
- 1
What to offer Dental Assistant candidates in Chennai
- Offer at least ₹12,500 a month to match the typical post in Chennai; ₹14,500 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹12,500.
- 1 new Dental Assistant posts went live in the last 30 days — publish your monthly range so candidates can compare.
Experience
Dental Assistant salary by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 15 | ₹12,500 |
| 1–2 years | 4 | — |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 19 | ₹12,500 |
Qualification asked
- Graduate63% · 12
- 12th pass37% · 7
Localities
Dental Assistant salary by area of Chennai
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Anna Nagar East | 3 | — |
| Kanthanchavadi | 2 | — |
| Ramapuram | 2 | — |
| Arumbakkam | 1 | — |
| Avadi | 1 | — |
| Chitlapakkam | 1 | — |
| George Town | 1 | — |
| K K Nagar | 1 | — |
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Chennai vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | ₹12,500 | — | 19 |
| Tamil Nadu (state) | ₹11,000 | -12% | 21 |
| India | ₹11,500 | -8% | 683 |
Market
Who is hiring in Chennai
1 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Microsmiles Dental care Pvt Ltd3
- Avmsmiles (Formerly Shree Krishnaa Dental Care)1
- Durga Dental Clinic1
- Mr.Dentist, Maxillofacial Implant & Cosmetic Dental Clinic1
- Nandhini Dental Care1
- Procare dental center1
- Sai multispeciality dental care(SMDC)1
- Smile Partner Dental Care - Villivakkam, Chennai1
Real offers
Recent Dental Assistant posts with pay
- Dental AssistantSri Velan Dental Equipments · Chennai · Fresher · 15 days ago₹12,000 – ₹15,000/month
- Dental AssistantQuality Digital Dentistry · Chennai · Fresher · 30 Sept₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- Dental AssistantMicrosmiles Dental care Pvt Ltd · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹15,000 – ₹18,000/month
- Dental AssistantAVM Smiles · Chennai · Fresher · 30 Sept₹10,000 – ₹15,000/month
- Dental AssistantNK Smile And Profile Dental Clinic & Orthodontic Center · Chennai · Fresher · 30 Sept₹10,000 – ₹15,000/month
- Dental AssistantVasanth Dental Centre · Chennai · Fresher · 30 Sept₹8,000 – ₹10,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Dental Assistant salary in Chennai?
The median advertised salary is ₹12,500 a month across 19 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹9,800 and ₹14,500, and 10% of posts pay ₹17,000 or more.
What is the Dental Assistant salary for freshers in Chennai?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹12,500 a month, based on 15 jobs.
Is Dental Assistant pay in Chennai higher than in the rest of Tamil Nadu?
Yes, 14% higher: ₹12,500 in Chennai against ₹11,000 across Tamil Nadu.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 19 active job posts for Dental Assistant 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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