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Dental Assistant Salary in Tamil Nadu (2026)
₹11,000per month, median
Half of Dental Assistant posts in Tamil Nadu offer ₹10,000–₹14,000 a month. Based on 21 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹8,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹16,500 |
- Active posts
- 21
- Employers
- 19
- Open to freshers
- 71%
- New in 30 days
- 2
What to offer Dental Assistant candidates in Tamil Nadu
- Offer at least ₹11,000 a month to match the typical post in Tamil Nadu; ₹14,000 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹12,500.
- 2 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 | 6 | ₹11,000 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 21 | ₹11,000 |
Qualification asked
- Graduate67% · 14
- 12th pass33% · 7
Cities
Dental Assistant salary by city in Tamil Nadu
| City | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 19 | ₹12,500 |
| Coimbatore | 2 | — |
Compare
Tamil Nadu vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu | ₹11,000 | — | 21 |
| India | ₹11,500 | +5% | 683 |
| Karnataka | ₹12,500 | +14% | 86 |
| Telangana | ₹11,000 | +0% | 44 |
| Maharashtra | ₹11,500 | +5% | 265 |
Market
Who is hiring in Tamil Nadu
2 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Microsmiles Dental care Pvt Ltd3
- Durga Dental Clinic1
- Mr.Dentist, Maxillofacial Implant & Cosmetic Dental Clinic1
- Nandhini Dental Care1
- Pearls Denta 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 AssistantReenu Smile Care Laser And Implant Centre · Coimbatore · 1–2 yrs · 4 days ago₹8,000 – ₹12,000/month
- 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
Frequently asked questions
What is the Dental Assistant salary in Tamil Nadu?
The median advertised salary is ₹11,000 a month across 21 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹10,000 and ₹14,000, and 10% of posts pay ₹16,500 or more.
What is the Dental Assistant salary for freshers in Tamil Nadu?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹12,500 a month, based on 15 jobs.
What do Dental Assistant jobs pay experienced candidates in Tamil Nadu?
1–2 years: ₹11,000 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Is Dental Assistant pay in Tamil Nadu higher than the India average?
No, 4% lower: ₹11,000 in Tamil Nadu against ₹11,500 across India.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 21 active job posts for Dental Assistant 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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