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Dentist Salary in Chennai (2026)
₹20,000per month, median
Half of Dentist posts in Chennai offer ₹15,000–₹22,500 a month. Based on 33 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹12,800 | ₹15,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 | ₹27,500 |
- Active posts
- 33
- Employers
- 29
- Open to freshers
- 91%
- New in 30 days
- 2
What to offer Dentist candidates in Chennai
- Offer at least ₹20,000 a month to match the typical post in Chennai; ₹22,500 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹19,500 — 2% below the overall median.
- 2 new Dentist posts went live in the last 30 days — publish your monthly range so candidates can compare.
Experience
Dentist salary by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 30 | ₹19,500 |
| 1–2 years | 3 | — |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 31 | ₹20,000 |
| Part-time | 2 | — |
Qualification asked
- Graduate100% · 33
Localities
Dentist salary by area of Chennai
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Velachery | 4 | — |
| Villivakkam | 3 | — |
| Anna Nagar West | 2 | — |
| Kodambakkam | 2 | — |
| Mahalingapuram | 2 | — |
| Adayar | 1 | — |
| Ambattur | 1 | — |
| Arumbakkam | 1 | — |
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Chennai vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | ₹20,000 | — | 33 |
| Tamil Nadu (state) | ₹20,000 | +0% | 38 |
| India | ₹19,000 | -5% | 369 |
Market
Who is hiring in Chennai
2 new posts in the last 30 days.
- BM Cosmetic Clinic & Hospitals2
- Dr.Ayesha Clinic2
- Rd Dental Care2
- Smile Solutions Dental Clinic2
- Glodent Dental Clinic1
- Imperial Diagnostics1
- Jeevas Dental Care1
- Shukra Dental centre1
Real offers
Recent Dentist posts with pay
- DentistSparks Dental Centre · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 18 days ago₹25,000 – ₹50,000/month
- DentistSai Akchara Dental Care · Chennai · Fresher · 27 days ago₹13,000 – ₹15,000/month
- DentistKG Dental Care · Chennai · Fresher · 30 Sept₹15,000 – ₹25,000/month
- DentistAhk Clinic · Chennai · Fresher · 30 Sept₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- DentistRana Dental Chennai · Chennai · Fresher · 30 Sept₹20,000 – ₹35,000/month
- DentistBM Cosmetic Clinic & Hospitals · Chennai · Fresher · 30 Sept₹18,000 – ₹25,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Dentist salary in Chennai?
The median advertised salary is ₹20,000 a month across 33 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹15,000 and ₹22,500, and 10% of posts pay ₹27,500 or more.
What is the Dentist salary for freshers in Chennai?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹19,500 a month, based on 30 jobs.
Is Dentist pay in Chennai higher than in the rest of Tamil Nadu?
It is about the same: ₹20,000 in Chennai against ₹20,000 across Tamil Nadu.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 33 active job posts for Dentist 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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