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Dentist Salary in Tamil Nadu (2026)
₹20,000per month, median
Half of Dentist posts in Tamil Nadu offer ₹15,100–₹23,600 a month. Based on 38 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹12,100 | ₹15,100 | ₹20,000 | ₹23,600 | ₹28,300 |
- Active posts
- 39
- Employers
- 35
- Open to freshers
- 82%
- New in 30 days
- 2
What to offer Dentist candidates in Tamil Nadu
- Offer at least ₹20,000 a month to match the typical post in Tamil Nadu; ₹23,600 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹20,000.
- Ask for Dentist only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹21,000 against ₹16,300.
- 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) | 32 | ₹20,000 |
| 1–2 years | 6 | ₹25,000 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 36 | ₹20,000 |
| Part-time | 2 | — |
Qualification asked
- Graduate100% · 39
Cities
Dentist salary by city in Tamil Nadu
| City | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 33 | ₹20,000 |
| Coimbatore | 4 | — |
| Krishnagiri | 1 | — |
Compare
Tamil Nadu vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu | ₹20,000 | — | 38 |
| India | ₹19,000 | -5% | 369 |
| Karnataka | ₹20,000 | +0% | 66 |
| Telangana | ₹19,500 | -2% | 26 |
| Maharashtra | ₹22,500 | +13% | 81 |
Market
Who is hiring in Tamil Nadu
2 new posts in the last 30 days.
- BM Cosmetic Clinic & Hospitals2
- Dr.Ayesha Clinic2
- Rd Dental Care2
- Smile Solutions Dental Clinic2
- Chiron Dental Clinic1
- Glodent Dental Clinic1
- Imperial Diagnostics1
- Shukra Dental centre1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentist | ₹21,000 | ₹16,300 | +29% |
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 Tamil Nadu?
The median advertised salary is ₹20,000 a month across 38 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹15,100 and ₹23,600, and 10% of posts pay ₹28,300 or more.
What is the Dentist salary for freshers in Tamil Nadu?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹20,000 a month, based on 32 jobs.
What do Dentist jobs pay experienced candidates in Tamil Nadu?
1–2 years: ₹25,000 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Is Dentist pay in Tamil Nadu higher than the India average?
Yes, 5% higher: ₹20,000 in Tamil Nadu against ₹19,000 across India.
Which skills raise Dentist salaries in Tamil Nadu?
Dentist (+29%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 38 active job posts for Dentist 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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