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Design Engineer Salary in Tamil Nadu (2026)
₹26,000per month, median
Half of Design Engineer posts in Tamil Nadu offer ₹20,000–₹30,000 a month. Based on 57 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹17,100 | ₹20,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹42,500 |
- Active posts
- 57
- Employers
- 54
- Open to freshers
- 23%
- New in 30 days
- 6
What to offer Design Engineer candidates in Tamil Nadu
- Offer at least ₹26,000 a month to match the typical post in Tamil Nadu; ₹30,000 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹19,000 — 27% below the overall median.
- 6 new Design Engineer posts went live in the last 30 days — publish your monthly range so candidates can compare.
Experience
Design Engineer salary by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 13 | ₹19,000 |
| 1–2 years | 44 | ₹27,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 57 | ₹26,000 |
Qualification asked
- Graduate77% · 44
- 12th pass18% · 10
- 10th pass4% · 2
- Below 10th2% · 1
Cities
Design Engineer salary by city in Tamil Nadu
| City | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 36 | ₹25,500 |
| Coimbatore | 20 | ₹27,500 |
| Krishnagiri | 1 | — |
Compare
Tamil Nadu vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu | ₹26,000 | — | 57 |
| India | ₹25,500 | -2% | 635 |
| Karnataka | ₹27,500 | +6% | 66 |
| Maharashtra | ₹25,000 | -4% | 277 |
Market
Who is hiring in Tamil Nadu
6 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Design Galaxy2
- Exito Automation2
- Vvk Industries Private Limited2
- Brigade Led Private Limited1
- Lift Tech Equipments private ltd1
- Meark Enterprise Private Limited1
- Sunwind Enterprises1
- Ultravelox Pvt Ltd1
Real offers
Recent Design Engineer posts with pay
- Design EngineerVrisag Industries · Coimbatore · 2+ yrs · 12 days ago₹15,000 – ₹25,000/month
- Design EngineerProCAD tech solutions · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 14 days ago₹20,000 – ₹65,000/month
- Design EngineerVeda Raga Media Works · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 15 days ago₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- Design EngineerVvk Industries Private Limited · Chennai · Fresher · 18 days ago₹15,000 – ₹23,000/month
- Design EngineerNew Look Tailors · Chennai · Fresher · 19 days ago₹8,000 – ₹15,000/month
- Design EngineerSri Rajeswari Industries · Coimbatore · Fresher · 19 days ago₹15,000 – ₹40,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Design Engineer salary in Tamil Nadu?
The median advertised salary is ₹26,000 a month across 57 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹20,000 and ₹30,000, and 10% of posts pay ₹42,500 or more.
What is the Design Engineer salary for freshers in Tamil Nadu?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹19,000 a month, based on 13 jobs.
What do Design Engineer jobs pay experienced candidates in Tamil Nadu?
1–2 years: ₹27,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Which city in Tamil Nadu pays the most for Design Engineer jobs?
Coimbatore (₹27,500) and Chennai (₹25,500) have the highest median offers among cities with at least 5 posts.
Is Design Engineer pay in Tamil Nadu higher than the India average?
It is about the same: ₹26,000 in Tamil Nadu against ₹25,500 across India.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 57 active job posts for Design Engineer 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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