Tech Salaries In Chennai
Median CTC ₹20.65L
· P25 ₹13.50L – P75 ₹33.50L
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190 salary records · Software Engineer is the most reported role
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Tech salaries in Chennai range from ₹13.50L (P25) to ₹33.50L (P75), with a median CTC of ₹20.65L. The estimated monthly in-hand for the median CTC is ₹1.4L/month under the new tax regime (FY 2026-27). The most common roles reporting are Software Engineer, Senior Software Engineer, Engineering Manager. All data is anonymously self-reported — no sign-in required.
Salaries by role
| Role | Median | P25–P75 | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | ₹20.6L | ₹13.5L–₹32.0L | 132 |
| Senior Software Engineer | ₹32.7L | ₹22.4L–₹44.0L | 10 |
| Engineering Manager | ₹25.0L | ₹19.0L–₹60.1L | 3 |
| Product Manager | ₹35.0L | ₹22.2L–₹60.5L | 3 |
In-hand salary in Chennai
₹1.4L/month in-hand at the median CTC · new tax regime (FY 2026-27)
For a median CTC of ₹20.65L, the estimated monthly in-hand salary is ₹1.4L under the new tax regime (FY 2026-27). This estimate uses 40% basic salary and metro HRA rules. Actual take-home varies with EPF, professional tax, and salary structure.
Salary by level in Chennai
Frequently asked questions
What is the average software engineer salary in Chennai?
Based on anonymous submissions from Chennai, the median CTC is ₹20.6L (₹1.4L/month in-hand under the new tax regime). P25 is ₹13.5L and P75 is ₹33.5L.
Is this salary data verified?
The data is anonymously self-reported by engineers on in-hand.in. We validate that CTC values are non-zero and consistent (RSU + Bonus cannot exceed CTC). Individual entries may differ from market rates — use percentiles for a reliable picture.
How is monthly in-hand salary calculated?
Monthly in-hand is estimated using the new tax regime (FY 2026-27), 40% basic salary, and metro HRA rules. It reflects take-home after income tax, EPF, and professional tax. Click any row to load the exact salary in the In-Hand calculator.
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