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IIT Madras

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IIT Madras Salaries in Chennai (Updated 2025)

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Postdoctoral Research Associate

4 - 12 years exp. · Chennai (5 salaries)
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₹5.6 L/yr - ₹9.9 L/yr

Library Trainee

0 - 2 years exp. · Chennai (5 salaries)
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₹2.1 L/yr - ₹2.2 L/yr

Junior Engineer

1 - 2 years exp. · Chennai (5 salaries)
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₹2.5 L/yr - ₹3.2 L/yr

Project Advisor

25 - 30 years exp. · Chennai (4 salaries)
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₹13 L/yr - ₹29 L/yr

Postdoctoral Associate

2 - 5 years exp. · Chennai (4 salaries)
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₹5.9 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr

Technical Associate

4 - 6 years exp. · Chennai (4 salaries)
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₹3 L/yr - ₹3.3 L/yr

Technical Assistant

1 - 4 years exp. · Chennai (4 salaries)
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₹2 L/yr - ₹3 L/yr

Senior Technician

3 - 19 years exp. · Chennai (4 salaries)
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₹2.5 L/yr - ₹5.3 L/yr

Executive Accountant

0 - 6 years exp. · Chennai (4 salaries)
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₹2.2 L/yr - ₹3.3 L/yr

Senior Manager Purchase

20 - 22 years exp. · Chennai (4 salaries)
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₹12 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr

Software Engineer

2 - 19 years exp. · Chennai (4 salaries)
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₹4.9 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr

Office Assistant

1 - 6 years exp. · Chennai (4 salaries)
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₹1.8 L/yr - ₹6.4 L/yr

Teaching Assistant

1 - 5 years exp. · Chennai (4 salaries)
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₹1.5 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr

Research Analyst

0 - 5 years exp. · Chennai (4 salaries)
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₹4 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr

Project Scientist

0 - 11 years exp. · Chennai (4 salaries)
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₹3.6 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr

Postdoctoral Researcher

0 - 5 years exp. · Chennai (4 salaries)
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₹3 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr

PHD Student

1 - 9 years exp. · Chennai (4 salaries)
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₹3 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr

Patent Engineer

1 - 3 years exp. · Chennai (3 salaries)
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₹8 L/yr - ₹10.5 L/yr

Audit Assistant

0 - 2 years exp. · Chennai (3 salaries)
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₹1.8 L/yr - ₹2 L/yr

Junior Accountant

1 - 4 years exp. · Chennai (3 salaries)
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₹2.6 L/yr - ₹3.8 L/yr

Last Updated: 23 Mar, 2025

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3.6

Rated by 180 employees for salary & benefits

Project Associate in Chennai

Research & Development Department

5.0
  •  posted on 26 May 2019
4.0
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Likes

It gives more opportunities to learn a lot of things. As well as there is no restriction or specific work time. You can plan your own work according to your benefits.

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  • Salary - Good
    • +6 more

Dislikes

It's good in overall. Pay is ok comparing other iits and stress free

AV Editor in Chennai

Education Department

3.0
  •  posted on 18 May 2018
3.0
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Likes

...k stuffs. Other than these things there is nothing good in IIT. No job security. Salary is not enough. Very high politics.work- life balance is too poor.

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  • Skill development - Good

Dislikes

Team mates are not good. No job Security, Salary is not enough, very high work pressure, very high politics, work-life balance is too poor, no travel allowances.

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  • Job security - Bad
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Project Associate-Internship

Intern

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Other Department

4.0
  •  posted on 02 Dec 2019
4.0
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Likes

The Company is open to innovation and readily adopts the latest technology. Another plus point is that my colleagues come from various cultural backgrounds and we work happily in collaboration.

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  • Salary - Good
    • +6 more

Dislikes

compensation is decent but growth is slow.

Project Associate

TCOE Department

4.0
  •  posted on 28 Apr 2019
2.0
 for  Salary and Benefits

Likes

learning is good

  • Skill development - Excellent
    • +3 more

Dislikes

1. 2nd and 4th Saturday working, It should be holiday 2. Salary very less. 3. People miss behave on the name of Project staff. They try to put you down telling that you are project staff, I worked there as a Project Associate.

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  • Salary - Poor

PHD Research Scholar in Chennai

Full Time

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Other Department

1.0
  •  posted on 05 Feb 2024
1.0
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Likes

Nothing

Dislikes

It is a cheap organization which does not allow employees to even bring their vehicles into a 600 acres campus. They charge us money to bring vehicles. Employees are treated as dogs at the gates of IITM.

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  • Salary - Bad
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How much does IIT Madras pay to its employees?
The average annual salary at IIT Madras varies depending on the role, experience, and location. The salary ranges for some popular designations at IIT Madras, are as follows:

Postdoctoral Research Associate ₹5.6 Lakhs to ₹9.9 Lakhs per year
Library Trainee ₹2.1 Lakhs to ₹2.2 Lakhs per year
Junior Engineer ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹3.2 Lakhs per year
Project Advisor ₹13 Lakhs to ₹29 Lakhs per year

The highest-paying role, Professor, earns between ₹12.2 Lakhs to ₹36 Lakhs per year. The top 10% of employees earn more than ₹9 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹28.8 Lakhs per year. Salaries at IIT Madras can be higher or lower depending on factors such as the specific team, level of experience, and additional benefits like bonuses and stock options.

These salary estimates are based on data from 916 salaries submitted by IIT Madras employees. IIT Madras is rated 3.6 out of 5 stars by its employees on the salary and benefits parameter.
What is the salary of a fresher at IIT Madras in Chennai?
The salary of a fresher at IIT Madras in Chennai typically ranges from ₹2.1 Lakhs to ₹11.5 Lakhs per year.This can vary depending on the role, location, and any additional perks or bonuses offered. For example:
Fresher as a Project Associate Salary ₹1.6 Lakhs to ₹5.4 Lakhs per year
Fresher as a Engineering Student Salary ₹10 Lakhs to ₹10 Lakhs per year
Fresher as a Project Officer Salary ₹3.3 Lakhs to ₹4.3 Lakhs per year
Fresher as a Research Scholar Salary ₹2 Lakhs to ₹6 Lakhs per year

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