Java Developer salary in Chennai (2026)

Salary by experience

• Fresher (0–1 yr)₹4.6 LPA – ₹4.8 LPA · median ₹4.7 LPA (2)
• 2–5 years₹0.9 LPA – ₹17.8 LPA · median ₹9.4 LPA (2)
• 5–8 years₹19.5 LPA – ₹19.5 LPA · median ₹19.5 LPA (1)
• 8+ years₹17.5 LPA – ₹17.5 LPA · median ₹17.5 LPA (1)

Companies paying most

• Talent Crusadermedian ₹19.5 LPA (1 listing)
• Cloud Destinations Info Tech Pvt Ltdmedian ₹17.5 LPA (1 listing)
• FirstMeridianmedian ₹15 LPA (1 listing)
• Hub Force Groupmedian ₹4.8 LPA (1 listing)
• Smart Technologies Zenithmedian ₹4.6 LPA (1 listing)
• TeleAppsmedian ₹3.8 LPA (1 listing)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Java Developer salary in Chennai?

The median Java Developer salary in Chennai is ₹9.9 LPA a year (about ₹0.82 lakh a month before tax). Most listings pay between ₹4.4 LPA and ₹18 LPA.

How much does a fresher Java Developer earn in Chennai?

With fresher (0–1 yr) of experience, Java Developers typically earn ₹4.6 LPA to ₹4.8 LPA (median ₹4.7 LPA).

How much can an experienced Java Developer earn?

With 8+ years of experience, the typical range is ₹17.5 LPA to ₹17.5 LPA, with a median of ₹17.5 LPA.

Which companies pay Java Developers the most in Chennai?

Among current listings, Talent Crusader (median ₹19.5 LPA), Cloud Destinations Info Tech Pvt Ltd (median ₹17.5 LPA), FirstMeridian (median ₹15 LPA) pay the most.

Where do these numbers come from?

From 6 JobSpri listings in the last 12 months that show the salary. Each counts at the middle of its range; the range shown is the middle half of listings.