Typical monthly salary in Chennai
a year
Most people at this level earn between these figures.
- Basic
- DA
- HRA
- Transport
Few people stay in this job this long, so there is no reliable figure. Try fewer years.
Specialist Doctor (MD / MS) Salary in Chennai (2026) — Fresher to 16+ Years
A Specialist Doctor (MD / MS) in Chennai earns about ₹58,333 a month as a fresher (₹37,500–₹95,000), and about ₹1.1 lakh with 6–10 years. Salary by years of experience, yearly pay and take-home after tax.
Specialist Doctor (MD / MS) salary in Chennai by experience
| Experience | Typical / month | Take-home | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–2 years | ₹58,333 | ₹55,325 | ||
| 3–5 years | ₹90,000 | ₹85,472 | ||
| 6–10 years | ₹1.1 lakh | ₹1 lakh | ||
| 11–15 years | Few people stay in this job this long. | |||
| 16+ years | Few people stay in this job this long. | |||
Healthcare · checked 25 October 2026.Range: most people at each level — the lower and upper quarters. Take-home: after income tax (new regime), professional tax and PF.
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New tax regime (the default): ₹75,000 standard deduction, no tax up to ₹12 lakh of taxable income (rebate), 4% cess. Surcharge above ₹50 lakh. Take-home for salaried jobs assumes basic pay is 40% of gross, PF 12% of basic, and ESI 0.75% of gross when gross is ₹21,000 a month or less.
These are the monthly salaries of a Specialist Doctor (MD / MS) in Chennai by years of experience. Chennai pay rises most with specialty scarcity (e.g., emergency/anaesthesia), brand-name multi-specialty hospitals, night-duty/ICU load and whether the doctor is on fixed salary vs revenue-share/consulting. Public-sector scales and early-career roles compress pay at the low end; private hospitals and procedure-heavy specialties push the upper quartile up.
Estimates for Chennai from public salary data and the government pay rules; your own pay depends on the employer and your skills.
Frequently asked questions
What is the salary of a Specialist Doctor (MD / MS) in Chennai?
A Specialist Doctor (MD / MS) in Chennai earns about ₹58,333 a month as a fresher (₹37,500–₹95,000), and about ₹1.1 lakh with 6–10 years. Salary by years of experience, yearly pay and take-home after tax.
How much does a Specialist Doctor (MD / MS) with 0–2 years of experience earn in Chennai?
About ₹58,333 a month (₹7 lakh a year), usually between ₹37,500 and ₹95,000. Take-home after tax is about ₹55,325 a month.
How much does a Specialist Doctor (MD / MS) with 3–5 years of experience earn in Chennai?
About ₹90,000 a month (₹11 lakh a year), usually between ₹60,000 and ₹1.2 lakh. Take-home after tax is about ₹85,472 a month.
How much does a Specialist Doctor (MD / MS) with 6–10 years of experience earn in Chennai?
About ₹1.1 lakh a month (₹13 lakh a year), usually between ₹77,500 and ₹1.5 lakh. Take-home after tax is about ₹1 lakh a month.