# What is the salary of an AC technician in India?

> An AC technician in India earns ₹15,000–₹90,000 per month in 2026. Fresh apprentices ₹15,000–₹22,000/month; mid-career technicians ₹35,000–₹70,000; senior technicians running their own team can earn ₹90,000+/month, especially during summer peak. Per-day rate: ₹500–₹3,000.

**Source:** [https://solve24.in/answers/ac-technician-salary-in-india](https://solve24.in/answers/ac-technician-salary-in-india)  
**Updated:** 2026-07-03  
**Trade:** ac-technician  

## Answer

AC technicians have the highest earning ceiling in Indian residential trades because the work is seasonal and specialised. During summer peak (April–June), a good technician handles 6–10 service calls a day at ₹500–₹1,000 each, plus 1–2 installations at ₹1,500–₹2,500 each. That's ₹6,000–₹12,000 in a single day. Winter (Nov–Feb) is lean; monthly income drops 40–60%.

Averaged over the year: fresh apprentice ₹15,000–₹22,000/month, mid-career ₹35,000–₹70,000, senior with team ₹90,000+/month. Per-day rate: ₹500 (helper) to ₹3,000 (senior on complex install/repair). Metros pay 25–30% more.

The specialisation that adds the most: inverter-AC PCB diagnosis. Most technicians can service and install; few can reliably repair PCB boards (₹1,200–₹3,500 per repair). A technician who can PCB-diagnose earns 40–60% more per hour.

Direct-to-customer via zero-commission platforms (like Solve24) vs. commission-based apps is a major earning lever — a commission app takes 20–30% of every ticket. On a busy summer week with ₹35,000 in service revenue, that's ₹7,000–₹10,500 lost to the platform. Direct customers keep the whole amount.

## Data

**AC Technician salary by experience level, India (2026)**

| Experience | Monthly (₹) | Per-day rate (₹) | Typical work |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0–1 year (apprentice) | ₹15,000–₹21,000 | 500–700 | Assists senior, learns on job |
| 1–3 years | ₹19,500–₹49,000 | 700–1800 | Basic jobs independently |
| 3–7 years | ₹49,000–₹70,000 | 1800–2550 | All standard jobs, some team lead |
| 7+ years (senior) | ₹70,000–₹90,000+ | 2550–3000+ | Complex jobs, contracts, own team |

**AC Technician salary by city, India (2026)**

| City | Junior (₹/month) | Mid-career (₹/month) | Senior (₹/month) | Per-day rate |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Mumbai | ₹19,500–₹54,600 | ₹54,600–₹91,000 | ₹1,17,000+ | ₹650–₹3,900 |
| Delhi | ₹18,750–₹52,500 | ₹52,500–₹87,500 | ₹1,12,500+ | ₹625–₹3,750 |
| Bangalore | ₹19,500–₹54,600 | ₹54,600–₹91,000 | ₹1,17,000+ | ₹650–₹3,900 |
| Hyderabad | ₹17,250–₹48,300 | ₹48,300–₹80,500 | ₹1,03,500+ | ₹575–₹3,450 |
| Chennai | ₹17,250–₹48,300 | ₹48,300–₹80,500 | ₹1,03,500+ | ₹575–₹3,450 |
| Pune | ₹18,000–₹50,400 | ₹50,400–₹84,000 | ₹1,08,000+ | ₹600–₹3,600 |
| Kolkata | ₹15,000–₹42,000 | ₹42,000–₹70,000 | ₹90,000+ | ₹500–₹3,000 |
| Ahmedabad | ₹15,750–₹44,100 | ₹44,100–₹73,500 | ₹94,500+ | ₹525–₹3,150 |
| Jaipur | ₹14,250–₹39,900 | ₹39,900–₹66,500 | ₹85,500+ | ₹475–₹2,850 |
| Lucknow | ₹13,500–₹37,800 | ₹37,800–₹63,000 | ₹81,000+ | ₹450–₹2,700 |
| Chandigarh | ₹15,750–₹44,100 | ₹44,100–₹73,500 | ₹94,500+ | ₹525–₹3,150 |
| Indore | ₹13,500–₹37,800 | ₹37,800–₹63,000 | ₹81,000+ | ₹450–₹2,700 |
| Bhopal | ₹12,750–₹35,700 | ₹35,700–₹59,500 | ₹76,500+ | ₹425–₹2,550 |
| Patna | ₹12,750–₹35,700 | ₹35,700–₹59,500 | ₹76,500+ | ₹425–₹2,550 |
| Nagpur | ₹13,500–₹37,800 | ₹37,800–₹63,000 | ₹81,000+ | ₹450–₹2,700 |
| Kanpur | ₹12,750–₹35,700 | ₹35,700–₹59,500 | ₹76,500+ | ₹425–₹2,550 |
| Ranchi | ₹13,500–₹37,800 | ₹37,800–₹63,000 | ₹81,000+ | ₹450–₹2,700 |
| Coimbatore | ₹15,000–₹42,000 | ₹42,000–₹70,000 | ₹90,000+ | ₹500–₹3,000 |
| Vijayawada | ₹13,500–₹37,800 | ₹37,800–₹63,000 | ₹81,000+ | ₹450–₹2,700 |

## Frequently asked

### How much does an AC technician earn during summer peak?

A busy mid-career AC technician earns ₹8,000–₹12,000/day during summer peak (April–June) doing 6–10 services + 1–2 installs. That's ₹2–₹3 lakh in a good peak month.

### What is the AC technician salary in Hyderabad?

Hyderabad AC technician earns ₹17,250–₹1,03,500/month in 2026 (pan-India base × 1.15 Hyderabad multiplier). Freshers ₹17,250–₹25,300, senior ₹80,500–₹1,03,500+.

### Is AC technician a good career in India?

Yes — highest earning ceiling of any residential trade. Summer earnings are large; PCB-diagnosis specialists earn ₹70,000–₹1,00,000+/month. But work is seasonal — winter income drops 40–60%.

### How much does an AC technician earn per day?

₹500 (helper) to ₹3,000 (senior with team) at pan-India base. Metros +25–30%. Summer peak days can hit ₹8,000–₹12,000 in service revenue for a fast solo technician.

### What certifications help an AC technician earn more?

Refrigerant handling certification (R-32, R-410, R-22), inverter-AC PCB diagnostics, and BEE-approved installer status. Certified technicians earn 30–50% more per hour.

## Related

- https://solve24.in/answers/ac-service-charges-in-india
- https://solve24.in/answers/ac-installation-charges-in-india

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