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Accountant salary in India

How much does an Accountant make in India?

Average base salary

₹19,274

The average salary for a accountant is ₹19,274 per month in India. 1.7k salaries reported, updated at 9 September 2026

Accountant job openings in India

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Accountant Executive
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Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
₹12,000 - ₹15,000 a month
Full-time
29 minutes ago

Highest paying companies for Accountant in India

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Empire industries ltd
 
₹19,80,000per year
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Kumar Builders
 
₹16,00,000per year
Metacube Software Pvt. Ltd.
 
₹15,00,000per year
Delta Corp Ltd
 
₹15,00,000per year
Speciality Restaurants Ltd
 
₹15,00,000per year
Smith+Nephew
 
₹14,66,667per year

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Highest paying cities near India for Accountants

  1. Bengaluru, Karnataka
    ₹43,156 per month
  2. Hyderabad, Telangana
    ₹38,304 per month
  3. Chennai, Tamil Nadu
    ₹31,296 per month
  4. Pune, Maharashtra
    ₹29,194 per month
  5. Ahmedabad, Gujarat
    ₹25,639 per month

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Accountant

The average salary for an Accountant is ₹19,274 per month in India. This figure is based on 1.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 9 September 2026.

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Accountant salaries typically range between a low of ₹9,542 and a high of ₹38,931 per month, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Accountant include Empire industries ltd ($19,80,000 per year) and Kumar Builders ($16,00,000 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Accountant salary compares to related positions:

  • Accounting Intern: Average ₹13,240 per month
  • Assistant Accountant: Average ₹16,712 per month
  • Junior Accountant: Average ₹16,347 per month
  • Senior Accountant: Average ₹27,755 per month

How much do similar professions as Accountant get paid in India?

Accounting Intern

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Average ₹13,240 per month