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Account Manager Salary in Chennai (2026)
₹27,500per month, median
Half of Account Manager posts in Chennai offer ₹22,500–₹34,000 a month. Based on 29 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹20,600 | ₹22,500 | ₹27,500 | ₹34,000 | ₹40,000 |
- Active posts
- 29
- Employers
- 28
- Open to freshers
- 14%
- New in 30 days
- 2
What to offer Account Manager candidates in Chennai
- Offer at least ₹27,500 a month to match the typical post in Chennai; ₹34,000 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Ask for Taxation only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹30,800 against ₹27,500.
- 2 new Account Manager posts went live in the last 30 days — publish your monthly range so candidates can compare.
Experience
Account Manager salary by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 4 | — |
| 1–2 years | 25 | ₹28,000 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 29 | ₹27,500 |
Qualification asked
- Graduate97% · 28
- 10th pass3% · 1
Localities
Account Manager salary by area of Chennai
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Anna Nagar West | 4 | — |
| Alwarpet | 1 | — |
| Anna Nagar East | 1 | — |
| Arumbakkam | 1 | — |
| Ashok Nagar | 1 | — |
| CIT Nagar | 1 | — |
| Chetpet | 1 | — |
| Egmore | 1 | — |
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Chennai vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | ₹27,500 | — | 29 |
| Tamil Nadu (state) | ₹27,500 | +0% | 38 |
| India | ₹27,500 | +0% | 680 |
Market
Who is hiring in Chennai
2 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Amberland Promoters Private Limited2
- Asthra Senior Living Home1
- Baflo Luxe Llp1
- Foodexochennai Private Limited1
- Ramachandra (Omkar Staffing Solutions)1
- SMG Enterprises & Engineerin Contractor1
- Sri enterprises1
- Tharai Travels1
Skills premium
Skills that raise pay
Median monthly pay of posts that ask for the skill versus posts that do not.
| Skill | With | Without | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxation | ₹30,800 | ₹27,500 | +12% |
Real offers
Recent Account Manager posts with pay
- Account ManagerChandan Industries · Chennai · Fresher · 27 days ago₹15,000 – ₹19,000/month
- Account ManagerShri Marudhar Motor · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 16 Oct₹30,000 – ₹40,000/month
- Account ManagerFoodexochennai Private Limited · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 6 Oct₹25,000 – ₹40,000/month
- Account ManagerAmberland Promoters Private Limited · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 30 Sept₹20,000 – ₹30,000/month
- Account ManagerSri enterprises · Chennai · Fresher · 30 Sept₹15,000 – ₹18,000/month
- Account ManagerTherelek Machines Pvt Limited · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 30 Sept₹32,000 – ₹36,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Account Manager salary in Chennai?
The median advertised salary is ₹27,500 a month across 29 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹22,500 and ₹34,000, and 10% of posts pay ₹40,000 or more.
What do Account Manager jobs pay experienced candidates in Chennai?
1–2 years: ₹28,000 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Is Account Manager pay in Chennai higher than in the rest of Tamil Nadu?
It is about the same: ₹27,500 in Chennai against ₹27,500 across Tamil Nadu.
Which skills raise Account Manager salaries in Chennai?
Taxation (+12%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 29 active job posts for Account Manager in Chennai on BetterJobs that state a salary. Pay is converted to a monthly amount and rounded to the nearest ₹100; last updated 14 November 2026.
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