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Accountant/ Accounts Executive Salary in Tamil Nadu (2026)
₹19,900per month, median
Half of Accountant/ Accounts Executive posts in Tamil Nadu offer ₹17,500–₹22,500 a month. Based on 222 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹15,100 | ₹17,500 | ₹19,900 | ₹22,500 | ₹27,500 |
- Active posts
- 222
- Employers
- 195
- Open to freshers
- 22%
- New in 30 days
- 9
What to offer Accountant/ Accounts Executive candidates in Tamil Nadu
- Offer at least ₹19,900 a month to match the typical post in Tamil Nadu; ₹22,500 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹17,500 — 12% below the overall median.
- Ask for Gst only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹21,000 against ₹17,500.
- 9 new Accountant/ Accounts Executive posts went live in the last 30 days — publish your monthly range so candidates can compare.
Experience
Accountant/ Accounts Executive salary by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 49 | ₹17,500 |
| 1–2 years | 173 | ₹21,300 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 222 | ₹19,900 |
Qualification asked
- Graduate92% · 204
- 12th pass8% · 18
Cities
Accountant/ Accounts Executive salary by city in Tamil Nadu
| City | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 167 | ₹20,500 |
| Coimbatore | 41 | ₹17,500 |
| Madurai | 5 | ₹16,500 |
| Salem | 3 | — |
| Erode | 2 | — |
| Tiruppur | 2 | — |
| Krishnagiri | 1 | — |
| Tiruchirappalli | 1 | — |
Compare
Tamil Nadu vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu | ₹19,900 | — | 222 |
| India | ₹20,000 | +1% | 2,494 |
| Karnataka | ₹22,500 | +13% | 211 |
| Andhra Pradesh | ₹19,300 | -3% | 18 |
| Telangana | ₹22,500 | +13% | 105 |
| Maharashtra | ₹20,500 | +3% | 670 |
| Chhattisgarh | ₹17,500 | -12% | 22 |
Market
Who is hiring in Tamil Nadu
9 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Ramachandra (Omkar Staffing Solutions)6
- Agni Associates3
- Edwin & Associates3
- Pradev Manpower services3
- S Viswanathan Llp3
- Shankaran Selvakumar (Maruthi Power Control Systems)3
- Shree Chan Hr Solutions3
- Synmac Consultants Private Limited3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gst | ₹21,000 | ₹17,500 | +20% |
| Tds | ₹21,500 | ₹18,300 | +18% |
| Taxation | ₹21,500 | ₹19,000 | +13% |
Real offers
Recent Accountant/ Accounts Executive posts with pay
- Accountant/ Accounts ExecutivePrabhakaran Rajagopal (Pradev Enterprises) · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹17,000 – ₹25,000/month
- Accountant/ Accounts ExecutiveStellar Talent Hr Consultancy Llp () · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 2 days ago₹20,000 – ₹35,000/month
- Accountant/ Accounts ExecutiveDreambig Developers And Builders Private Limited · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹20,000 – ₹25,000/month
- Accountant/ Accounts ExecutivePhoenix Electric · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 5 days ago₹18,000 – ₹25,000/month
- Accountant/ Accounts ExecutiveB S Turning Works · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 9 days ago₹20,000 – ₹25,000/month
- Accountant/ Accounts ExecutiveMULTISIGNS MANUFACTURING pvt ltd · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 12 days ago₹15,000 – ₹23,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Accountant/ Accounts Executive salary in Tamil Nadu?
The median advertised salary is ₹19,900 a month across 222 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹17,500 and ₹22,500, and 10% of posts pay ₹27,500 or more.
What is the Accountant/ Accounts Executive salary for freshers in Tamil Nadu?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹17,500 a month, based on 49 jobs.
What do Accountant/ Accounts Executive jobs pay experienced candidates in Tamil Nadu?
1–2 years: ₹21,300 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Which city in Tamil Nadu pays the most for Accountant/ Accounts Executive jobs?
Chennai (₹20,500), Coimbatore (₹17,500) and Madurai (₹16,500) have the highest median offers among cities with at least 5 posts.
Is Accountant/ Accounts Executive pay in Tamil Nadu higher than the India average?
It is about the same: ₹19,900 in Tamil Nadu against ₹20,000 across India.
Which skills raise Accountant/ Accounts Executive salaries in Tamil Nadu?
Gst (+20%), Tds (+18%) and Taxation (+13%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 222 active job posts for Accountant/ Accounts Executive in Tamil Nadu 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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