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Accountant/ Accounts Executive Salary in West Bengal (2026)
₹17,500per month, median
Half of Accountant/ Accounts Executive posts in West Bengal offer ₹13,500–₹20,000 a month. Based on 81 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹12,500 | ₹13,500 | ₹17,500 | ₹20,000 | ₹25,000 |
- Active posts
- 82
- Employers
- 76
- Open to freshers
- 18%
- New in 30 days
- 6
What to offer Accountant/ Accounts Executive candidates in West Bengal
- Offer at least ₹17,500 a month to match the typical post in West Bengal; ₹20,000 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹14,000 — 20% below the overall median.
- Ask for Taxation only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹18,300 against ₹15,000.
- 6 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) | 15 | ₹14,000 |
| 1–2 years | 66 | ₹17,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 81 | ₹17,500 |
Qualification asked
- Graduate88% · 72
- 12th pass12% · 10
Cities
Accountant/ Accounts Executive salary by city in West Bengal
| City | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Kolkata | 75 | ₹17,500 |
| Howrah | 6 | ₹13,300 |
Compare
West Bengal vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bengal | ₹17,500 | — | 81 |
| India | ₹20,000 | +14% | 2,494 |
| Bihar | ₹17,500 | +0% | 19 |
| Odisha | ₹18,000 | +3% | 35 |
| Chhattisgarh | ₹17,500 | +0% | 22 |
Market
Who is hiring in West Bengal
6 new posts in the last 30 days.
- National Road Carrier4
- Mevrick Solution Private Limited2
- Satendra Gupta & Associates2
- Success Stories HR Solution2
- Dura Sleep1
- Neo Bright Express Transport Pvt Ltd1
- Shubh Chintak Financial Advisors1
- Vishnu Solutions Pvt Ltd (Vishnu Solutions Private Limited)1
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 | ₹18,300 | ₹15,000 | +22% |
| Gst | ₹17,500 | ₹15,000 | +17% |
| Tds | ₹17,500 | ₹15,000 | +17% |
| Book Keeping | ₹17,500 | ₹15,800 | +11% |
Real offers
Recent Accountant/ Accounts Executive posts with pay
- Accountant/ Accounts ExecutiveTvs Showroom · Kolkata · 2+ yrs · Yesterday₹14,000 – ₹18,000/month
- Accountant/ Accounts ExecutiveSree Ji Steel Private Limited · Kolkata · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹13,000 – ₹17,000/month
- Accountant/ Accounts ExecutiveFlutech Solutions Pvt Ltd · Kolkata · 2+ yrs · 6 days ago₹13,000 – ₹16,000/month
- Accountant/ Accounts ExecutiveNational Road Carrier · Kolkata · 2+ yrs · 16 days ago₹10,000 – ₹14,000/month
- Accountant/ Accounts ExecutiveWebdesk Technologies Private Limited · Kolkata · 2+ yrs · 19 days ago₹15,000 – ₹30,000/month
- Accountant/ Accounts ExecutiveNational Road Carrier · Kolkata · 2+ yrs · 19 days ago₹15,000 – ₹18,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Accountant/ Accounts Executive salary in West Bengal?
The median advertised salary is ₹17,500 a month across 81 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹13,500 and ₹20,000, and 10% of posts pay ₹25,000 or more.
What is the Accountant/ Accounts Executive salary for freshers in West Bengal?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹14,000 a month, based on 15 jobs.
What do Accountant/ Accounts Executive jobs pay experienced candidates in West Bengal?
1–2 years: ₹17,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Which city in West Bengal pays the most for Accountant/ Accounts Executive jobs?
Kolkata (₹17,500) and Howrah (₹13,300) have the highest median offers among cities with at least 5 posts.
Is Accountant/ Accounts Executive pay in West Bengal higher than the India average?
No, 12% lower: ₹17,500 in West Bengal against ₹20,000 across India.
Which skills raise Accountant/ Accounts Executive salaries in West Bengal?
Taxation (+22%), Gst (+17%) and Tds (+17%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 81 active job posts for Accountant/ Accounts Executive in West Bengal 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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