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Accountant Salary in Chennai (2026)
₹20,000per month, median
Half of Accountant posts in Chennai offer ₹17,500–₹22,500 a month. Based on 575 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹15,000 | ₹17,500 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 | ₹27,500 |
- Active posts
- 576
- Employers
- 501
- Open to freshers
- 16%
- New in 30 days
- 21
What to offer Accountant candidates in Chennai
- Offer at least ₹20,000 a month to match the typical post in Chennai; ₹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 ₹20,500 against ₹17,800.
- 21 new Accountant posts went live in the last 30 days — publish your monthly range so candidates can compare.
Experience
Accountant salary by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 92 | ₹17,500 |
| 1–2 years | 483 | ₹20,000 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 572 | ₹20,000 |
| Part-time | 3 | — |
Qualification asked
- Graduate94% · 541
- 12th pass5% · 31
- 10th pass1% · 3
- Below 10th0% · 1
Localities
Accountant salary by area of Chennai
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Ambattur | 33 | ₹17,500 |
| George Town | 25 | ₹21,300 |
| T.Nagar | 19 | ₹23,500 |
| Sowcarpet | 18 | ₹18,300 |
| Maduravoyal | 15 | ₹19,000 |
| Teynampet | 15 | ₹21,500 |
| Anna Nagar East | 14 | ₹22,500 |
| Choolai | 11 | ₹19,000 |
Compare
Chennai vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | ₹20,000 | — | 575 |
| Tamil Nadu (state) | ₹19,000 | -5% | 908 |
| India | ₹19,000 | -5% | 14,027 |
Market
Who is hiring in Chennai
21 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Ramachandra (Omkar Staffing Solutions)15
- Tarasakthi Consultancy Private Limited6
- Levantare Technology Pvt Ltd5
- WinTech Inc.5
- Heyaansh FIBC Pvt Ltd4
- Tally HR4
- Vels Enterprises4
- Venkatalakshmi Parthiban (Vels Enterprises)3
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 | ₹20,500 | ₹17,800 | +15% |
| Tally | ₹20,000 | ₹17,500 | +14% |
| Tds | ₹21,500 | ₹19,000 | +13% |
| Taxation | ₹21,500 | ₹19,000 | +13% |
Real offers
Recent Accountant posts with pay
- AccountantFinwise Ventures · Chennai · Fresher · Yesterday₹20,000 – ₹35,000/month
- AccountantVishnu Enterprises · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹20,000 – ₹2,20,000/month
- AccountantGeo360Agro Industries Pvt Ltd · Chennai · Fresher · 2 days ago₹20,000 – ₹28,000/month
- AccountantVadivel Kitchen Equipments Pvt Ltd · Chennai · Fresher · 3 days ago₹18,000 – ₹20,000/month
- AccountantKarat and Carat · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 4 days ago₹20,000 – ₹35,000/month
- AccountantL & T Finance · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 4 days ago₹25,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Accountant salary in Chennai?
The median advertised salary is ₹20,000 a month across 575 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 salary for freshers in Chennai?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹17,500 a month, based on 92 jobs.
What do Accountant jobs pay experienced candidates in Chennai?
1–2 years: ₹20,000 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Where in Chennai do Accountant jobs pay the most?
T.Nagar (₹23,500), Anna Nagar East (₹22,500) and Teynampet (₹21,500) have the highest median offers among areas with at least 5 posts.
Is Accountant pay in Chennai higher than in the rest of Tamil Nadu?
Yes, 5% higher: ₹20,000 in Chennai against ₹19,000 across Tamil Nadu.
Which skills raise Accountant salaries in Chennai?
Gst (+15%), Tally (+14%) and Tds (+13%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 575 active job posts for Accountant 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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