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Accountant Salary in Karnataka (2026)
₹21,500per month, median
Half of Accountant posts in Karnataka offer ₹17,500–₹25,000 a month. Based on 915 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹13,500 | ₹17,500 | ₹21,500 | ₹25,000 | ₹30,000 |
- Active posts
- 919
- Employers
- 807
- Open to freshers
- 17%
- New in 30 days
- 37
What to offer Accountant candidates in Karnataka
- Offer at least ₹21,500 a month to match the typical post in Karnataka; ₹25,000 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹18,300 — 15% below the overall median.
- Ask for Tally only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹22,500 against ₹17,500.
- 37 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) | 156 | ₹18,300 |
| 1–2 years | 759 | ₹22,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 911 | ₹21,500 |
| Part-time | 4 | — |
Qualification asked
- Graduate81% · 743
- 12th pass17% · 155
- 10th pass2% · 15
- Below 10th1% · 6
Compare
Karnataka vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karnataka | ₹21,500 | — | 915 |
| India | ₹19,000 | -12% | 14,027 |
| Tamil Nadu | ₹19,000 | -12% | 908 |
| Kerala | ₹17,500 | -19% | 48 |
| Telangana | ₹21,500 | +0% | 552 |
| Andhra Pradesh | ₹17,500 | -19% | 135 |
| Maharashtra | ₹19,000 | -12% | 3,763 |
Market
Who is hiring in Karnataka
37 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Jobshub Hr14
- Bangalore Jobhunterr India Private Limited6
- Krishnamurthy Manju (JOBS HUB HR)6
- Magic Traders4
- Omscope Consultant4
- Aashvi Couture3
- Career Lease Staffing Solutions3
- Manoharan Sathish (V4U HR SOLUTIONS.COM)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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tally | ₹22,500 | ₹17,500 | +29% |
| Gst | ₹22,500 | ₹18,000 | +25% |
| Tds | ₹23,500 | ₹20,000 | +18% |
| Taxation | ₹22,500 | ₹20,000 | +13% |
| Book Keeping | ₹22,500 | ₹21,000 | +7% |
Real offers
Recent Accountant posts with pay
- AccountantDesi Masala- Group Chain Of Restaurants · Bengaluru · 2+ yrs · 2 days ago₹25,000 – ₹30,000/month
- AccountantSS Supreme Properties · Bengaluru · 2+ yrs · 2 days ago₹18,000 – ₹25,000/month
- AccountantPunam Mahal · Bengaluru · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹20,000 – ₹30,000/month
- AccountantA.R.Printing Solution · Bengaluru · Fresher · 3 days ago₹18,000 – ₹20,000/month
- AccountantA P C A & Associates · Bengaluru · Fresher · 3 days ago₹12,000 – ₹15,000/month
- AccountantJane Aerospace Private Limited · Bengaluru · 2+ yrs · 3 days ago₹35,000 – ₹56,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Accountant salary in Karnataka?
The median advertised salary is ₹21,500 a month across 915 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹17,500 and ₹25,000, and 10% of posts pay ₹30,000 or more.
What is the Accountant salary for freshers in Karnataka?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹18,300 a month, based on 156 jobs.
What do Accountant jobs pay experienced candidates in Karnataka?
1–2 years: ₹22,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Which city in Karnataka pays the most for Accountant jobs?
Bengaluru (₹22,500), Mysuru (₹16,500) and Mangaluru (₹15,000) have the highest median offers among cities with at least 5 posts.
Is Accountant pay in Karnataka higher than the India average?
Yes, 13% higher: ₹21,500 in Karnataka against ₹19,000 across India.
Which skills raise Accountant salaries in Karnataka?
Tally (+29%), Gst (+25%) and Tds (+18%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 915 active job posts for Accountant in Karnataka 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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