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Accountant Salary in Kerala (2026)
₹17,500per month, median
Half of Accountant posts in Kerala offer ₹12,500–₹21,600 a month. Based on 48 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹11,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹17,500 | ₹21,600 | ₹25,000 |
- Active posts
- 48
- Employers
- 48
- Open to freshers
- 13%
- New in 30 days
- 9
What to offer Accountant candidates in Kerala
- Offer at least ₹17,500 a month to match the typical post in Kerala; ₹21,600 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹21,500.
- Ask for Gst only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹22,500 against ₹13,500.
- 9 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) | 6 | ₹21,500 |
| 1–2 years | 42 | ₹17,300 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 48 | ₹17,500 |
Qualification asked
- 12th pass73% · 35
- Graduate27% · 13
Cities
Accountant salary by city in Kerala
| City | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Kochi | 24 | ₹20,300 |
| Malappuram | 13 | ₹12,500 |
| Kollam | 3 | — |
| Kannur | 2 | — |
| Palakkad | 2 | — |
| Kottayam | 1 | — |
| Kozhikode | 1 | — |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 1 | — |
| Thrissur | 1 | — |
Compare
Kerala vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kerala | ₹17,500 | — | 48 |
| India | ₹19,000 | +9% | 14,027 |
| Tamil Nadu | ₹19,000 | +9% | 908 |
| Karnataka | ₹21,500 | +23% | 915 |
| Andhra Pradesh | ₹17,500 | +0% | 135 |
| Telangana | ₹21,500 | +23% | 552 |
| Maharashtra | ₹19,000 | +9% | 3,763 |
Market
Who is hiring in Kerala
9 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Asb International1
- C.H Center Medical College1
- Capital Enterprises1
- Hygiene Laboratories1
- Ovelil Constructions1
- Sectorqube Technolabs Private Limited1
- Sreedevi Vaikundam Industries1
- The Food Cart1
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 | ₹22,500 | ₹13,500 | +67% |
| Tally | ₹21,600 | ₹14,300 | +52% |
| Book Keeping | ₹22,500 | ₹15,000 | +50% |
| Taxation | ₹22,500 | ₹15,300 | +48% |
| Tds | ₹22,500 | ₹15,300 | +48% |
Real offers
Recent Accountant posts with pay
- AccountantGauri Creation · Kozhikode · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹10,000 – ₹15,000/month
- AccountantJosvi Gold & Diamonds · Kozhikode · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- AccountantAl Abeer Hospital · Malappuram · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹15,000 – ₹25,000/month
- AccountantAMT Gas Stove Sales & Service · Kottayam · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹10,000 – ₹15,000/month
- AccountantMizar Gold & Diamond · Malappuram · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹10,000 – ₹15,000/month
- AccountantVenus Paints · Kochi · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Accountant salary in Kerala?
The median advertised salary is ₹17,500 a month across 48 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹12,500 and ₹21,600, and 10% of posts pay ₹25,000 or more.
What is the Accountant salary for freshers in Kerala?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹21,500 a month, based on 6 jobs.
What do Accountant jobs pay experienced candidates in Kerala?
1–2 years: ₹17,300 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Which city in Kerala pays the most for Accountant jobs?
Kochi (₹20,300) and Malappuram (₹12,500) have the highest median offers among cities with at least 5 posts.
Is Accountant pay in Kerala higher than the India average?
No, 8% lower: ₹17,500 in Kerala against ₹19,000 across India.
Which skills raise Accountant salaries in Kerala?
Gst (+67%), Tally (+52%) and Book Keeping (+50%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 48 active job posts for Accountant in Kerala 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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