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Accountant Salary in Kochi (2026)
₹20,300per month, median
Half of Accountant posts in Kochi offer ₹17,500–₹23,100 a month. Based on 24 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹13,700 | ₹17,500 | ₹20,300 | ₹23,100 | ₹25,700 |
- Active posts
- 24
- Employers
- 24
- Open to freshers
- 21%
- New in 30 days
- 2
What to offer Accountant candidates in Kochi
- Offer at least ₹20,300 a month to match the typical post in Kochi; ₹23,100 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹20,500.
- Ask for Tally only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹21,600 against ₹17,500.
- 2 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) | 5 | ₹20,500 |
| 1–2 years | 19 | ₹20,000 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 24 | ₹20,300 |
Qualification asked
- 12th pass50% · 12
- Graduate50% · 12
Localities
Accountant salary by area of Kochi
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Ernakulam | 6 | ₹17,300 |
| Aluva | 3 | — |
| Palarivattom | 2 | — |
| Irumpanam | 1 | — |
| Kalady | 1 | — |
| Kalamassery | 1 | — |
| Kaloor | 1 | — |
| Padamugal | 1 | — |
Compare
Kochi vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kochi | ₹20,300 | — | 24 |
| Kerala (state) | ₹17,500 | -14% | 48 |
| India | ₹19,000 | -6% | 14,027 |
Market
Who is hiring in Kochi
2 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Asb International1
- Hotel Kadambari Regency1
- Hygiene Laboratories1
- M N Holdings1
- Netlinks Business Consultants India Pvt Ltd1
- Only lovely collections1
- Sectorqube Technolabs Private Limited1
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tally | ₹21,600 | ₹17,500 | +24% |
Real offers
Recent Accountant posts with pay
- AccountantVenus Paints · Kochi · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- AccountantAll Kumar Lorry Transports · Kochi · 2+ yrs · 3 days ago₹20,000 – ₹25,000/month
- AccountantSectorqube Technolabs Private Limited · Kochi · 2+ yrs · 16 days ago₹20,000 – ₹23,500/month
- AccountantKbs Traders · Kochi · 1–2 yrs · 9 Oct₹16,000 – ₹20,000/month
- AccountantLeap Tax & Management Consultants Pvt Ltd · Kochi · 1–2 yrs · 5 Oct₹25,000 – ₹35,000/month
- AccountantJb venture · Kochi · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Accountant salary in Kochi?
The median advertised salary is ₹20,300 a month across 24 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹17,500 and ₹23,100, and 10% of posts pay ₹25,700 or more.
What is the Accountant salary for freshers in Kochi?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹20,500 a month, based on 5 jobs.
What do Accountant jobs pay experienced candidates in Kochi?
1–2 years: ₹20,000 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Is Accountant pay in Kochi higher than in the rest of Kerala?
Yes, 16% higher: ₹20,300 in Kochi against ₹17,500 across Kerala.
Which skills raise Accountant salaries in Kochi?
Tally (+24%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 24 active job posts for Accountant in Kochi 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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