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Accountant Salary in Kolkata (2026)
₹17,500per month, median
Half of Accountant posts in Kolkata offer ₹14,000–₹20,000 a month. Based on 346 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹12,500 | ₹14,000 | ₹17,500 | ₹20,000 | ₹25,000 |
- Active posts
- 346
- Employers
- 268
- Open to freshers
- 8%
- New in 30 days
- 23
What to offer Accountant candidates in Kolkata
- Offer at least ₹17,500 a month to match the typical post in Kolkata; ₹20,000 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹13,300 — 24% below the overall median.
- Ask for Gst only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹17,500 against ₹14,000.
- 23 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) | 28 | ₹13,300 |
| 1–2 years | 318 | ₹17,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 346 | ₹17,500 |
Qualification asked
- Graduate89% · 307
- 12th pass10% · 36
- 10th pass1% · 2
- Below 10th0% · 1
Localities
Accountant salary by area of Kolkata
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake | 45 | ₹17,500 |
| B. B. D. Bag Dalhousie Square | 27 | ₹19,000 |
| Rajarhat | 15 | ₹16,300 |
| Park Street | 14 | ₹19,500 |
| Barabazar | 13 | ₹15,500 |
| Burrabazar | 12 | ₹13,800 |
| Tangra | 10 | ₹17,800 |
| Chandni Chowk | 7 | ₹15,000 |
Compare
Kolkata vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata | ₹17,500 | — | 346 |
| West Bengal (state) | ₹17,500 | +0% | 407 |
| India | ₹19,000 | +9% | 14,027 |
| Howrah | ₹17,500 | +0% | 30 |
Market
Who is hiring in Kolkata
23 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Success Stories HR Solution18
- Hiring Saathi11
- Seven Star Services11
- Fynesta Hr Solutions6
- Proco India Llp5
- Sikaria mega food park4
- Birontech Pvt Ltd3
- Shanti Sea View Resort & Spa3
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 | ₹17,500 | ₹14,000 | +25% |
| Tds | ₹18,000 | ₹15,800 | +14% |
| Taxation | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | +13% |
| Tally | ₹17,500 | ₹16,500 | +6% |
Real offers
Recent Accountant posts with pay
- AccountantHiring Saathi · Kolkata · 2+ yrs · 2 days ago₹25,000 – ₹30,000/month
- AccountantMaharashtra Stone · Kolkata · 2+ yrs · 2 days ago₹25,000 – ₹30,000/month
- AccountantProco India Llp · Kolkata · 2+ yrs · 12 days ago₹15,000 – ₹18,000/month
- AccountantMahabir steel supply co · Kolkata · 1–2 yrs · 13 days ago₹12,000 – ₹15,000/month
- AccountantSuccess Stories HR Solution · Kolkata · 2+ yrs · 13 days ago₹18,000 – ₹20,000/month
- AccountantSeona Beauty · Kolkata · 1–2 yrs · 13 days ago₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Accountant salary in Kolkata?
The median advertised salary is ₹17,500 a month across 346 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹14,000 and ₹20,000, and 10% of posts pay ₹25,000 or more.
What is the Accountant salary for freshers in Kolkata?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹13,300 a month, based on 28 jobs.
What do Accountant jobs pay experienced candidates in Kolkata?
1–2 years: ₹17,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Where in Kolkata do Accountant jobs pay the most?
Park Street (₹19,500), B. B. D. Bag Dalhousie Square (₹19,000) and Tangra (₹17,800) have the highest median offers among areas with at least 5 posts.
Is Accountant pay in Kolkata higher than in the rest of West Bengal?
It is about the same: ₹17,500 in Kolkata against ₹17,500 across West Bengal.
Which skills raise Accountant salaries in Kolkata?
Gst (+25%), Tds (+14%) and Taxation (+13%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 346 active job posts for Accountant in Kolkata 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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