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Accountant Salary in Mumbai (2026)
₹20,800per month, median
Half of Accountant posts in Mumbai offer ₹17,500–₹25,000 a month. Based on 1,883 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹15,000 | ₹17,500 | ₹20,800 | ₹25,000 | ₹30,000 |
- Active posts
- 1,892
- Employers
- 1,559
- Open to freshers
- 17%
- New in 30 days
- 66
What to offer Accountant candidates in Mumbai
- Offer at least ₹20,800 a month to match the typical post in Mumbai; ₹25,000 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹17,500 — 16% below the overall median.
- Ask for Gst only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹21,500 against ₹18,000.
- 66 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) | 314 | ₹17,500 |
| 1–2 years | 1,569 | ₹21,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 1,876 | ₹21,000 |
| Part-time | 7 | ₹17,000 |
Qualification asked
- Graduate79% · 1,486
- 12th pass19% · 353
- 10th pass2% · 37
- Below 10th1% · 16
Localities
Accountant salary by area of Mumbai
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Thane West | 68 | ₹20,000 |
| Andheri East | 66 | ₹22,500 |
| Bhiwandi | 60 | ₹20,900 |
| Vashi | 58 | ₹20,500 |
| Vasai Road East | 51 | ₹20,000 |
| Masjid Bunder | 50 | ₹21,500 |
| Malad West | 48 | ₹21,500 |
| Mulund West | 47 | ₹18,500 |
Compare
Mumbai vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | ₹20,800 | — | 1,883 |
| Maharashtra (state) | ₹19,000 | -9% | 3,763 |
| India | ₹19,000 | -9% | 14,027 |
Market
Who is hiring in Mumbai
66 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Smaalt19
- Staffing Seva13
- Talent Spark13
- Aasaannaukri11
- Samcart11
- Accurate Hire Recruitment Solutions10
- Shiv Enterprise10
- iJobz Consultancy10
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 | ₹21,500 | ₹18,000 | +19% |
| Tds | ₹22,500 | ₹19,000 | +18% |
| Taxation | ₹22,500 | ₹20,000 | +13% |
| Book Keeping | ₹21,300 | ₹20,000 | +6% |
| Tally | ₹21,000 | ₹20,000 | +5% |
Real offers
Recent Accountant posts with pay
- AccountantThe Outsourcers · Mumbai · 2+ yrs · Yesterday₹50,000 – ₹55,000/month
- AccountantHotel Jawahar · Mumbai · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- AccountantAr Fine Chemicals · Mumbai · 2+ yrs · Yesterday₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- AccountantShiv Enterprise · Mumbai · 2+ yrs · Yesterday₹22,000 – ₹25,000/month
- AccountantMinc Billbox Private Limited · Mumbai · 2+ yrs · Yesterday₹22,000 – ₹25,000/month
- AccountantR. S. Constructions · Mumbai · 2+ yrs · Yesterday₹21,000 – ₹25,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Accountant salary in Mumbai?
The median advertised salary is ₹20,800 a month across 1,883 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 Mumbai?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹17,500 a month, based on 314 jobs.
What do Accountant jobs pay experienced candidates in Mumbai?
1–2 years: ₹21,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Where in Mumbai do Accountant jobs pay the most?
Andheri East (₹22,500), Masjid Bunder (₹21,500) and Malad West (₹21,500) have the highest median offers among areas with at least 5 posts.
Is Accountant pay in Mumbai higher than in the rest of Maharashtra?
Yes, 9% higher: ₹20,800 in Mumbai against ₹19,000 across Maharashtra.
Which skills raise Accountant salaries in Mumbai?
Gst (+19%), Tds (+18%) and Taxation (+13%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 1,883 active job posts for Accountant in Mumbai 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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