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Accountant Salary in Tamil Nadu (2026)
₹19,000per month, median
Half of Accountant posts in Tamil Nadu offer ₹16,500–₹22,500 a month. Based on 908 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹13,500 | ₹16,500 | ₹19,000 | ₹22,500 | ₹27,000 |
- Active posts
- 909
- Employers
- 800
- Open to freshers
- 16%
- New in 30 days
- 37
What to offer Accountant candidates in Tamil Nadu
- Offer at least ₹19,000 a month to match the typical post in Tamil Nadu; ₹22,500 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹17,500 — 8% below the overall median.
- Ask for Tds only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹20,500 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) | 144 | ₹17,500 |
| 1–2 years | 764 | ₹19,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 904 | ₹19,000 |
| Part-time | 4 | — |
Qualification asked
- Graduate87% · 790
- 12th pass13% · 115
- 10th pass0% · 3
- Below 10th0% · 1
Cities
Accountant salary by city in Tamil Nadu
| City | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 575 | ₹20,000 |
| Coimbatore | 198 | ₹17,500 |
| Tiruppur | 62 | ₹17,500 |
| Madurai | 33 | ₹13,000 |
| Krishnagiri | 14 | ₹17,500 |
| Vellore | 9 | ₹16,500 |
| Erode | 6 | ₹17,500 |
| Salem | 3 | — |
| Kanchipuram | 2 | — |
| Thoothukudi | 2 | — |
| Nagercoil | 1 | — |
| Tirunelveli | 1 | — |
Compare
Tamil Nadu vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu | ₹19,000 | — | 908 |
| India | ₹19,000 | +0% | 14,027 |
| Kerala | ₹17,500 | -8% | 48 |
| Karnataka | ₹21,500 | +13% | 915 |
| Andhra Pradesh | ₹17,500 | -8% | 135 |
| Telangana | ₹21,500 | +13% | 552 |
| Maharashtra | ₹19,000 | +0% | 3,763 |
Market
Who is hiring in Tamil Nadu
37 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Ramachandra (Omkar Staffing Solutions)17
- Meark Enterprise Private Limited14
- Tally HR7
- Tarasakthi Consultancy Private Limited7
- Levantare Technology Pvt Ltd5
- WinTech Inc.5
- Heyaansh FIBC Pvt Ltd4
- Vels Enterprises4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tds | ₹20,500 | ₹17,500 | +17% |
| Tally | ₹20,000 | ₹17,500 | +14% |
| Gst | ₹20,000 | ₹17,500 | +14% |
| Taxation | ₹20,000 | ₹17,500 | +14% |
| Book Keeping | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | +11% |
Real offers
Recent Accountant posts with pay
- AccountantFinwise Ventures · Chennai · Fresher · Yesterday₹20,000 – ₹35,000/month
- AccountantVishnu Enterprises · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹20,000 – ₹2,20,000/month
- AccountantMahendra Steel · Coimbatore · Fresher · Yesterday₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- AccountantGearshifters Motors · Madurai · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- AccountantGeo360Agro Industries Pvt Ltd · Chennai · Fresher · 2 days ago₹20,000 – ₹28,000/month
- AccountantRsk Chits · Tiruppur · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹30,000 – ₹35,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Accountant salary in Tamil Nadu?
The median advertised salary is ₹19,000 a month across 908 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹16,500 and ₹22,500, and 10% of posts pay ₹27,000 or more.
What is the Accountant salary for freshers in Tamil Nadu?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹17,500 a month, based on 144 jobs.
What do Accountant jobs pay experienced candidates in Tamil Nadu?
1–2 years: ₹19,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Which city in Tamil Nadu pays the most for Accountant jobs?
Chennai (₹20,000), Coimbatore (₹17,500) and Tiruppur (₹17,500) have the highest median offers among cities with at least 5 posts.
Is Accountant pay in Tamil Nadu higher than the India average?
It is about the same: ₹19,000 in Tamil Nadu against ₹19,000 across India.
Which skills raise Accountant salaries in Tamil Nadu?
Tds (+17%), Tally (+14%) and Gst (+14%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 908 active job posts for Accountant in Tamil Nadu 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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