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Accounts Executive Salary in Chennai (2026)
₹20,000per month, median
Half of Accounts Executive posts in Chennai offer ₹17,500–₹24,000 a month. Based on 130 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹15,000 | ₹17,500 | ₹20,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹27,500 |
- Active posts
- 131
- Employers
- 94
- Open to freshers
- 19%
- New in 30 days
- 8
What to offer Accounts Executive candidates in Chennai
- Offer at least ₹20,000 a month to match the typical post in Chennai; ₹24,000 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹17,000 — 15% below the overall median.
- Ask for Gst only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹21,500 against ₹18,500.
- 8 new Accounts Executive posts went live in the last 30 days — publish your monthly range so candidates can compare.
Experience
Accounts Executive salary by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 24 | ₹17,000 |
| 1–2 years | 106 | ₹21,300 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 130 | ₹20,000 |
Qualification asked
- Graduate98% · 128
- 12th pass2% · 3
Localities
Accounts Executive salary by area of Chennai
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Egmore | 11 | ₹24,000 |
| Kodambakkam | 10 | ₹21,500 |
| Ambattur | 8 | ₹21,000 |
| Anna Salai | 6 | ₹17,500 |
| Vadampurambakkam | 4 | — |
| Vadapalani | 4 | — |
| Anna Nagar East | 3 | — |
| Guindy | 3 | — |
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Chennai vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | ₹20,000 | — | 130 |
| Tamil Nadu (state) | ₹19,800 | -1% | 174 |
| India | ₹21,000 | +5% | 1,335 |
Market
Who is hiring in Chennai
8 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Sanvi Business Solutions15
- Kraye Solutions4
- Aarthi Scans Private Limited3
- Matras Exporters3
- Power Links3
- Buzzworks Business Services Private Limited2
- Jmb Motors2
- Thaagam Foundation2
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 | ₹18,500 | +16% |
| Tds | ₹21,500 | ₹18,500 | +16% |
| Taxation | ₹21,500 | ₹19,300 | +12% |
Real offers
Recent Accounts Executive posts with pay
- Accounts ExecutiveMatras Exporters · Chennai · 2+ yrs · Yesterday₹20,000 – ₹30,000/month
- Accounts ExecutiveRathna Stores · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 10 days ago₹20,000 – ₹30,000/month
- Accounts ExecutiveMani Traders Chennai · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 10 days ago₹25,000 – ₹35,000/month
- Accounts ExecutiveDidar Motors · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 13 days ago₹15,000 – ₹18,000/month
- Accounts ExecutivePrime Aroma Foods Pvt Ltd · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 17 days ago₹20,000 – ₹27,000/month
- Accounts ExecutiveMonter Smart Drive Private Limited · Chennai · Fresher · 24 days ago₹18,000 – ₹2,50,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Accounts Executive salary in Chennai?
The median advertised salary is ₹20,000 a month across 130 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹17,500 and ₹24,000, and 10% of posts pay ₹27,500 or more.
What is the Accounts Executive salary for freshers in Chennai?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹17,000 a month, based on 24 jobs.
What do Accounts Executive jobs pay experienced candidates in Chennai?
1–2 years: ₹21,300 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Where in Chennai do Accounts Executive jobs pay the most?
Egmore (₹24,000), Kodambakkam (₹21,500) and Ambattur (₹21,000) have the highest median offers among areas with at least 5 posts.
Is Accounts Executive pay in Chennai higher than in the rest of Tamil Nadu?
It is about the same: ₹20,000 in Chennai against ₹19,800 across Tamil Nadu.
Which skills raise Accounts Executive salaries in Chennai?
Gst (+16%), Tds (+16%) and Taxation (+12%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 130 active job posts for Accounts Executive in Chennai 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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