Salary · India LPA
Accountant salary in India
Accountant salaries in India span Tally SMEs to ERP mid-caps. Manufacturing/export GST complexity and inventory accounting push upper SME bands.
LPA bands by experience
Ranges reflect mixed services + product hiring — not top-decile outliers or internship stipends.
| Experience | Typical fixed CTC band |
|---|---|
| 0–2 years | 2.5–6 LPA |
| 3–5 years | 4–9 LPA |
| 5–8 years | 6–14 LPA |
City and remote notes
- Bengaluru (BLR): mid
- Hyderabad (HYD): mid
- NCR (Delhi NCR): finance ops upper
- Pune: manufacturing finance mid
- Remote (India): remote accounting rare for SME roles
Negotiation tip
Independent GST and close ownership beats data entry — CA-inter or B.Com with full books responsibility negotiates above clerk bands.
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FAQ
Accountant salary in India?
Typical: 0–2 YOE 2.5–6 LPA, 3–5 YOE 4–9 LPA, 5–8 YOE 6–14 LPA. ERP mid-cap toward top.
Accountant vs CA pay?
CA significantly higher post-qualification. Experienced accountant without CA hits ceiling unless controller scope.
Accountant negotiation tips?
Close timelines, GST clean filings, MIS prepared. Ask for software training and clarity on signing vs preparer role.