How much does an accountant make in India?
₹365,400a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹30,450 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,192
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 2.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where India ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
What accountants earn in India
Lowest 10%: ₹310,900Median: ₹365,400Highest 10%: ₹453,600
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $107,500 |
| 2. Germany | $91,120 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $88,280 |
| 99. Kiribati estimate | $4,373 |
| 100. India estimate | $4,192 |
| 101. Georgia estimate | $4,018 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $386 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Financier₹401,000
- Financial analyst₹400,300
- Management consultant₹402,400
- Policy analyst₹360,500
- Career coach₹342,100
- Corporate trainer₹345,800
- Marketing specialist₹362,000
- Public relations professionals₹338,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does an accountant make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹30,450 a month, ₹365,400 a year.
How much does an accountant make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹310,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹453,600.
Which country pays an accountant the most?
Germany, with a median of $91,120 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an accountant make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $82,520 a year against $4,192 in India, 19.7 times more.
Who makes more, an accountant or a financier?
A financier: ₹401,000 a year against ₹365,400 for an accountant, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate