What is the salary of a Accounts Executive fresher in Chennai?

Accounts Executive freshers in Chennai typically earn ₹2.5–4.5 LPA. Entry-level roles at IT services companies start at the lower end, while product companies and startups offer higher packages. Building strong skills in Tally ERP, GST/TDS Filing, Tamil + English can push you to the upper range.

What is the average Accounts Executive salary in Chennai?

The average Accounts Executive salary in Chennai is ₹3.5 LPA. This covers professionals with 2–5 years of experience. Salaries can reach ₹6–10 LPA for senior or lead-level Accounts Executives with strong expertise in Tally ERP and GST/TDS Filing.

Which companies pay the most for Accounts Executive roles in Chennai?

Top companies paying the highest Accounts Executive salaries in Chennai include Ashok Leyland, TVS Group, Murugappa Group, la opala RG, CavinKare. Product companies and unicorn startups typically offer 30–50% more than traditional IT services firms. Negotiate based on your skill level in Tally ERP, GST/TDS Filing, Tamil + English.

What skills increase Accounts Executive salary in Chennai?

Key skills that command higher Accounts Executive salaries in Chennai: Tally ERP, GST/TDS Filing, Tamil + English, Excel/MIS, Cost Accounting, SAP FICO basics. Cloud certifications (AWS, GCP, Azure) typically add ₹1–3 LPA. System design expertise at senior level can unlock ₹6–10 LPA packages.

Salary guide · 2026

Accounts Executive salary in Chennai

Chennai's manufacturing conglomerates (TVS, Murugappa, Ashok Leyland) recruit B.Com freshers for accounts assistant roles. CA firms in Nungambakkam and Mylapore offer articleship + placement. Tamil Nadu's large manufacturing base means strong accounts demand in factory accounts departments at ₹3–4 LPA.

Fresher (0–2 yrs): ₹2.5–4.5 LPA
Average (2–5 yrs): ₹3.5 LPA
Experienced (5+ yrs): ₹6–10 LPA

Pay breakdown by experience

Accounts Executive compensation at each career stage in Chennai.

Level	Years	Range	Notes
Entry / Fresher	0–2	₹2.5–4.5 LPA	Campus hires, trainees
Junior / Mid	2–5	₹3.5 LPA	After 2–3 appraisals + job switch
Senior / Lead	5–10	₹6–10 LPA	With specialisation + leadership
Manager / Principal	10+	Varies	ESOPs in product companies