Typical monthly salary in Chennai
a year
Most people at this level earn between these figures.
- Basic
- DA
- HRA
- Transport
Few people stay in this job this long, so there is no reliable figure. Try fewer years.
Chartered Accountant Salary in Chennai (2026) — Fresher to 16+ Years
A Chartered Accountant in Chennai earns about ₹80,000 a month as a fresher (₹55,000–₹1 lakh), and about ₹1.6 lakh with 6–10 years. Salary by years of experience, yearly pay and take-home after tax.
Chartered Accountant salary in Chennai by experience
| Experience | Typical / month | Take-home |
|---|---|---|
| 0–2 years | ₹80,000 | ₹75,952 |
| 3–5 years | ₹1.1 lakh | ₹1 lakh |
| 6–10 years | ₹1.6 lakh | ₹1.4 lakh |
| 11–15 years | ₹2.2 lakh | ₹1.8 lakh |
| 16+ years | ₹2.8 lakh | ₹2.2 lakh |
Banking & finance · checked 25 October 2026.Range: most people at each level — the lower and upper quarters. Take-home: after income tax (new regime), professional tax and PF.
Sources
- Chartered Accountant Salary in Chennai (Updated 2025) | AmbitionBox
- Chartered Accountant Salary in Chennai, Tamil Nadu in 2026 | PayScale
- Salary: Chartered Accountant in Chennai 2026 | Glassdoor India
- Chartered Accountant Salary in Chennai: City CTC Range Guide (Hyring India Salary Model 2026)
- Chartered Accountant Jobs in Chennai and Tamil Nadu | Naukri (salary filters & listings)
New tax regime (the default): ₹75,000 standard deduction, no tax up to ₹12 lakh of taxable income (rebate), 4% cess. Surcharge above ₹50 lakh. Take-home for salaried jobs assumes basic pay is 40% of gross, PF 12% of basic, and ESI 0.75% of gross when gross is ₹21,000 a month or less.
These are the monthly salaries of a Chartered Accountant in Chennai by years of experience (also: CA). Pay in Chennai is highest at Big 4/MNC GCCs and for CA roles with IFRS/Ind AS, FP&A/controllership, international tax/transfer pricing, and strong ERP (SAP/Oracle) exposure; pay is lower in small CA firms/SMEs focused mainly on compliance/bookkeeping.
Estimates for Chennai from public salary data and the government pay rules; your own pay depends on the employer and your skills.
Frequently asked questions
What is the salary of a Chartered Accountant in Chennai?
A Chartered Accountant in Chennai earns about ₹80,000 a month as a fresher (₹55,000–₹1 lakh), and about ₹1.6 lakh with 6–10 years. Salary by years of experience, yearly pay and take-home after tax.
How much does a Chartered Accountant with 0–2 years of experience earn in Chennai?
About ₹80,000 a month (₹9.6 lakh a year), usually between ₹55,000 and ₹1 lakh. Take-home after tax is about ₹75,952 a month.
How much does a Chartered Accountant with 3–5 years of experience earn in Chennai?
About ₹1.1 lakh a month (₹13 lakh a year), usually between ₹80,000 and ₹1.6 lakh. Take-home after tax is about ₹1 lakh a month.
How much does a Chartered Accountant with 6–10 years of experience earn in Chennai?
About ₹1.6 lakh a month (₹19 lakh a year), usually between ₹1.2 lakh and ₹2.5 lakh. Take-home after tax is about ₹1.4 lakh a month.
How much does a Chartered Accountant with 11–15 years of experience earn in Chennai?
About ₹2.2 lakh a month (₹26 lakh a year), usually between ₹1.6 lakh and ₹3 lakh. Take-home after tax is about ₹1.8 lakh a month.
How much does a Chartered Accountant with 16+ years of experience earn in Chennai?
About ₹2.8 lakh a month (₹34 lakh a year), usually between ₹2 lakh and ₹4 lakh. Take-home after tax is about ₹2.2 lakh a month.