As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Cost Accountant I in India is ₹ 6,01,985, with an hourly rate of ₹ 289, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from ₹ 5,57,937 to ₹ 7,06,990, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   ₹ 5,57,937
50TH(Median)   ₹ 6,01,985
75TH   ₹ 7,06,990
Cost Accountant I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Cost Accountant I Salary ₹ 5,57,937 India April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Cost Accountant I Salary ₹ 6,01,985 India April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Cost Accountant I Salary ₹ 7,06,990 India April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Cost Accountant I Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Cost Accountant I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Cost Accountant I is about ₹ 6,01,985 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of ₹ 289, a monthly salary of about ₹ 50,165, and a weekly pay of around ₹ 11,577. Click the switch button below to see more details about Cost Accountant I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Cost Accountant Is Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Cost Accountant I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn ₹ 33,800 - ₹ 35,479, while Intermediate make ₹ 34,209 - ₹ 35,645, Senior earn ₹ 34,976 - ₹ 35,955, Specialist earn ₹ 35,078 - ₹ 36,017, Expert can reach ₹ 35,232 - ₹ 36,059 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Cost Accountant I ₹ 35,078
Intermediate Level Cost Accountant I ₹ 35,375
Senior Level Cost Accountant I ₹ 35,686
Specialist Level Cost Accountant I ₹ 35,748
Expert Level Cost Accountant I ₹ 35,789
₹ 35,078 0 yr
₹ 35,375 < 2 yrs
₹ 35,686 2-4 yrs
₹ 35,748 5-8 yrs
₹ 35,789 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 94%
Intermediate Level 94%
Senior Level 94%
Specialist Level 94%
Expert Level 94%
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What are the Highest Paying Cities in India for Cost Accountant I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for Cost Accountant I are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is ₹ 6,52,396 per year, while Kanpur offers ₹ 5,62,261, and Jaipur pays around ₹ 5,46,628 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Cost Accountant II or Cost Accountant I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Cost Accountant II makes more than a Cost Accountant I. A Cost Accountant II earns an average annual salary of ₹ 7,82,639. And a Cost Accountant I earns an average annual salary of ₹ 6,01,985.

Job Title Salary Range in INR
Cost Accountant II
₹ 6,00,675
₹ 9,85,420
Cost Accountant III
₹ 8,98,544
₹ 15,33,782
Cost Accountant IV
₹ 12,65,914
₹ 29,87,992
Cost Accountant, Junior
₹ 4,00,621
₹ 7,27,093

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