As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Cost Accountant III in India is ₹ 12,41,166, with an hourly rate of ₹ 597, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from ₹ 10,91,514 to ₹ 13,01,640, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   ₹ 10,91,514
50TH(Median)   ₹ 12,41,166
75TH   ₹ 13,01,640
Cost Accountant III Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Cost Accountant III Salary ₹ 10,91,514 India April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Cost Accountant III Salary ₹ 12,41,166 India April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Cost Accountant III Salary ₹ 13,01,640 India April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Cost Accountant III salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Cost Accountant III is about ₹ 12,41,166 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of ₹ 597, a monthly salary of about ₹ 1,03,431, and a weekly pay of around ₹ 23,869. Click the switch button below to see more details about Cost Accountant III hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Cost Accountant III's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn ₹ 49,144 - ₹ 51,359, while Intermediate make ₹ 49,468 - ₹ 51,629, Senior earn ₹ 50,062 - ₹ 52,169, Specialist earn ₹ 52,007 - ₹ 54,189, Expert can reach ₹ 52,972 - ₹ 55,289 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Cost Accountant III ₹ 50,657
Intermediate Level Cost Accountant III ₹ 50,927
Senior Level Cost Accountant III ₹ 51,467
Specialist Level Cost Accountant III ₹ 53,436
Expert Level Cost Accountant III ₹ 54,478
₹ 50,657 0 yr
₹ 50,927 < 2 yrs
₹ 51,467 2-4 yrs
₹ 53,436 5-8 yrs
₹ 54,478 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 96%
Intermediate Level 96%
Senior Level 96%
Specialist Level 96%
Expert Level 96%
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What are the Highest Paying Cities in India for Cost Accountant III?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for Cost Accountant III are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is ₹ 13,45,103 per year, while Kanpur offers ₹ 11,59,264, and Jaipur pays around ₹ 11,27,032 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Cost Accountant II makes less than a Cost Accountant III. A Cost Accountant II earns an average annual salary of ₹ 7,82,639. And a Cost Accountant III earns an average annual salary of ₹ 12,41,166.

Job Title Salary Range in INR
Cost Accountant II
₹ 6,00,675
₹ 9,85,420
Cost Accountant IV
₹ 12,65,914
₹ 29,87,992
Cost Accountant I
₹ 3,97,762
₹ 7,21,903
Cost Accountant, Junior
₹ 4,00,621
₹ 7,27,093

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