As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior Cost Accountant in India is ₹ 12,41,200, with an hourly rate of ₹ 597, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from ₹ 10,91,600 to ₹ 13,01,700, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   ₹ 10,91,600
50TH(Median)   ₹ 12,41,200
75TH   ₹ 13,01,700
Senior Cost Accountant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Senior Cost Accountant Salary ₹ 10,91,600 India April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Senior Cost Accountant Salary ₹ 12,41,200 India April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Senior Cost Accountant Salary ₹ 13,01,700 India April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Senior Cost Accountant salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Senior Cost Accountant is about ₹ 12,41,200 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of ₹ 597, a monthly salary of about ₹ 1,03,433, and a weekly pay of around ₹ 23,869. Click the switch button below to see more details about Senior Cost Accountant hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Senior Cost Accountants Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Senior Cost Accountant's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn ₹ 49,184 - ₹ 51,387, while Intermediate make ₹ 49,506 - ₹ 51,655, Senior earn ₹ 50,097 - ₹ 52,193, Specialist earn ₹ 52,031 - ₹ 54,221, Expert can reach ₹ 52,999 - ₹ 55,327 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Senior Cost Accountant ₹ 50,688
Intermediate Level Senior Cost Accountant ₹ 50,957
Senior Level Senior Cost Accountant ₹ 51,494
Specialist Level Senior Cost Accountant ₹ 53,464
Expert Level Senior Cost Accountant ₹ 54,512
₹ 50,688 0 yr
₹ 50,957 < 2 yrs
₹ 51,494 2-4 yrs
₹ 53,464 5-8 yrs
₹ 54,512 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 96%
Intermediate Level 96%
Senior Level 96%
Specialist Level 96%
Expert Level 96%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in India for Senior Cost Accountant?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for Senior Cost Accountant are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is ₹ 13,45,140 per year, while Kanpur offers ₹ 11,59,295, and Jaipur pays around ₹ 11,27,063 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Cost Accountant III makes less than a Senior Cost Accountant. A Cost Accountant III earns an average annual salary of ₹ 12,24,674. And a Senior Cost Accountant earns an average annual salary of ₹ 12,41,200.

Job Title Salary Range in INR
Cost Accountant III
₹ 8,98,544
₹ 15,33,782
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

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