Chartered Accountant (CA) Salary
Get country-wise salary estimates for Chartered Accountants (CA/ACA/CPA) across all experience levels.
About Chartered Accountant (CA)
The CA qualification from ICAI is India's premier finance credential, recognised globally through MoUs with ICAEW, CPA Australia, and AICPA.
CA professionals work in audit, taxation, financial reporting, advisory, and corporate finance across all industries.
In India, CAs earn a 30–50% salary premium over non-CA finance peers; Big 4 freshers start at ₹7–9 LPA.
Senior CAs and partners at Big 4 and top industry roles earn ₹50–200 LPA including bonuses and firm profit shares.
Key Skills
Top Hiring Countries
| Country | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | ₹5–200 LPA (fresher to partner) |
| 🇺🇸 USA | $40–320K (CPA equivalent) |
| 🇬🇧 UK | £35–260K (ACA) |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | C$48–340K |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | S$50–368K |
| 🇦🇪 UAE | AED 140K–1.1M |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | A$55–388K |
FAQs
Chartered Accountant (CA) Salary — Career Guide & Salary Data
The Chartered Accountant qualification from ICAI is the premier finance credential in India, with 3.5 lakh members across audit, taxation, advisory, and corporate finance. CA fresher salaries range from ₹5–9 LPA, with Big 4 firms paying ₹7–9 LPA for new article graduates.
Senior CAs with 10+ years of experience in industry roles earn ₹40–70 LPA. Partners at Big 4 and top mid-tier firms earn ₹80–200 LPA including firm profit shares and bonuses. Internationally, CAs with ICAEW/CPA recognition earn $70,000–$180,000 in USA, UK, Canada, and Australia.
The CA qualification opens doors across all industries — BFSI, manufacturing, FMCG, technology, and infrastructure. India's ICAI-qualified CAs are among the world's largest body of finance professionals, with significant demand both domestically and internationally.