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Accountant Salary in Nepal (Pay 2026)

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Accountant salary in Nepal is NPR 22,000-120,000/month. Pay at banks, corporates and how to grow toward CA or CFO.

Minimum
NPR 22,000
Average
NPR 42,000
Maximum
NPR 1,20,000
NPR 22,000NPR 1,20,000

Typical monthly salary range month in Nepal, 2026.

Median
NPR 38,000
Demand
High
Outlook
Stable
Sector
Both

Salary by experience level

Entry
NPR 22,000
per month
Mid
NPR 42,000
per month
Senior
NPR 1,20,000
per month
Education
Bachelor's in Management/BBS/BBA
Qualification
Bachelor's; Tally; FACT; IRIS knowledge
Working hours
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM; year-end longer
Experience required
0-2
Top locations
Across Nepal
Top employers
Banks; Corporates; Audit firms; SMEs; NGOs; Cooperatives

Key skills

  • Bookkeeping
  • Tally
  • VAT/PAN compliance
  • Income Tax Act
  • Excel
  • Financial statements

Perks & benefits

  • Festival bonus
  • Dashain
  • PF
Tax bracket: 1-30% slab

How to become a Accountant

Complete BBS/BBA; learn Tally and Nepali accounting software; apply to firms, banks or businesses.

Certifications: Tally certification; CA/ACCA path

How to earn more

Pursue CA, ACCA, CMA; specialize in tax; become Chief Accountant or move to corporate finance.

Career growth path

Senior Accountant -> Chief Accountant -> Finance Manager -> CFO

Pros

  • Stable demand
  • Every business needs one
  • Career path to CA

Cons

  • ×Year-end pressure
  • ×Repetitive entries

Frequently asked questions

What is accountant salary in Nepal?+

Junior accountants earn NPR 22,000-35,000/month; senior accountants and finance managers earn NPR 80,000-120,000/month.

How to become an accountant in Nepal?+

Complete BBS or BBA, learn Tally and Nepali accounting software, gain experience and consider CA/ACCA for higher growth.

Is accountant a good career in Nepal?+

Yes, accounting offers stable demand, clear career progression to CA/CFO and decent pay at senior levels.

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