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Chartered Accountant Salary in Nepal (CA Pay 2026)
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Chartered Accountant (CA) salary in Nepal is NPR 80,000-400,000/month. Big 4 affiliate pay, partnership income and CA journey.
Minimum
NPR 80,000
Average
NPR 1,60,000
Maximum
NPR 4,00,000
NPR 80,000NPR 4,00,000
Typical monthly salary range month in Nepal, 2026.
Median
NPR 1,40,000
Demand
Very High
Outlook
Very Strong
Sector
Both
Salary by experience level
Entry
NPR 80,000
per month
Mid
NPR 1,60,000
per month
Senior
NPR 4,00,000
per month
Education
Bachelor's + CA (ICAN)
Qualification
CA qualified; ICAN membership
Working hours
9-6; year-end intense
Experience required
3+ post qualification
Top locations
Kathmandu primarily; major cities
Top employers
Big 4 affiliates (PwC, KPMG, EY, Deloitte affiliates); Top audit firms (BRS, PKF); Banks; Corporates
Key skills
- •Audit
- •Tax
- •Financial reporting
- •IFRS/NFRS
- •Compliance
- •Advisory
Perks & benefits
- •Partnership equity
- •Audit fees
- •Consultancy
Tax bracket: 20-36% slab
How to become a Chartered Accountant (CA)
Complete +2; clear CA Foundation; clear CA Intermediate; 3-year articleship; pass CA Final; ICAN membership.
Certifications: ICAN CA membership
How to earn more
Specialize in tax or audit; partnership at firm; CFO role at corporate.
Career growth path
Senior CA -> Partner -> CFO -> Industry CEO
Pros
- ✓Top finance respect
- ✓High pay
- ✓Independent practice
Cons
- ×Tough exam (low pass rate)
- ×Long articleship
- ×Stress
Frequently asked questions
How much does a CA earn in Nepal?+
Freshly qualified CAs earn NPR 80,000-150,000/month; senior CAs and partners earn NPR 300,000-500,000+/month.
How to become CA in Nepal?+
Clear CA Foundation, Intermediate and Final exams from ICAN; complete 3-year articleship; obtain ICAN membership.
Is CA in demand in Nepal?+
Yes, CAs are in very high demand across banks, audit firms, corporates and the government sector in Nepal.
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