CA salary in government and PSUs
Public sector units and government bodies hire CAs for finance, audit and accounts roles. In this model a metro role pays about ₹12.2 L in Year 1 (₹10.3 to 14.0 L).
Government and PSU roles sit a little below private industry here, and usually offer more stability. The typical Year-5 figure is ₹18.3 L.
Illustrative estimate, data as of 2026-09. Many inputs are still being verified. See the methodology.
Typical income: government and PSUs
Year 1, typical
₹12.2 L
Range ₹10.3 to 14.0 L
Year 5, typical
₹18.3 L
Range ₹14.6 to 26.5 L
Gross annual pay in nominal rupees. Assumes: Job in industry, corporate finance and FP&A, a metro city, qualifying at 24 in the first attempt, mid-size firm articleship, no extra qualifications.
Income over 15 years
The x-axis is years after qualifying. Values are in the table below.
| After qualifying | Conservative | Typical | Strong |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 age 24 | ₹10.3 L | ₹12.2 L | ₹14.0 L |
| Year 3 age 26 | ₹12.5 L | ₹15.2 L | ₹21.3 L |
| Year 5 age 28 | ₹14.6 L | ₹18.3 L | ₹26.5 L |
| Year 10 age 33 | ₹20.5 L | ₹26.7 L | ₹40.0 L |
| Year 15 age 38 | ₹27.5 L | ₹36.6 L | ₹56.8 L |
What moves this number
Each change is measured on its own against the figures above, by the change in typical Year-5 income.
- Switch function from Corporate finance and FP&A to Investment banking and M&A: +₹7.0 L in Year 5
- Work in the Gulf (gross pay, before living costs and tax): +₹5.5 L in Year 5
- Move from Government and PSU to Technology and SaaS: +₹4.1 L in Year 5
- Move from Government and PSU to Consulting: +₹3.0 L in Year 5
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What is the salary of a CA in a PSU?
About ₹12.2 L in Year 1 and ₹18.3 L by Year 5 in this model. Actual PSU pay follows set scales and allowances.
Do PSUs pay CAs less than private companies?
Cash pay is slightly lower in this model. Benefits and job security are not included.
How do CAs get into PSUs?
Mostly through PSU recruitment notices for finance officers and managers, which often list CA as a qualification.
Are these real salary offers?
No. They are illustrative ranges from a model built on published campus-placement figures and salary surveys. Many inputs are still being verified, so treat them as estimates, not offers or guarantees.
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These figures are illustrative ranges built from published campus-placement data and market salary surveys. They are not job offers or guarantees. Real pay varies with the firm, your negotiation, the job market and your own performance. Items marked 'estimated' are our assumptions and are still being verified.