CA salary in treasury
Treasury CAs manage cash, funding, FX and investments. In this model a metro industry role pays about ₹14.2 L in Year 1 (₹12.0 to 16.3 L).
The typical Year-5 figure is ₹21.3 L. FRM and CFA both give extra uplift in treasury.
Illustrative estimate, data as of 2026-09. Many inputs are still being verified. See the methodology.
Typical income: Treasury
Year 1, typical
₹14.2 L
Range ₹12.0 to 16.3 L
Year 5, typical
₹21.3 L
Range ₹17.0 to 30.9 L
Gross annual pay in nominal rupees. Assumes: Job in industry, treasury, 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 | ₹12.0 L | ₹14.2 L | ₹16.3 L |
| Year 3 age 26 | ₹14.5 L | ₹17.7 L | ₹24.8 L |
| Year 5 age 28 | ₹17.0 L | ₹21.3 L | ₹30.9 L |
| Year 10 age 33 | ₹23.9 L | ₹31.1 L | ₹46.6 L |
| Year 15 age 38 | ₹32.0 L | ₹42.6 L | ₹66.1 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 Treasury to Investment banking and M&A: +₹6.8 L in Year 5
- Work in the Gulf (gross pay, before living costs and tax): +₹6.4 L in Year 5
- Add CFA: +₹2.1 L in Year 5
- Move from BFSI and banking to Technology and SaaS: +₹2.1 L in Year 5
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What is the salary of a CA in treasury?
About ₹14.2 L in Year 1 and ₹21.3 L by Year 5 in this model, for an industry role in a metro city.
Is FRM useful for treasury?
Yes. The model gives FRM its largest uplift in treasury.
Which industries hire treasury CAs?
Banks and financial services, large manufacturers and conglomerates, and well-funded start-ups.
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.