KPMG CA Sees Salary Leap from Rs 1.92 Lakh to Rs 57.8 Lakh
Chartered Accountant Reveals Salary Journey at KPMG
A chartered accountant has shared his 10-year salary growth at KPMG, highlighting the opportunities and challenges he faced during his career.
Early Years Anirudh Rapole began his career at KPMG in 2013 as a Staff Accountant during his Articleship, a compulsory training phase for aspiring chartered accountants. At the time, his annual salary stood at Rs 1.92 lakh. During his Articleship, Rapole's earnings grew consistently, reaching Rs 2.52 lakh in the second year and Rs 2.52 lakh in the third year.
| Year | Salary (Rs lakh) |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 1.92 |
| 2014 | 2.52 |
| 2015 | 2.52 |
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Career Advancement After completing his Articleship, Rapole achieved a significant career milestone by stepping into the role of Senior Associate in 2016. His yearly pay doubled to Rs 6.5 lakh. A few years later, Rapole secured another promotion at KPMG, becoming an Assistant Manager in 2018. He was paid Rs 13.5 lakh annually, apart from a bonus linked to performance.
| Year | Role | Salary (Rs lakh) |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Senior Associate | 6.5 |
| 2018 | Assistant Manager | 13.5 |
International Assignment In 2021, Rapole's move to KPMG Sweden marked a major jump in his earnings. Working as an Assistant Manager, he received an annual salary of Rs 46.30 lakh along with a bonus, which increased to Rs 57.80 lakh in 2022, excluding bonus payments.
| Year | Salary (Rs lakh) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 46.30 |
| 2022 | 57.80 |
Career Reflection Rapole urged internet users not to make direct comparisons between his earnings in India and Sweden, citing differences in the cost of living and purchasing power parity (PPP). He shared his salary journey to provide insight into his career progression and highlight the opportunities available to chartered accountants.
In 2024, Rapole moved to pursue an MBA at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad. He expressed his gratitude for the opportunities and challenges he faced during his career, noting that chartered accountancy has been a "real equaliser" that has helped him grow personally and professionally.
Rapole's story serves as an inspiration to aspiring chartered accountants, demonstrating the potential for career growth and development in the field.
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