Overview

• Automotive and engineering design are forecast to lead with 10.2% increases, followed by NBFCs near 10%, GCCs at about 9.9% and life sciences at roughly 9.8%.
• Technology consulting is projected at about 8.1%, while technology platform and product firms are seen near 9.3%, underscoring a clear gap across tech segments.
• Increases by role are tightly clustered, with junior management around 9.5%, middle management roughly 8.9% and senior management about 8.5%.
• Voluntary attrition has eased to 17.1% in 2025 from 17.7% in 2024, extending the decline from the 21.4% peak recorded in 2022.
• The survey draws on data from more than 1,060 companies across 45 industries, and Aon says employers are taking a more strategic approach to compensation and talent investment.