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Indian Employers Project 6.2–11.3% Pay Hikes With Role Peaks of 13.8%

Employers are prioritizing incentive-driven engagement to secure certified talent in a tightening labour market

EVs, Retail, and Consumer Durables to Lead India’s Salary Hikes in FY26 | Image: ANI
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Overview

  • The Jobs and Salaries Primer 2025-26 report, based on data from 1,308 businesses across 23 industries and 20 cities, forecasts average salary increases of 6.2–11.3% for FY26
  • Electric vehicle and EV infrastructure roles lead with sector-wide hikes of 11.3%, followed by consumer durables and retail at 10.7% and NBFCs at 10.4%
  • Quality control inspectors in Pune and electrical design engineers in Mumbai could see earnings jump by up to 13.8%
  • Pune, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Gurugram are set to outpace the national average with pay rises above 10%
  • Organisations are reshaping workforce strategies by emphasising certification programmes and incentive-led retention measures