According to the Indian Salary Guide 2025 by Recruitment Consultant Michael Page, others usually get a salary increment of 15-25% when they are promoted, and receive a hike of 20-25% when they participate in a new job.
“Talents with new emerging skillsets in areas such as AI, ML, and cybersecurity are quickly tracked in their careers in terms of title and responsibility,” said Anshul Lodha, managing director at Michael Page India. I did. “Companies are advertising faster (and) better (and) paying better.”
Companies have built clear boundaries in how to look at talent despite the Indian job market showing resilience in recent months, with the current quarter looking better than their corresponding quarter in 2024 Lodha said.
According to a report by Michael Page, annual salary increases in India generally vary from 6% to 15%, depending on industry, role criticism and niche skills, as shared only with ET. The median hike is about 8-9%, but the role and performer of Runoff the Mill is about 6-7%. Regarding critical/new/emerging roles, he said hiking will rise to 10-15%.
The organization is also increasingly offering employee equity ownership plans (eSOPS) and long-term incentives. Especially for senior roles, there are long-term cash incentives for critical leadership in earning profits and responsible for setting up/scaling the company. The 2025 payroll guide includes financial services, healthcare, and We anticipate continuous growth in sectors such as infrastructure, manufacturing, real estate, technology, and more. As automation and digital transformation adoption accelerates across the industry, we are seeing areas such as AI, cybersecurity, data privacy, and cloud computing. There is a demand for specialized skills.
The banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) sector is in demand, particularly experts across multiple sectors of risk management, finance, compliance and technology. Despite playing a technology and emerging role, there are many takers in cloud computing, full stack development and cybersecurity skills, and IoT, 5G, and quantum computing are creating new opportunities.
The manufacturing sector has grown significantly, particularly in electric vehicles, semiconductors and renewable energy.
In terms of real estate, high-tech hubs such as Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Pune promote the employment of commercial real estate for their project, design and engineering roles. Warehouses, data centers and communal living spaces are increasing the demand for investment, asset management and strategy experts. Active recruitment spans the roles of land acquisition, construction, business development, leasing, and ESG.
The country’s healthcare sector is also expanding, driving demand for pharmaceutical services, biotechnology and MedTech talent. Global pharmaceutical companies have founded GCCS to boost opportunities for R&D, technology and niche ultra-specialized products.
Domestic companies expanding their internal teams and MNCs are expanding their MNCs, which rely on secondments and interim roles. privacy.
In the procurement and supply chain space, the digitalization of supply chains by businesses is driving the demand for experts skilled in advanced supply chain management and digital procurement tools. According to Michael Page’s 2025 Salary Guide, global multinationals are diversifying their vendor base, increasing demand for global sourcing and sourcing professionals in India.
Talent scenario
Compared to early 2024, more opportunities across the sector have been the top in 2025, especially in financial services, manufacturing and technology in decision-making, combined with clear growth paths and competitive reward packages. It is important to securing and retaining talent. Financial services, healthcare, infrastructure, manufacturing, and more.
Source: India Salary Guide 2025 Michael Page India
