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India Salary Growth Projected at 9.1 Percent in 2026-27 Despite Global Risks
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News18•14-10-2026, 15:30
India Salary Growth Projected at 9.1 Percent in 2026-27 Despite Global Risks
- •Salaries in India are projected to grow by 9.1 per cent in 2026-27, driven by sectors like NBFC, energy, real estate, and infrastructure.
- •Non-banking financial companies are expected to lead salary growth at 10.1 per cent, followed by energy at 9.9 per cent.
- •Overall employee attrition rose to 18 per cent in 2026, up from 16.2 per cent in the previous year, indicating strong competition for talent.
- •Employers are offering about 10 per cent higher pay premiums for specialized roles in AI, machine learning, and data science.
- •The adoption of AI productivity tools surged to 56 per cent, with around 60 per cent of employers prioritizing employee upskilling.
Key Questions Answered
Salaries in India are projected to experience a resilient growth rate of 9.1 per cent in 2026-27, driven largely by sectors like NBFC, energy, real estate, and infrastructure despite global trade risks.
Non-banking financial companies are projected to lead salary growth at 10.1 per cent in 2027, followed closely by the energy sector at 9.9 per cent and real estate and infrastructure at 9.8 per cent.
Overall employee attrition in India rose to 18 per cent in 2026, increasing from 16.2 per cent in 2025 and 17.1 per cent in 2024, indicating strong ongoing competition for talent.
