Payday winners: India's salary hikes projected at 8.6%-10.2%; who gets the most?
The year’s deadlines, late nights and endless to-do lists all lead to one prized moment — appraisal season. The big question: who gets the biggest slice of the payday pie?
Salary hikes may not be hitting double digits across the board next year, but for professionals in electric vehicles, fintech, healthcare and engineering, the pay outlook looks brighter than most. A new TeamLease Jobs and Salaries Primer report projects salary increments of 8.6% to 10.2% across industries in FY26-27, with fast-growing sectors and technical roles expected to stay ahead of the curve.

Salary hikes may not be hitting double digits across the board next year, but for professionals in electric vehicles, fintech, healthcare and engineering, the pay outlook looks brighter than most. A new TeamLease Jobs and Salaries Primer report projects salary increments of 8.6% to 10.2% across industries in FY26-27, with fast-growing sectors and technical roles expected to stay ahead of the curve.
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