Salary Increment in 2025: The report says that professionals who are experts in skills like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Cybersecurity and Data Privacy can get a huge increment this year.
The time of appraisal has come and everyone is wondering how much their salary will increase this time (Salary increase 2025)? Or should we say that the time now is such that every employee wants to know how much his salary is going to increase this year (Salary increment in India). Will there be a good increment in salary this time (Salary Hike 2025) or will there be a minor increase?
Meanwhile, a report has come out according to which this year can prove to be good for some industries and professionals with specialized skills.
Salary growth of 6-15%, but some roles can have up to 40% increment!
Michael Page’s 2025 Salary Guide report states that this year there can be a salary increment of 6% to 15% in the Indian corporate sector. But if you are in a profession with special skills or in a leadership role, then you can also get an increment of up to 30-40%.
Who will get the highest salary hike?
The report says that professionals who are experts in skills like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Cybersecurity and Data Privacy can get a big increment this year. At the same time, heads of the manufacturing sector, Chief Operating Officers (COO) and people in senior positions in Global Capability Centers (GCC) are also expected to get good salary growth.
How much increment in which industry?
The trend of salary hike will be different for each industry. There is a demand in the banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) sector, especially the demand for professionals in risk management, finance, compliance and technology will increase.
If you are expecting a promotion, the good news for you is that usually a promotion brings a salary growth of 20-30%. However, for roles requiring critical leadership and emerging skills, this increase can go up to 30-40%.
Global investments are increasing in India
Job opportunities are increasing in India as many global private equity, venture capital, real estate and infrastructure funds are expanding their operations. This is also increasing the importance of the Indian market in the global economy.
How to get more salary hike?
If you want a big increase in your salary, then you have to become an expert in a particular skill. Ankit Agarwal, Managing Director of Michael Page, says that “If you are a generalist and know a little bit about everything, then you will not get a very good hike. But if you have a specialized skill, then companies are ready to pay you good money.”
According to Ankit Aggarwal, if you want good salary growth and promotion, then you have to become an expert in a particular skill. The market is now giving more value to people who are very good in a particular field.
Now companies are adopting new strategies
Apart from this, now companies are adopting new strategies to retain their employees. This year many companies are adopting Agile Hiring and are also offering long-term incentives along with ESOPs (Employee Stock Ownership Plans). Companies are now offering clear promotion structure and competitive salary package to retain their talent.
Women are getting more opportunities
To promote Diversity and Inclusion, many companies are trying to increase the share of women in their workforce to 50% (Women in the Workplace 2025). For this, they are offering higher salaries and flexible work options for female employees.
What is the opinion of experts?
According to Nilay Khandelwal, Senior Managing Director, Michael Page, Singapore and India, “Companies that provide clear career growth and good salary package will be able to attract and retain top talent.”
Outlook of salary trends for this year (Salary trends 2025)
The average salary hike (Salary Hike Outlook) in 2025 will be 9%, but there will be a huge difference in it according to the industry and roles. If you want to increase your salary well, then become an expert in a particular skill and increase your value.
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