India IT Sector Salary Hikes 2025: Modest Increases amid Economic Challenges and AI Demand
Introduction
Salary increments in India’s $250 billion IT services industry are set to remain moderate in fiscal year 2025, as firms grapple with global economic headwinds, evolving skill requirements, and the rising adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). Experts anticipate average salary hikes in the range of 4-8.5 per cent, marking a shift towards more cautious compensation strategies. “The outlook for salary hikes this year is quite cautious,” PTI quoted Krishna Vij, Vice President at TeamLease Digital. “Industry players are looking at increments in the 4 per cent to 8.5 per cent range, which is lower than what we’ve seen in …