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Indeed’s PayMap Survey: Emerging Cities Are India’s New Salary Hotspots

This survey, drawing on 1,311 employer and 2,531 employee responses, explores post-pandemic salary trends, sector changes, and worker sentiment.

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03 Jul 2025 15:57 IST

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Indeed’s inaugural PayMap Survey reveals a significant shift in India’s salary landscape. Cities like Hyderabad, Chennai, and Ahmedabad are emerging as the new hotspots for career-driven compensation growth, outperforming legacy economic hubs. While employees across the country have seen an average salary increase of nearly 15% in the past year, the most promising growth stories are playing out beyond the traditional economic centres.

The survey is based on responses from 1,311 employers and 2,531 employees, aimed to understand evolving salary benchmarks, sectoral trends, and worker sentiment in a post-pandemic economy. Chennai leads the entry-level salary chart, with freshers (0–2 years) earning ₹30,100 per month across sectors. Hyderabad, on the other hand, offers the highest mid or senior-level salaries, with professionals earning up to ₹69,700 per month at the 5 to 8 years of experience mark. 

Sashi Kumar, Head of Sales at Indeed India, said, “The salary dynamics are shifting, and employees are increasingly prioritising cities where compensation aligns with both cost of living and career potential. Our data shows that growth is no longer confined to just the biggest metros, opportunity is becoming more distributed.”

Cities

Salaries [INR]

0-2 Years

2-5 Years

5-8 Years

Ahmedabad

27,300

46,200

69,000

Bengaluru

28,400

46,000

67,100

Chandigarh

26,300

45,500

68,400

Chennai

30,100

46,600

66,400

Delhi

26,300

43,600

64,400

Hyderabad

28,500

47,200

69,700

The survey also indicates that 69% of employees feel their income doesn’t keep pace with the cost of living in their city. This disparity is most pronounced in high-expense metros such as Delhi (96%), Mumbai (95%), Pune (94%), and Bangalore (93%). Meanwhile, cities like Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, and Kolkata are perceived as more affordable, offering relatively better financial breathing room. The rising cost of urban life isn’t the only deterrent — 69% of employees now express reluctance to relocate, citing not just monetary challenges but also the emotional and practical demands of moving. 

Changing Face of Pay: High-Growth Roles and Rewarding Sectors

At a sector level, IT/ITeS continues to dominate the salary landscape across all experience levels, driven by the ongoing demand for digital and AI-led roles. The other two sectors showcasing strong salary figures are manufacturing and telecom, from entry level to senior levels, with salaries ranging from ₹28,100 to ₹28,300 for freshers to ₹67,700 to ₹68,200 for 5-8 years of experience. 

 

Sectors

Salaries [INR]

0-2 Years

2-5 Years

5-8 Years

Automobile

27,000

44,400

65,200

BFSI

27,300

44,900

65,900

Construction & Real Estate

26,000

42,600

62,600

Consumer Durables

26,200

43,100

63,300

E-commerce

27,700

45,600

66,900

Healthcare & Pharma

27,400

44,900

66,000

IT/ITeS

28,600

46,900

68,900

Logistics

27,600

45,300

66,500

Manufacturing

28,300

46,400

68,200

Media & Entertainment

26,700

43,900

64,500

Telecommunications

28,100

46,100

67,700

Freshers across job roles, varying from Software Development to HR engineers, earn an average salary between ₹25,000 to ₹30,500. Roles in Product & Project Management across sectors offer the highest pay across experience levels, with mid to senior professionals (5-8 years) earning up to ₹85,500 per month. UI/UX professionals are now on par with traditional tech roles like software developers, earning ₹65,000 at senior levels. 

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