“This growth trajectory is now translating into significant salary increases for employees, especially for specialised skills which are commanding higher premiums than ever before,” he added.
According to the report, AI/ML engineer salaries are set to jump from Rs 18–60 LPA in 2025 to Rs 40 L–1.5 Cr+ by 2030. Also, tier-1 hubs like Bengaluru and Hyderabad will see niche AI and cybersecurity roles surpassing Rs 2 crore annually, it added.
Aditya Narayan Mishra of CIEL HR added that while Software Engineers still dominate job openings in GCCs (31%), the combined share of Data Engineers/Analysts/Scientists (21%) and Product Roles (12%) reveal a significant shift. Together, these emerging roles account for 33% of job openings, surpassing traditional software engineering roles.
Despite the strong momentum, Sachin Alug says gender-based disparities still require attention, with women earning approximately 75–85% of male salaries on average, a gap which further widens at senior positions, reflecting the limited representation in leadership roles.
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