Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities in India are witnessing faster salary growth compared to Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru, driven by a surge in regional industrial development.
A recent report projects overall salary growth in India to range between 8.6% and 10.2% for the FY26-27 period across various sectors.
The Manufacturing, Engineering, and Infrastructure (MEI) sector has recorded a notable 9.4% jump in compensation, signaling a shift in the national job market landscape.