Salaries in India are projected to increase by 9 per cent in 2026, as per Aon's Annual Salary Increase and Turnover Survey 2025-26. The report's 9 per cent projection for 2026 marks a slight increase from the actual 8.9 per cent salary growth observed in 2025, even as global economic growth slows.
Despite headwinds, India’s economy remains resilient, supported by strong domestic consumption, investments and policy measures, said Aon.
Salary increases are projected to vary across industries, with real estate/infrastructure and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) seeing the highest increases in 2026, as per the study. "Automotive/vehicle manufacturing, engineering design services, retail and life sciences are also expected to continue rolling out slightly higher salary increases compared to other sectors in 2026, reflecting continued investment in critical talent pools."
India’s growth story remains strong, supported by infrastructure investments and policy measures, said Roopank Chaudhary, partner and rewards consulting leader, Talent Solutions for India at Aon.
“Our survey shows that key sectors like real estate and NBFCs are leading the way in talent investment and businesses are taking a strategic approach to compensation to ensure sustainable growth and workforce stability, even amid global uncertainty.”
The study shows that overall attrition rates have declined to 17.1 per cent in 2025, down from 17.7 per cent in 2024 and 18.7 per cent in 2023. This gradual decline points to a more stable talent landscape, with organisations experiencing improved employee retention, the report said. As the workforce becomes more settled, companies are well-positioned to invest in targeted upskilling and development programs, ensuring they can build a resilient talent pipeline and prepare for future business needs, it added.
Recent tax reforms are transforming India’s business landscape by incentivising demand and enabling domestic consumption, especially for consumer goods and automotive sectors, stated Amit Kumar Otwani, associate partner, Talent Solutions for India at Aon. “Simpler compliance and rationalised tax rates are boosting efficiency. Companies that align their rewards strategies with these changes will be best positioned to attract top talent.”
Despite headwinds, India’s economy remains resilient, supported by strong domestic consumption, investments and policy measures, said Aon.
Salary increases are projected to vary across industries, with real estate/infrastructure and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) seeing the highest increases in 2026, as per the study. "Automotive/vehicle manufacturing, engineering design services, retail and life sciences are also expected to continue rolling out slightly higher salary increases compared to other sectors in 2026, reflecting continued investment in critical talent pools."
India’s growth story remains strong, supported by infrastructure investments and policy measures, said Roopank Chaudhary, partner and rewards consulting leader, Talent Solutions for India at Aon.
“Our survey shows that key sectors like real estate and NBFCs are leading the way in talent investment and businesses are taking a strategic approach to compensation to ensure sustainable growth and workforce stability, even amid global uncertainty.”
The study shows that overall attrition rates have declined to 17.1 per cent in 2025, down from 17.7 per cent in 2024 and 18.7 per cent in 2023. This gradual decline points to a more stable talent landscape, with organisations experiencing improved employee retention, the report said. As the workforce becomes more settled, companies are well-positioned to invest in targeted upskilling and development programs, ensuring they can build a resilient talent pipeline and prepare for future business needs, it added.
Recent tax reforms are transforming India’s business landscape by incentivising demand and enabling domestic consumption, especially for consumer goods and automotive sectors, stated Amit Kumar Otwani, associate partner, Talent Solutions for India at Aon. “Simpler compliance and rationalised tax rates are boosting efficiency. Companies that align their rewards strategies with these changes will be best positioned to attract top talent.”
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