Companies Project 9.1% Salary Increase by 2026, Driven by Skills-Based Compensation Strategies: Report
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Firms Plan 9.1% Pay Hike in 2026 Amid Skills-Focused Shift: Report
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News18•23-02-2026, 20:45
Firms Plan 9.1% Pay Hike in 2026 Amid Skills-Focused Shift: Report
•India Inc. projects an average salary hike of 9.1% in 2026, driven by skills-led compensation strategies.
•Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are expected to lead with 10.4% increments, followed by financial services (10%) and e-commerce (9.9%).
•Attrition is stabilizing, declining to 16.4% in 2025, with over 80% of exits being voluntary and opportunity-driven.
•Compensation models are shifting from role-based to skills-based, with 45-50% of organizations adopting skill-based pay frameworks.
•Emerging tech roles like AI and machine learning can command up to a 40% skill-based premium; CEO compensation in Nifty 200 companies reached Rs 7-9 crore in 2025.
