AI Drives Early Salary Hikes: Indian Freshers See 15-30% Raises
Loading more articles...
AI Reshapes India's Job Market: Freshers See 15-30% Early Raises with AI Skills
S
Storyboard•24-03-2026, 10:03
AI Reshapes India's Job Market: Freshers See 15-30% Early Raises with AI Skills
•India's white-collar workplaces are rapidly evolving due to generative AI, impacting fresh graduates entering the job market.
•The grace period for new hires is shrinking; companies now prioritize measurable outcomes and effective use of technology over effort or potential.
•AI-skilled freshers can expect 4-5% higher compensation than non-AI-skilled peers, with AI becoming a baseline expectation.
•Appraisals for entry-level workers are increasingly tied to early contribution and job readiness, with reduced tolerance for long learning curves.
•Entry-level employees with strong applied skills are seeing 15-30% appraisals within the first few years, especially in high-demand sectors like IT and digital commerce.
