2026 Salary Hikes: Which Sectors Will See the Biggest Appraisals?

• Average salary hike in India for 2026 estimated at 9-9.5%, according to Mercer, Aon, and TeamLease reports.
• Automobile, Manufacturing, and High-tech sectors could see 9.3-9.5% increases, with Oil & Gas exceeding 10%.
• New energy and electric vehicle-related sectors also anticipate significant hikes.
• Roles in AI, Data Science, Cyber Security, and Cloud Technology may get 15-35% raises due to high demand.
• Traditional sectors like IT services, consumer goods, and real estate expect 7-10% increases.