Infosys Boosts Fresher Pay: Up to Rs 21 Lakh for Specialised Tech Roles

• Infosys has significantly increased entry-level salaries for freshers, offering up to Rs 21 lakh per annum for specialised technology roles.
• This new compensation structure makes it the highest entry-level pay among Indian IT firms, surpassing peers like TCS, HCLTech, and Wipro.
• The roles include Specialist Programmer (L1-L3) and Digital Specialist Engineer, targeting 2025 engineering and computer science graduates.
• The move aims to strengthen Infosys's AI-first capabilities and attract digitally native talent with deep expertise.
• Infosys has already hired 12,000 freshers in H1FY26 and plans to reach a target of 20,000 for the year, alongside a net headcount addition.

Why It Matters: Infosys sets a new benchmark for fresher salaries in Indian IT, offering up to Rs 21 lakh for specialised roles.