TeamLease Services has released its Jobs and Salaries Primer Report for FY 23-24. The report analysed unified salaries across temporary and permanent hiring markets to offer valuable insights into trends across selected cities and industries.
For the job roles studied in the report, Bangalore continues to dominate as India’s top city for job opportunities and salary growth, leading to a 9.3 per cent year-on-year increase. This growth underlines the city’s long-standing reputation as a technology and business hub. The average monthly unified* salary in Bangalore stands at Rs. 29,500, making it the highest-paying city in the country. Following closely, Chennai and Delhi report strong salary growth of 7.5 per cent and 7.3 per cent, respectively, reflecting the competitive nature of these job markets. Chennai’s average monthly salary stands at Rs. 24,500, while in Delhi, it reaches Rs. 27,800. Mumbai and Ahmedabad also report steady salary increases, reinforcing their importance as key employment centers. Mumbai offers an average salary of Rs. 25,100, while Pune follows closely at Rs. 24,700, maintaining competitive pay levels. Across these cities, salary increments range from 4 to 10 per cent, with average monthly salaries between Rs. 21,300 and Rs. 29,500.
On the industry front, Retail has emerged as the top performer, with a remarkable 8.4 per cent salary growth. This trend is followed by Consumer Durables (5.2%) and BFSI (5.1%), both continuing to offer strong growth opportunities for professionals. On the other hand, sectors like Logistics, FMCG, Healthcare & Pharma, and Construction & Real Estate have shown more moderate increments, highlighting their steady demand for skilled professionals. The top-paying industries include Telecommunications (Rs. 29,200), Manufacturing, Engineering & Infrastructure (Rs. 28,200), Healthcare & Pharma (Rs. 27,600), and Construction & Real Estate (Rs. 27,000).
The report also sheds light on specific job roles with consistent salary growth over the past five years. The FMCG industry exhibits the highest growth, with Trainee Associate and Pilot Officer roles showing an impressive CAGR of 9.5 and 8 per cent, respectively. The BFSI industry follows suit, with HR Executives (7.9% CAGR) and Sales Managers (6.6% CAGR) experiencing significant long-term growth. For cities, roles such as Operations Executive in Hyderabad (8.1% CAGR), Back Office Executives in Ahmedabad (7.8% CAGR), Sales Manager in Pune (6.8% CAGR) and Data Coordinator in Delhi (6.6% CAGR), also illustrate strong growth, reflecting the widespread demand for skilled professionals across industries and cities.
Moreover, there is parity in salaries for permanent and temporary roles, particularly in sectors like Consumer Durables, Construction & Real Estate, and Agriculture & Agrochemicals. In these sectors, the salary variance is lower, with Consumer Durables showing a gap of just 6.3%, Construction & Real Estate at 7.8%, Agriculture & Agrochemicals at 7.9 per cent and Retail at 8.1 per cent.
Commenting on the report, Kartik Narayan, CEO-Staffing at TeamLease, said, “The report highlights a positive trajectory in India's job market, with significant salary growth across cities and industries. Bangalore’s 9.3% salary growth and Retail’s impressive 8.4% increase point to a growing demand for specialized skills that drive compensation trends. This isn’t just about incremental salary growth. It is more about a deeper transformation in the job market. The narrowing salary gap between permanent and temporary roles in sectors like Consumer Durables and Construction & Real Estate shows that companies are focused on talent equity and long-term retention. These trends highlight the growing importance of adaptability and expertise in shaping the future of work in India.”
As India’s job market continues to evolve, the Jobs and Salaries Primer Report for FY 23-24 showcases resilient demand for specialized skills, dynamic salary growth across roles, and a brighter future for professionals in sectors like BFSI, Consumer Durables, and FMCG.
