Salaries across India are expected to see a 9% rise in 2026 despite global economic growth uncertainties. A newly released survey by Aon noted that the economy had remained resilient despite headwinds — supported by strong domestic consumption, investments and policy measures.

According to the Annual Salary Increase and Turnover Survey 2024-25 released by Aon, the salary increases are projected to vary across industries in the coming year. Real estate or infrastructure (10.9%) and non-banking financial companies (10%) will likely see the highest increases. The report made use of inputs from 1,060 organisations across 45 industries to outline its predictions.

The automotive or vehicle manufacturing is expected to witness 9.6 per cent salary growth, followed by engineering design service

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