Surging Salaries, Lingering Inequalities: India's Workforce Landscape

India's blue- and grey-collar workforce experienced a 23% salary increase over two years, highlighting growing opportunities but persisting gender and industry inequalities. Non-metro cities led growth with a 14% rise. IT and Typist roles boomed, while some sectors, like labor and finance, faced declines.

In a remarkable upward trend, salaries for India's blue- and grey-collar workforce have surged by 23% in the past two years. The WorkIndia Salary Report 2025 highlights increased opportunities, albeit alongside ongoing gender pay gaps and sector-specific inequalities.

The report, based on data from nearly 200,000 job seekers, notes a significant variance in salary growth between male and female workers, with men experiencing a 9% rise compared to women's 6%. Notably, non-metro cities have outpaced metro cities with a 14% salary increase, while Education and IT sectors report the most substantial gains.

Although the IT industry emerged as a top winner with a 31% salary surge, sectors such as labor and finance struggled with substantial declines. As India's employment landscape evolves, the focus remains on addressing gender disparities and enhancing opportunities across various industries.

(With inputs from agencies.)