Salaries in India are likely to rise by 9 per cent next year, on the back of resilient consumption, investment and policy support despite global economic growth uncertainties, a survey said on Tuesday.

The nine per cent projection for 2026 marks a slight increase from the actual 8.9 per cent salary growth observed in 2025, even as global economic growth slows, according to global professional services firm AON’s ‘Annual Salary Increase and Turnover Survey 2025-26 India.

Despite headwinds, India’s economy remained resilient, supported by strong domestic consumption, investments and policy measures, it noted.

The 30th edition of AON’s ‘Annual Salary Increase and Turnover Survey 2024-25 India is based on inputs from 1,060 organisations across 45 industries.

Further, its survey stated that

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