India's GCC Sector To See 9.8% Salary Growth In Next Year, Says Report. Check Sector-Wise Details

The report also highlighted that GCCs are recognised as top payers in Hyderabad (19 per cent) and Mumbai (19 per cent), particularly in IT Software and Consulting and Banking/Financial Services

The robust salary growth is evident across junior and mid-level roles, states the report

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Global capability Centers (GCCs) in India are set to experience a 9.8 per cent salary growth over the next year as businesses adapt to changing talent needs and address ongoing macroeconomic challenges, according to a report released on Wednesday. The report, titled ‘India's Talent Takeoff - The GCC 4.0 Story’ by digital talent solutions provider NLB Services, highlights that GCCs in India are emerging as the highest payers, surpassing traditional IT services in both pay scales and growth expectations.

"With India hosting over 55 per cent of the world's GCCs and projected to reach a market size of USD 110 billion by 2030, these centres have become critical nodes for organisations seeking agility, cost efficiency, and access to a vast talent pool. This growth trajectory is now translating into significant salary increases for employees, especially for specialised skills which are commanding higher premiums than ever before," said Sachin Alug, CEO of NLB Services.

However, he noted that despite the strong progress, gender-based disparities remain a concern. On average, women earn about 75-85 per cent of what their male counterparts make, and this gap becomes even more pronounced in senior positions, highlighting the underrepresentation of women in leadership roles.

"In Financial Services, we're witnessing a transitional shift, with roles like Risk Analysts, Compliance Associates, Senior Risk Managers, FRM Leads, Heads of Compliance, and Global Finance Directors, commanding salaries in the range of over Rs 6-90 LPA. Specialised skills in Risk and FRM are also yielding a 25' 40 per cent salary premium over traditional roles, underscoring the sector's focus on talent retention and leadership. Demand for finance domain expertise is also expanding beyond core sectors, creating new opportunities," he added.

The report is derived from insights gathered from 207 GCC decision-makers across six key cities and covering 10 different sectors.

Sector-Wise Data

The report also highlighted that GCCs are recognised as top payers in Hyderabad (19 per cent) and Mumbai (19 per cent), particularly in IT Software and Consulting (22 per cent) and Banking/Financial Services (18 per cent). In Delhi/NCR (21 per cent) and Bengaluru (24 per cent), salary competitiveness remains strong, with significant parity in sectors such as Telecom and Internet Services (12 per cent), the report noted.

The robust salary growth is evident across junior and mid-level roles, driven by demand in fields like AI, ML, Cloud Computing, and Cybersecurity. However, senior roles are expected to see more modest increases as organizations focus on cost efficiency in leadership, the report stated.

Looking ahead, the GCC sector in India is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9-12 per cent through 2030, with salaries expected to increase significantly, according to the report.