AI Development

AI-skilled professionals in India command up to 60% higher salaries

May 7, 2026 · High importance · markets

A new report indicates that professionals actively using and skilled in AI tools in India are receiving salary hikes 1.5–1.7 times higher than company averages, with premiums reaching up to 60%. This widening pay gap underscores the growing talent shortage and economic value of AI expertise in the Indian job market.

Date
May 7, 2026
Importance
High 4/5
Category
markets
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  1. 01 enterpriseai.economictimes.indiatimes.com