Survey reveals 1 in 3 professionals receive title change with ≤5% salary hike
Summary
- A recent survey of Indian professionals shows that 32% received a new designation in the last two years without any pay rise.
- Another 28% got a title upgrade but the salary increment was less than 5% of their existing remuneration.
- The mismatch is more pronounced in sectors like IT, consulting, and financial services, where titles are often used as motivational tools.
- Respondents cited reasons such as benchmarking with peers, retention strategies, and internal restructuring for the nominal pay adjustments.
Key Facts
- · Survey sample size: 4,500 salaried professionals across 12 major Indian cities.
- · Timeframe considered: title changes between Jan 2022 and Dec 2023.
- · 32% got no salary increase; 28% got <5% raise.
- · Top sectors affected: Information Technology, Management Consulting, Banking & Finance.
- · Only 15% reported a salary hike of 10% or more alongside the new title.
Why it matters
Understanding the disparity between designation and remuneration helps gauge labour market dynamics, employee morale, and the effectiveness of HR practices, which are crucial for policymakers aiming to improve productivity and wage growth in the Indian economy.
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