India's Tech Sector Poised for 20% Job Growth in 2025, with AI Roles Surging 75%

India's Tech Jobs See 20% Growth in 2025, AI Roles Surge 75

Freshers in frontend development saw salaries dip by ₹1.5 LPA, while those with over six years of experience saw an increase of about ₹4 LPA. India's tech sector is set to witness a 20% growth in jobs this year, driven by a 75% surge in demand for roles in AI, cybersecurity, and cloud computing, as per a report by Instahyre, an advanced AI-powered hiring platform. The report, titled 'Instahyre Tech Salary Index 2025', highlighted key shifts in hiring trends, salary patterns, and the growing importance of specialised skills. The report foresees that nearly 40% of the workforce will require upskilling to remain competitive in the evolving job market. The findings reveal that the gig economy and remote work continue influencing the market, contributing to 10% of the projected growth. The report also noted that DevOps professionals remain in high demand, with AWS-related salaries rising by nearly 10% across all experience levels. However, professionals with early-career salaries face pressure, while experienced talent sees steady pay rises. "The findings from the Instahyre Tech Salary Index 2025 indicate a clear evolution in India's tech hiring landscape. As organisations adapt to the changing demand for skills and embrace newer hiring strategies, professionals who invest in upskilling and specialisation will remain at the forefront of career growth," Sarbojit Mallick, co-founder at Instahyre, said in a statement. The report outlines a noticeable salary gap across experience levels. Freshers in frontend development (0-5 years of experience) saw salaries dip by ₹1.5 LPA, while those with over six years of experience saw an increase of about ₹4 LPA. A similar trend emerged in data science, machine learning, and NLP, where fresher salaries dropped from ₹8.4 LPA to ₹6.3 LPA over the past year, while experienced mobile development professionals gained ₹5 LPA. In backend development, Python leads as the highest-paying skill, with salaries doubling every five years. Java developers also saw significant growth, with salaries jumping from ₹4.74 LPA for freshers to ₹23.42 LPA for those with over 10 years of experience. Meanwhile, salaries across security roles have seen steady growth, with network security professionals with over 10 years of experience earning up to ₹30.53 LPA, reflecting the growing emphasis on cybersecurity. While Bengaluru remains India's top tech hub, accounting for 35% of the workforce, followed by Delhi-NCR and Hyderabad at 20%, the report points to the rise of Tier-2 cities like Chandigarh, Jaipur, and Indore. These emerging hubs are drawing talent beyond traditional metro areas, supported by the flexibility of remote work. The report signals a shift toward skill-based hiring, with deep tech and AI expertise now being prioritised over traditional diversity hiring goals. This shift is driven by the rising influence of digital economies, cybersecurity, and space technology startups. The product sector is expected to see a fresher hiring rebound, with 1.5 to 2 million fresh graduates equipped with new-age tech skills expected to enter the workforce in 2025. However, early-career professionals may face lower starting salaries, while experienced talent continues to benefit from higher compensation.With over 10,000 companies, including Google, Amazon, Flipkart, Microsoft,Uber, Walmart, and Swiggy, relying on Instahyre's AI-powered hiring platform, companies are streamlining recruitment through advanced filters and automated reminders to improve hiring efficiency.

ITeS jobs in India to grow by 20% in 2025: Report

India's ITeS sector is set for substantial growth in 2025 with a 20% job increase, driven by AI, cybersecurity, and cloud computing roles surging by 75%. Upskilling will be vital for nearly 40% of workers. Bangalore leads in tech talent, while Tier-2 cities like Chandigarh grow. Skill-based hiring will surpass diversity goals.India's ITeS (Information Technology and Enabled Services) sector is poised for significant expansion in 2025, with job opportunities projected to surge by 20 per cent, according to a report. The "Instahyre Tech Salary Index 2025" indicated shifting salary dynamics across different experience levels and domains. Instahyre, an AI-based hiring platform, drew insights from over 42,000 anonymised candidate profiles and more than 11,000 recruiter-candidate interactions. "Roles in AI, cybersecurity, and cloud computing are expected to witness a remarkable 75 per cent surge, driven by the rising adoption of emerging technologies. The gig economy and remote work models are also playing a crucial role in shaping the sector's growth, contributing to an estimated 10 per cent growth. However, as technology advances, nearly 40 per cent of the workforce will require upskilling to stay competitive in an evolving job market," it said. The report highlighted shifts in salaries across various experience levels and domains. While DevOps professionals, particularly those with AWS expertise, are seeing salary increases of nearly 10 per cent across all experience levels, frontend developers with 0-5 years of experience have experienced a salary decline of approximately 1.5 LPA (lakhs per annum). Conversely, experienced frontend professionals (6-plus years) have seen a rise of nearly 4 LPA. Similar trends are observed in mobile development and data science, with early-career salaries facing downward pressure. Python remains the highest-paying backend skill, with salaries nearly doubling every five years of experience. Java has also shown substantial growth, with salaries increasing fivefold from fresher levels to professionals with over ten years of experience. Bangalore remains the top talent hotspot, accounting for 35 per cent of India's tech workforce, followed by Delhi-NCR and Hyderabad (both at 20 per cent), Pune (15 per cent), and Chennai (10 per cent). However, remote working options are enabling professionals to relocate to non-metro regions, expanding the talent pool for companies, particularly for AI-driven roles. Tier-2 cities like Chandigarh, Jaipur, and Indore are emerging as attractive tech hubs, drawing talent beyond traditional metropolitan areas. Cybersecurity and space technology startups are expected to drive hiring in digital economies, emphasizing the increasing demand for specialized skill sets. Skill-based hiring is also likely to take precedence over diversity hiring goals as companies prioritize deep tech and AI expertise. "As organisations adapt to the changing demand for skills and embrace newer hiring strategies, professionals who invest in upskilling and specialization will remain at the forefront of career growth," said Sarbojit Mallick, Co-founder of Instahyre.