New Delhi, July 4 -- ndeed's inaugural PayMap Survey reveals a significant shift in India's salary landscape. Cities like Hyderabad, Chennai, and Ahmedabad are emerging as the new hotspots for career-driven compensation growth, outperforming legacy economic hubs. While employees across the country have seen an average salary increase of nearly 15% in the past year, the most promising growth stories are playing out beyond the traditional economic centres.

The survey is based on responses from 1,311 employers and 2,531 employees, aimed to understand evolving salary benchmarks, sectoral trends, and worker sentiment in a post-pandemic economy. Chennai leads the entry-level salary chart, with freshers (0-2 years) earning Rs.30,100 per month a...