India, Oct. 7 -- Indian employees can expect a marginal increase in salary hike next year, a new survey has revealed. That, even as global wage growth moderates.

The average salary hike in India is seen at about 9% in 2026, as against 8.9% recorded in 2025, according to Aon's Annual Salary Increase & Turnover Survey 2025-26 released on Tuesday. At the same time, voluntary attrition rate has fallen to 17.1% from 17.7% in 2024, which allows companies some wiggle room to rebalance hiring and salary hikes in 2026.

"Our survey shows that key sectors like real estate and NBFCs are leading the way in talent investment.," Aon says in the survey. "Businesses are taking a strategic approach to compensation to ensure sustainable growth and workfor...