New Delhi, Oct. 14 -- How much of a pay hike are you expecting in 2027? India Inc. is projecting a 9.1% salary increase, with some sectors likely to offer bigger raises. Here's what Aon's Annual Salary Increase and Turnover Survey for India 2026-27, released on October 14, reveals

The 33rd edition of the survey analysed data from more than 1,200 organisations across 45 industries.

The projected salary increase of 9.1% for 2027 is broadly stable compared with the actual 9% increase in 2026, reflecting continued resilience in compensation budgets despite geopolitical uncertainty and global trade risks, the report said.

However, salary increase projections vary by industry. For example, Non-banking financial companies are projected to lea...