Highest paying tech roles in Pune include Cybersecurity and Data Science with INR 14.8 LPA salary
Pune, 28th November 2024: An analysis by TeamLease Digital sheds light on the evolving dynamics of entry-level job roles across key functional areas in GCCs (Global Capability Centers), IT Products & Services, and Non-Tech sectors for FY2024-25. The data not only highlights the demand for fresh talent but also outlines the salaries expected to be offered, providing a glimpse into how the financial year will shape up for the burgeoning workforce in India.
TeamLease Digital’s findings highlights the emerging roles across three leading sectors of GCCs, IT products and services and the non tech sectors. Among the most sought-after tech roles in Pune, Cyber Security, Data Science, Data Engineers lead the way, offering impressive salary packages of INR 14.8LPA, INR 14.8LPA, and INR 8.8 LPA, respectively. Additionally, roles in DevOps, Software Development, Data Analytics and Cloud Computing commands competitive salaries ranging from INR 8.7 LPA to INR 7.3 LPA.
Salaries and Functional Domains: The Year Ahead
TeamLease Digital reveals that the Software Development and Engineering domain, which focuses on coding, designing, and maintaining software applications, is poised to offer lucrative opportunities. Entry-level positions in this domain are expected to see an average salary of INR 9.37 LPA in GCCs, followed by INR 6.23 LPA in IT Products & Services, and INR 6 LPA in Non-Tech sectors by the end of FY2024-25.
In Cybersecurity and Network Administration domain, a critical field ensuring IT infrastructure protection, GCCs are expected to lead with an average salary of INR 9.57 LPA showcasing the critical need for expertise in identifying vulnerabilities and mitigating risk exposure, while IT Products & Services may offer INR 6.83 LPA, and Non-Tech sectors INR 5.17 LPA.
The Data Management and Analytics domain, which includes collecting, storing and analyzing data to support decision-making, is projected to see average salaries of INR 8.73 LPA in GCCs, INR 7.07 LPA in IT Products & Services, and INR 6.37 LPA in Non-Tech sectors, in FY2024-25. The domain of Cloud Solutions and Enterprise Applications Management, focusing on scalability and cost-efficiency through cloud platforms and ERP systems, is set to offer entry-level salaries of INR 7.67 LPA in GCCs, INR 6.07 LPA in IT Products & Services, and INR 6.53 LPA in Non-Tech sectors.
Top In-Demand Job Roles and Sector Insights
For FY2024-25, GCCs are prioritizing roles such as Penetration Tester, Data Scientist, Full Stack Developer, Software Developer, and Customer Success Specialist, with salaries ranging from INR 11.8 LPA to INR 8.8 LPA. The IT Products & Services sector is seeking Big Data Developers, IT Auditors, RPA Business Analysts, Cloud Security Engineers, and IoT Engineers, offering salaries between INR 9.7 LPA and INR 6.9 LPA. Non-Tech sectors are focusing on roles like Data Engineer, SAP ABAP Consultant, Cloud Support Engineer, Cybersecurity Analyst, and Automation Engineer, with salaries between INR 9.4 LPA and INR 6 LPA.
Elaborating on the state of entry-level tech roles across industries, Munira Loliwala, VP-Strategy and Growth, TeamLease Digital, said, “India’s entry-level job market is witnessing dynamic changes, as highlighted by our data for FY2024-25. Global Capability Centers are expected to lead the charge, offering premium salaries, particularly in roles like Penetration Testing and Data Science, with average packages reaching INR 11.8 LPA. This can be attributed to the rapid expansion of GCCs in India employing more than 1.66 million people and their need to maintain global standards. Functional domains like Cybersecurity and Data Analytics are witnessing heightened demand across industries, creating ample opportunities for entry-level talent. As organizations across GCCs, IT, and Non-Tech sectors evolve their talent acquisition strategies, entry-level candidates stand to gain immensely by equipping themselves with hybrid skills that align with industry requirements.”
GCCs continue to offer premium salaries for entry-level tech job roles, driven by their adherence to global standards, demand for specialized skills, and intense competition. Non-Tech sectors, while growing in their tech hiring, offer comparatively lower salaries due to a perceived gap in practical and industry-specific skills among entry-level candidates. The IT sector falls in the middle, balancing demand and compensation effectively.
