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💼 India’s HR Salary Benchmarking (2025)
HR salaries across industries and roles.
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📌 Introduction
Curious about what HR professionals across India are earning in 2025?
In this edition, we explore the latest salary trends for HR roles across industries, experience levels, and major cities. Whether you're just starting out as an HR intern, growing as a TA specialist, or aiming for a CHRO role—this guide offers valuable insights to help you understand where you stand.
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📊 HR Salaries in India – Snapshot by Industry
1️⃣ Information Technology (IT)
HR roles in the IT sector continue to attract competitive salaries, particularly in metros like Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and NCR. Specializations like TA, HRBP, and L&D see higher compensation due to increased demand.
Role | EXP | Pay (LPA) |
|---|---|---|
HR Executive | 0–2 yrs | ₹3 – ₹5.5 |
HR Generalist / HRBP | 2–5 yrs | ₹5 – ₹9 |
TA Specialist | 2–5 yrs | ₹4.5 – ₹8.5 |
HR Manager | 5–10 yrs | ₹9 – ₹15 |
Sr. HRBP / Lead – TA / C&B | 8–12 yrs | ₹15 – ₹25 |
HR Head / CHRO | 12+ yrs | ₹30 |
🔍 Insight: HRBPs and TA professionals with data or tech skills often command higher packages than generalists.
2️⃣ Pharma Sector
The Pharma sector, though traditionally slower in HR tech adoption, now shows stable salary progression, especially in city clusters like Mumbai, Bangalore, and Pune.
Role | EXP | Pay (LPA) |
|---|---|---|
HR Officer | 0–20 yrs | ₹2.5 – ₹5.0 |
HR Manager | 3–15 yrs | ₹4.3 – ₹25.8 |
Regional/Senior Roles | Varies | ₹6.5 – ₹27.8 |
📍 Top Paying Cities:
• Mumbai: ₹20.2L | Bangalore: ₹24L | Pune: ₹20L
🧠 Insight: Pharma companies emphasize compliance, L&D, and engagement, boosting HR’s strategic value.
3️⃣ L&D Roles Across Industries
L&D is booming in post-pandemic India as companies invest in reskilling. Tech, BFSI, and consulting are the highest-paying sectors.
Level | Role | Pay (LPA) |
|---|---|---|
Entry (0–2 yrs) | L&D Executive | ₹3.5 – ₹6 |
Mid (3–7 yrs) | L&D Specialist | ₹6 – ₹12 |
Senior (8–15 yrs) | L&D / OD Manager | ₹12 – ₹25 |
Leadership (15+ yrs) | VP / Head – L&D | ₹25 – ₹60+ |
🎯 Insight: Companies with robust L&D cultures report better retention and leadership pipelines.
🏠 Remote HR Salaries – India 2025
The shift to hybrid and remote work has blurred geographical salary limits. However, experience and domain expertise still dictate pay.
Role | EXP | Pay (LPA) |
|---|---|---|
HRBP | 2–12 yrs | ₹3.5 – ₹26 |
TA Specialist | 1–8 yrs | ₹2 – ₹10 |
HR Manager | 3–14 yrs | ₹5.3 – ₹33 |
TA Manager | Varies | ₹4.6 – ₹11 |
🌐 Insight: Remote roles may offer flexibility, but benefits, ESOPs, and performance-based bonuses now drive total compensation.
💡 Special Focus: HR Consulting
📈 Avg Salary: ₹6–15 LPA
💎 Senior/Niche Consultants: ₹20L+
✅ Hired by startups, SMEs, and corporates for:
• Recruitment design
• Compliance setup
• Culture revamps
• Performance frameworks
📌 Insight: As companies prioritize agility, freelance and fractional HR roles are gaining ground.
🧠 Mid to Leadership HR Salaries (All Industries)
Role | Pay (LPA) |
|---|---|
HR Manager | ₹12 – ₹22 |
TA Lead | ₹14 – ₹25 |
HRBP | ₹15 – ₹28 |
C&B Manager | ₹18 – ₹30 |
L&D Manager | ₹14 – ₹24 |
HR Director | ₹30 – ₹50 |
CHRO (India) | Avg ₹43.5L (Upto ₹1 Cr) |
CHRO (UAE) | ₹96L – ₹1.01 Cr. |
CHRO (Singapore) | ₹2.1 Cr avg. |
📌 Insight: Leadership pay is influenced by company size, team span, and international exposure.
👶 Intern & Entry-level Benchmarks
Role | Pay (LPA) |
|---|---|
HR Intern | ₹1.4 – ₹2.5 |
HR Executive | ₹2 – ₹3.5 |
Recruiters | ₹3 – ₹6 |
Govt HR Jobs | Avg ₹9.5 |
🎓 Insight: Early-career HR roles are more competitive than ever. Upskilling in analytics, employer branding, or tech HR can give candidates a sharp edge.
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🧾 Closing Thoughts
2025 is shaping up to be a defining year for HR in India. As talent wars heat up and remote work evolves, HR professionals are no longer cost centers—they are growth enablers.
Use this benchmark to:
✅ Reassess your compensation
✅ Advocate for better pay
✅ Make informed hiring decisions
✅ Pivot into high-growth HR domains
HR Jobs Hub Team
⚠️ Disclaimer
All salary data has been compiled from publicly available sources, job boards, compensation portals, and industry insights. Figures are indicative and may vary by company, location, and role complexity.
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