Nearly 71% of Indian Employees Unhappy with Salaries as 81% Plan Hikes Amid Rising Living Costs, Survey Shows
मुख्य बातें
- •Only 29% of Indian employees are satisfied with their salaries, while 81% plan to request hikes in the next 12 months.
- •Cost of living is the second-biggest work-related concern in India for 2026, after job insecurity due to technology.
- •Millennials (90%) are the most likely to seek raises, while 68% of Indian employees expect hikes above 10%, compared to 37% globally.
- •Gen X workers have the highest salary expectations (76% for raises above 10%), while mid-career professionals value meaningful work as much as pay.
A recent survey by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has highlighted widespread dissatisfaction among Indian employees regarding their salaries, with only 29% expressing satisfaction with their current pay. The findings underscore growing financial pressures as rising living costs continue to erode household budgets even before the month ends. The report, which assesses work-related concerns globally and in India, identifies the cost of living as the second-biggest concern for Indian employees in 2026, surpassed only by fears of job displacement due to technological advancements.
