Tech Professionals Discuss Salary Disparities and Career Growth Challenges in India
A Hyderabad-based software engineer, Kriti Rohilla, shared how a conversation with her former Goldman Sachs manager revealed that her lower salary compared to IIT peers was due to her initial pay being based on her Tier 3 college background and limited experience. Separately, a software professional described a rapid salary increase from Rs 6 lakh to Rs 23 lakh within a year after switching jobs twice, highlighting the accompanying anxiety and challenges adapting to a complex AI startup environment.