AI Skills Lead Salary Growth in India Amid Decline in Traditional Tech Pay
Artificial intelligence (AI) skills in India have driven the highest salary growth, with a 12% year-on-year increase and a compounded 23% rise between 2024 and 2026, according to foundit Insights Tracker. AI professionals earn significantly more than those in traditional IT roles, with senior salaries reaching up to Rs 89.24 lakh annually. Cybersecurity offers the highest pay ceiling at Rs 97.81 lakh. Meanwhile, pay in legacy tech sectors like computer hardware and e-commerce has declined or stagnated. Some industry voices highlight networking as increasingly crucial for career advancement amid AI's rise.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (55/100). Lens Score 36/100.
Outlets measured: businessstandard, ndtv. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment ranged widely across outlets — from 28/100 to 65/100 — a sign the coverage itself was contested, not just reported.
Coverage timeline
ndtv broke this story on 2 Sept, 07:36 am. Other outlets followed.
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