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Tech salaries are hit up to 40% as economic slowdown takes its toll

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In the wake of an unprecedented economic slowdown, the technology industry is experiencing a significant blow to its once-flourishing job market.

As companies struggle to adapt and survive in these challenging times, tech professionals are now facing substantial cuts to their salaries.

The economic downturn on tech salaries, shedding light on the challenges faced by professionals in this rapidly evolving sector.

One of the reasons, the pandemic has disrupted lives across all countries and communities and negatively affected global economic growth in 2020 beyond anything

The technology sector, which had previously enjoyed steady growth and high demand for skilled talent, is now grappling with an uncertain future. Companies have been forced to reassess their budgets and make tough decisions regarding cost-cutting measures.

ET report suggested the salary offered by India’s information technology professionals has been reduced by 30-40%.

Moreover, the report also suggested that there is currently a significant amount of skilled tech professionals available in the job market at reasonable salaries. The IT giants are actively recruiting some of these professionals for their portfolio companies. Additionally, many startups are taking advantage of the weakened state of global tech companies to hire a large number of experienced tech talent.

Factors Influencing Salary Cuts

Several factors contribute to these sharp salary reductions within the tech industry. Firstly, companies are experiencing decreased demand for their products or services due to weakened consumer spending power amid global financial uncertainty. Moreover, reduced funding opportunities and limited venture capital investments further exacerbate the financial strain on businesses.

Additionally, remote work arrangements have become commonplace during these times; however, this shift also impacts compensation structures. Remote work often comes with budgetary considerations such as reduced office space requirements or relocation expenses that were previously allocated towards employee salaries.

Upskilling in emerging technologies or diversifying expertise can open doors for new opportunities within different sectors that may be less impacted by current market conditions.

Additionally, India’s top IT companies including Infosys, Wipro, and HCLTech have delayed the salary hikes of their employees in 2023. Moreover, earlier Accenture will not hike salaries for Indian and Sri Lankan employees for fiscal year 2023. The company is also postponing promotions across senior management until June 2024.

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Sheenu Pradhan
Sheenu Pradhanhttps://sightsinplus.com/
Sheenu Pradhan, Editor Content, SightsIn Plus. She has over 8 years of experience in human resources. Prior to this, she has been associated with Wictor Chemicals India, Wipro, and Shakti Plas Industry.