HR salary in India is very lucrative and comes with a lot of non-monetary benefits and other perquisites. Nearly all big and small companies need to hire an HR professional. So, the career in human resource can bring in lot of financial rewards.
Quick Facts of HR Salary
- As per the annual HR salary survey report, 2011, conducted by a well known HR consulting and outsourcing company (HRhelpdesk.in) on an average there has been a 12% increment in the gross fixed CTC for the HR practitioners.
- The maximum increment of 24% is given by the ITES, while the other major industries offered an increment of 12%. The lowest increment is seen to be offered by the hospitality sector, which is 3%.
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Top HR Companies in India
Some of the top HR companies in India offering the highest salary range are –
- Ernst & Young Private Limited
- ABC Consultants Private Limited
- Advanced Consultancy Services
- Manpower from India
- Datamatics Staffing Services
- Exclusive Search Recruitment Consultants
- Focus Management Consultants Private Limited
- Ma Foi Management Consultants Limited
- Strategic Career Networks Private Limited
- Dalal Consultants and Engineers Limited
- Shella Consultants, Mumbai
- Oil and Gas Recruitment
- International Manpower Resources
- Mantech Management
- International Manpower Resources
- Keerat Exports
- RK Resourcing Private Limited
- JCG Associates
- Phoenix HRD Services
- Vinay K. Gupta and Company
- CFI Group of Services
- HR Axis India
- Venus International
- The Questors
- Business Leaders Directors (HR Consultancy Services)
- Media Matters
- Cosmos Enterprise
- Careertrack Incorporates
- Adnan Enterprises
- Jobs Flash
- Raj International Consultants
- Millicon Consultant Engineers Private Limited
- SHALOM HR Solution
- Flow Consultants Private Limited
- K.S. Madhavan & Associates
- Esource Global HR
- Venus International
- ABC International Placement Services
- United Consultants
- Horizon HR Solution Private Limited
- Advanced Corporate Services
- Mercer Human Resource Consulting
- Placewell Consultants
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Qualtech Consultants
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Popular Job Designations for HR Employees
The most popular job designations for a HR employee are –
- HR Assistants / Clerks
- HR Executive / Officer
- HR Manager
- Training Manager
- Training Executive
- Assistant Sales Manager
Salary Range for HR Employees in Top Companies of India
| HSBC | |
| Designation | Salary Range |
| HR Manager | Rs 5,18,000 – Rs 10,59,029 per year |
| XYZ Company | |
| HR Manager | Rs 2,91,751 – Rs 6,00,000 per year |
| Accenture | |
| HR Manager | Rs 7,74,194 – Rs 21,81,500 per year |
| HCL Technologies Ltd. | |
| HR Manager | Rs 4,00,000 – Rs 7,25,000 per year |
| IBM | |
| HR Manager | Rs 2,22,000 – Rs 8,05,000 per year |
| Capegemini | |
| HR Consultant | Rs 1,79,032 – Rs 4,20,000 per year |
| Wipro Technologies Ltd. | |
| HR Generalist | Rs 1,53,291 – Rs 4,32,380 per year |
| Infosys Limited | |
| HR Generalist | Rs 2,03,752 – Rs 3,05,209 per year |
| Tata Consultancy Services, Ltd. | |
| HR Generalist | Rs 3,48,000 – Rs 8,25,000 per year |
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Median Salary for HR Personnel as per Designation and Industries
| Designation | Type of Industry | Median Salary (per year) |
| HR (Generalist) | Engineering Services | Rs 1,13,467 – Rs 7,76,002 |
| Information Technology Sectors | Rs 1,12,039 – Rs 6,61,173 | |
| Manufacturing and Distribution | Rs 1,14,075 – Rs 6,80,917 | |
| Construction | Rs 1,13,467 – Rs 7,76,002 | |
| General Manager | Rs 1,14,584 – Rs 7,24,315 | |
| Financial Services | Rs 1,17,963 – Rs 6,97,388 | |
| HR Consultant | Staffing / Recruiting | Rs 95,233 – Rs 6,29,934 |
| Information Technology Sectors | Rs 1,19,485 – Rs 9,48,137 | |
| Management Consulting | Rs 1,26,854 – Rs 11,60,100 | |
| Human Resource Consultancy Service | Rs 1,21,737 – Rs 10,34,872 | |
| Consultancy | Rs 1,20,191 – Rs 10,82,325 | |
| HR Manager | Financial Services | Rs 2,70,044 – Rs 13,25,357 |
| Information Technology Sectors | Rs 2,45,237 – Rs 11,69,212 | |
| Manufacturing and Distribution | Rs 2,66,546 – Rs 13,35,827 | |
| Logistics | Rs 2,53,970 – Rs 11,78,013 | |
| Engineering Services | Rs 2,64,026 – Rs 12,61,459 | |
| Financial Services | Rs 1,17,963 – Rs 6,97,388 |
Highest Salaries offered to HR Employees in India (as per City)
- Bangalore, Karnataka
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Pune, Maharashtra
- Chandigarh, Chandigarh
- Surat, Gujarat
- Gurgaon, Haryana
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Vadodara (Baroda), Gujarat
- Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Cochin (Kochi), Kerala
- Noida, Uttar Pradesh
- Kolkata, West Bengal
Highest Salaries offered to HR Employees in India (as per State)
- Maharashtra
- Karnataka
- Tamil Nadu
- Delhi
- Andhra Pradesh
- Gujarat
- West Bengal
Growth Opportunity for HR Career
There are ample growth opportunities for a Human Resource employee. Most MNCs and well known companies in India recruit HR managers or executives. Even small startups or business houses also need human resource personnel. A fresher can get employment in such a startup and after acquiring enough experience, knowledge and skills, can get employment in giant companies and climb up the career ladder.
Academic Certifications required for a profession in HR
For pursuing a career as a Human Resource personnel, one needs to have a business management / administration diploma (MBA) from a recognized institute. One can go for an MBA degree after completion of graduation from any stream. The minimum percentage needed in the graduation is 50% (in aggregate). One needs to qualify in the MBA entrance exams (CAT/MAT), which is followed by group discussion and personal interview. Some institutes also conduct their own admission tests. After completion of MBA, most candidates get placements in different well known companies or industries through campus placements.
Last Updated: 23/10/2012
