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India's Tech Boom | Top Paying Cities for Tech Jobs in 2024 | Digital Skills Primer FY 2025 | News9



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India’s tech industry is booming, with a market value of $254 billion in FY 2024 and projections hitting $350 billion by 2026. Thanks to massive investments in AI, Machine Learning, and blockchain, cities across the country are becoming hotspots for lucrative tech roles. But here's the catch - there's a big gap in skills. Only 2.5% of Indian engineers are skilled in AI and just 5.5% have basic programming experience. To bridge this gap, 86% of businesses are reskilling their workforce.

So, which cities are offering the best paychecks for tech pros in 2024? Let’s take a look!

First, Bengaluru - Known as the 'Silicon Valley of India', Bengaluru tops the list with high salaries in software development, data science, and cybersecurity.

Second, Gurugram - With its surge in tech companies and startups, Gurugram offers great pay, especially in software engineering and product management.

Next, Hyderabad - This city is a major tech player, offering strong salaries in AI, Machine Learning and software engineering.

Then we have the National Capital Region, including Delhi and Noida, which is a diverse job market with competitive salaries in software development, digital marketing and data analytics.

As the financial capital of India, Mumbai also excels in tech salaries, particularly in fintech, cloud computing and enterprise software.

Next Chennai - Known for its IT services, the city offers attractive salaries in programming, system analysis and IT infrastructure.

Emerging as a tech hub, Pune provides competitive salaries for software development, IT consulting and product management.

Ahmedabad - With its entrepreneurial spirit, the city is becoming a key player in digital transformation and software development, offering competitive salaries.

Gaining recognition for tech opportunities, Kolkata is seeing growth in software engineering and IT support, with salaries on the rise.

And lastly, Kochi is making waves with its growing tech infrastructure and digital transformation focus, providing promising opportunities and competitive pay.

These cities are at the forefront of India's tech boom, offering not just high salaries but vibrant tech communities and major growth prospects. So, if you’re looking to elevate your tech career, keep these top-paying cities in mind as you plan your next move!

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