According to a report by TeamLease Services, salary increments across various industries for the financial year 2026-27 (FY27) are expected to range between 8.6% and 10.2%, a decline from the previous year's 6.2% to 11.3% range. The electric vehicles (EV) sector remains the highest-paying industry, with a projected salary growth of 10.2%, though this is lower than the 11.3% recorded in FY26. Other sectors like consumer durables and non-banking financial companies are also experiencing slowdowns, with expected increments of 9% and 8.9%, respectively. Notably, educational services are anticipated to see a significant increase to 9%, up from 6.2% last year. Engineering and IT roles are expected to attract the highest salary hikes at 9.9% and 9.8%. Chennai is projected to lead among cities with a 9.7% salary growth, followed closely by Pune and Hyderabad at 9.6% each. The report highlights a growing differentiation in salary trends, influenced by sector-specific growth and specialized skills, as non-metro cities become increasingly competitive in the talent economy.