Annual HR Salary Survey 2012

Published on: October 3, 2012
Culture

Benchmarking Compensation, Roles, and Trends for HR Professionals in India

Why This Report Matters

The Annual HR Salary Survey 2012, conducted by HRhelpdesk.in, is a comprehensive benchmarking study that captures the evolving compensation landscape for HR professionals across India. With data from 401 qualified companies, this report provides a granular view of salary trends, attrition rates, role-based benchmarks, and industry-wise comparisons.

As HR continues to gain strategic importance in organizations, understanding how HR professionals are rewarded, retained, and structured becomes essential. This report is a valuable resource for HR leaders, compensation analysts, and business heads seeking to align their people strategy with market realities.

Survey Overview

  • Survey Period: August 16 – September 30, 2012
  • Total Responses: 440 companies (401 qualified)
  • Industries Covered: 19 sectors including IT, Manufacturing, Retail, Healthcare, Real Estate, Education, and more
  • Designations Benchmarked: From Executive to Director and CXO levels
  • Company Types: Pvt Ltd (India & Overseas), Public Ltd, Partnerships, NGOs

Key Insights

Salary Trends

  • Average Salary Increase (2011–12): 12% across industries
  • Top Performing Sectors:
    • Electronics/Electrical: 17%
    • Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare: 14%
    • Consumer Products/Retail/FMCG: 13%
  • Lowest Increase: Media & Entertainment at 7%
  • Predicted Increase (2012–13): 13% average, with Electronics expected to lead again at 18%

Ownership Impact

  • Indian Pvt Ltd Companies offered the highest average increment at 13%
  • MNCs and NGOs showed lower increments, averaging 11%

Attrition

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Mandeep Singh