Annual HR Salary Survey 2013

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

Why This Report Matters

The Annual HR Salary Survey 2013, conducted by HRhelpdesk.in, is a comprehensive benchmarking study that captures the evolving compensation landscape for HR professionals across India. With data from 600 qualified companies, this report offers deep insights into salary trends, role-based benchmarks, and industry-wise comparisons.

As HR continues to evolve as a strategic function, understanding how HR professionals are compensated and structured across sectors is crucial. This report serves as a valuable resource for HR leaders, compensation analysts, and business heads aiming to align their people strategy with market realities.

Survey Overview

• Survey Period: September 1 – October 30, 2013
• Total Responses: 770 companies (600 qualified)
• Industries Covered: 20+ sectors including Financial Services, FMCG, IT, Manufacturing, 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 (2013–14):

• General Sector: Highest in Financial Services (16%), FMCG (14%)
• HR Practitioners: Highest in Heavy Engineering, Healthcare, Apparels, Infrastructure, Media (13%)
• Lowest Increase: Education (8%), Social Sector (7%)

Ownership Impact

• Salary trends were similar across Indian and multinational companies

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