Indian IT CEOs' pay surged 160% in five years, reaching nearly ₹84 crore, while entry-level salaries increased only 4%. This disparity highlights income inequality despite a sector-wide job reduction of nearly 64,000 in FY24. Experts attribute the gap to the industry's pyramid model and global CXO benchmarks. Companies offer accelerated career paths and onsite opportunities to address employee concerns, but the wage gap persists.
