HIGHEST PAID JOBS IN IT SECTOR IN 2025

 


The technological landscape continues to grow and introduce more new challenges this year. With the rapid growth of big data, AI, cloud, tech companies everywhere are demanding highly skilled IT professionals. Now, organisations of all sizes are indeed paying a lump sum to those who are capable to bridge the rising tech skill gap with their further education certifications and work experience. Wouldn’t you want to know the highest paid IT jobs in India?

1. AI/ML Architect 

Applying various research methodologies, they develop Machine Learning models and are responsible to choose the latest technology frameworks to offer the best solutions to clients. 

Salary Trend for AI Architect in 2022-23

According to AmbitionBox, Artificial Intelligence Architect salary in companies like TCS ranged between ₹ 22.5 Lakhs to ₹ 28.8 Lakhs.



Salary Trend for AI Architect in 2024-25

In this year and next, current AmbitionBox data shows Artificial Intelligence Architect salary all over India ranges between ₹ 13.5 Lakhs to ₹ 65 Lakhs. The annual average is INR 36.8 Lakhs. 



2. Data Scientist

Data scientists are still the most popular and well-paid IT professionals in 2024. Though not the top most anymore, like in between 2021-23, it still sits among the top 5 highest paid IT jobs.

With strong programming skills and the all-inclusive training to interpret complex data, Data Scientists help businesses create the best customer experience. Currently, it is among the highest paid IT jobs in India.

Salary Trend for Data Scientist in 2022-23

According to AmbitionBox, Data Scientist salary in India ranged between ₹ 4.4 Lakhs to ₹ 24.5 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹ 10.5 Lakhs. 


Salary Trend for Data Scientists in 2024-25

In 2024, a Data Scientist can make between ₹ 3.8 Lakhs and ₹ 28.0 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹ 14.6 Lakhs.





3.Machine Learning Engineer

To automate predictive models and solve the modern-day business challenges, ML engineers research, build and design AI systems that are fully capable to run on their own. 

Machine Learning remains a go-to IT career choice in this century and specialisations within it are expected to grow more.

Salary Trend for Machine Learning Engineer in 2022-23

According to AmbitionBox, Machine Learning Engineer salary in India ranged between ₹ 3.2 Lakhs to ₹ 22.0 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹ 7.2 Lakhs. 


Salary Trend for Machine Learning Engineer in 2024-25

Machine Learning Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹ 3.0 Lakhs to ₹ 23.0 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹ 10.5 Lakhs. 



4.Full Stack Developer

Full stack developer is among the highest paying jobs in India. But there is still a scarcity of these IT professionals in the field of web development. Now companies need fully equipped full stack developers who can utilise newer cloud platform vendors such as Google and container technologies like Kubernetes along with other AI-related innovations. 

Salary Trend for Full Stack Developer in 2022-23

According to AmbitionBox, Full Stack Developer salary in India ranged between ₹ 2.4 Lakhs to ₹ 18.7 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹ 6.5 Lakhs. 




Salary Trend for Full Stack Developer in 2024-25

Full Stack Developer salary in India ranges between ₹ 1.8 Lakhs to ₹ 16 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹ 6.5 Lakhs.





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