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BANGALORE, December 26, 2025
Infosys Dangles ₹21 Lakh Pay Package, Signaling a New Era in Tech Hiring
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The Indian IT giant is raising the bar for entry-level salaries, but landing that lucrative offer will require a specialized skillset.
- Infosys is now offering up to ₹21 lakh annually for freshers in specialized roles-the highest in the Indian IT sector.
- Standard fresher roles still fall in the ₹3.5-7 lakh range, creating a significant pay gap.
- The move underscores a broader industry trend: a growing demand for talent skilled in AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity.
- Infosys plans to hire 20,000 graduates through a 2025 off-campus recruitment drive.
Infosys has announced a record-breaking entry-level salary of up to ₹21 lakh per annum for new hires in specialized technology positions, immediately establishing a new high-water mark for starting pay in India’s competitive IT industry. The announcement, initially reported by moneycontrol and later confirmed by a Financial Express report on December 26, 2025, came with a statement from Infosys Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) Shaji mathew, who explicitly stated the company is offering the ₹21 lakh package for select, specialized roles.
While the ₹21 lakh figure grabs headlines, it’s crucial to understand that this top-tier salary isn’t universal. Infosys offers a tiered system: standard fresher roles command salaries between ₹3.5-7 lakh per annum. The highest package is reserved for Specialist Programmer (SP-L3) positions,which demand top-tier coding skills and a focus on artificial intelligence. Digital Specialist Engineer (DSE) roles, geared toward those with digital-first skills, offer a salary range of ₹9-12 lakh per annum.
Who is Eligible?
To be considered for these roles, candidates must hold a Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Bachelor of technology (BTech), Master of Engineering (ME), Master of Technology (MTech), Master of Computer Applications (MCA), or an integrated MSc degree in computer science, information technology, or select circuit branches like Electronics and Dialogue Engineering (ECE).
A Strategic Move in a Competitive Landscape
Infosys’s aggressive move is a clear attempt to attract top talent and position itself against competitors like
