EV and EV Infrastructure Salary Trends for FY 2025-26: 9 Big Insights You Can’t Miss
The EV & EV Infrastructure industry is charging ahead with a robust 11.3 percent expected salary growth in FY 2025-26. This positions the sector as one of the top performers nationwide, signaling investor confidence, rapid infrastructure rollout, and strong hiring momentum.
September 30, 2025. By News Bureau
Industry Salary Growth Hits 11.3 Percent — Among the Highest in India
Engineering Steers the Biggest Hikes — Up to 12.6 Percent
- Electrical Design Engineer: 12.4 percent
- Mechanical Design Engineer: 12.1 percent
- Quality Control Inspector: 11.9 percent
The surge is powered by green-tech adoption, rapid EV infrastructure expansion, and demand for highly skilled design talent.
Sales & Marketing Maintain Strong Momentum (11.7 Percent)
With the EV market booming, Sales Executives are in demand — though their average increment sits at 10.3 percent. The functional area overall still posts an impressive 11.7 percent growth, fuelled by aggressive go-to-market strategies and expanding distribution networks.
Blue-Collar Roles Hold Steady at 8.4 Percent
Assembly Line Operators receive 8.8 percent increments, reflecting steady demand but also a mature hiring landscape where productivity gains are prioritised over salary leaps.
Finance Functions Show Modest Growth (8.2 Percent)
Accounts and Finance Executives are projected to see 8.5 percent hikes. This conservative rise is linked to cost optimisation measures and process automation, even as the sector scales.
HR & Admin Inch Up with 9.2 Percent Growth
Customer Service & Back Office See Balanced Gains
- Field Service Technicians: 9.9 percent
- Customer Support Specialists: 9.5 percent
- Back Office Associates: 8.8 percent
- EV Charger Installation Technicians: 8.5 percent
The figures highlight a balance between customer experience investments and operational efficiency.
Bengaluru and Pune Lead City-Wise Salary Growth
The top five cities for EV salary hikes in FY 2025-26 are:
- Bengaluru: 13.2 percent
- Pune: 13.1 percent
- Mumbai: 12.7 percent
- Chennai: 12.5 percent
- Hyderabad: 12.1 percent
Bengaluru and Pune’s lead is driven by strong EV R&D clusters, battery technology innovation, startup-led OEM expansion, and robust talent ecosystems.
Ports and Infrastructure Give Mumbai & Chennai a Competitive Edge
Mumbai and Chennai’s salary growth is bolstered by port-proximate EV supply chains and charger infrastructure projects, enabling faster production cycles and logistics advantages.
Reflecting on the findings, Balasubramanian A, Senior Vice President, TeamLease Services, said, “The EV and EV Infrastructure industry is poised for 11.3 percent salary growth, it is at the forefront of India’s clean mobility transition, and the talent market is responding with strong salary growth. What stands out is the sector’s ability to blend cutting-edge technology with traditional manufacturing strengths, making it one of the most future-ready industries for both businesses and professionals.”
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