Blue-collar pay surges in India as gender gap remains stubborn in salary reports

Drivers and delivery workers are outpacing entry-level office pay

India’s labor market is showing a shift as blue-collar roles—especially delivery and driver jobs—see faster salary growth than some entry-level white-collar positions. Manufacturing pay also rises, while metro jobs generally offer higher pay than smaller cities. The IT sector remains a baseline leader, yet the gender pay gap continues to persist despite the overall increases.