Top 10 highest paying skills in India’s GCC talent market

Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India are rapidly moving from back-office support to specialised centres for global technology development. This growth has directly translated into premium salaries for professionals with niche, emerging technology skills, according to recent findings from TeamLease Digital.

The analysis of average salaries for fiscal year 2025-26 across 0-8 years of experience shows GCCs prioritise skills related to intelligence, automation, and security, with compensation reflecting the business value these roles deliver.

Highest-paid tech skills

Generative AI Engineering leads the salary chart. GCCs are accelerating the integration of AI across core products and services. Roles such as GenAI Engineers and Natural Language Processing (NLP) Specialists focused on automation, content generation, and personalisation, are making the fastest-rising and most lucrative skill set.

The data confirms that the GCC sector prioritises skill over general experience. Compensation for these specialised roles shows a direct link to expertise, with premium packages reserved for those who can deliver cutting-edge capabilities in areas like intelligence and automation.