Prime Highlights:
Accenture announces salary increases of 3%–13% for staff at Associate Manager level and above—the initial increase in 2.5 years.
50,000 promotions globally confirmed as of June 2025, including 15,000 employees in India.
Key Facts:
Pay increases come after a 2.5-year freeze on pay rises.
Promotions cover approximately 6% of Accenture’s global employees, the first new talent investment in years.
Key Background :
Accenture has declared a long overdue 3% to 13% salary hike for employees at Associate Manager and above grade, the first in two and a half years. The move follows a phase of forced cost restraint imposed upon it due to slowing down of consulting activity globally and overall economic volatility. These hikes are effective from the subsequent compensation cycle and extend to a broad array of positions across geographies.
This follows a high-profile promotion cycle in June 2025. The firm is set to promote close to 50,000 workers globally, of which roughly 15,000 are from its Indian operations—where it has close to 300,000 of its 801,000 employees. These are intended to boost the morale of the staff and to further the company’s focus on merit-based recognition and career progression.
Accenture had taken a few cautious steps in the previous two years against an unfavourable business environment. In 2023, Accenture did not offer blanket salary hikes and delayed promotions in India and Sri Lanka on cost-containment grounds. Even promoting to managing director roles was delayed until mid-2024. Only legally required or business-critical changes at the moment were allowed.
The current move is a shift in strategy, a declaration of gradual recovery and restored belief in long-term expansion. While overall market demand remains cooled, the promotions and wage increases are a sign of Accenture’s willingness to retain talent and pay employees in uncertain times for their efforts. It is also an affirmation of the continued emphasis of the company on organic expansion, professional growth, and competitive compensation strategies even in the midst of shifting macroeconomic challenges.
