India's AI and Machine Learning salaries to rise to over ₹45 LPA in 2026, says analysis

AI and machine learning are expected to become some of the highest-paying jobs in Indian tech industry, according to industry analysis by TestLeaf. Senior professionals with over seven years' experience are seeing biggest jump. AI architects, senior data scientists or ML leads can earn anywhere between ₹20-₹45 LPA and sometimes even more if they handle large teams or critical projects.