91% Microsoft India employees get 5% or lower hikes: Survey

A Blind survey of 2,178 India-based professionals found that 91% of Microsoft India respondents received salary hikes of 5% or less in 2026, compared to 45% last year. Only 5% received hikes above 10%, while 86% expressed dissatisfaction. The findings come amid Microsoft's voluntary buyout programme covering around 60,000 employees globally.