Archive · 8 Dec 2025
Investment Banking GCCs Offer Highest Salaries in BFSI
Investment banking global capability centres (GCCs) in India are paying the highest salaries in the banking and financial services industry (BFSI).
A new report by Careernet shows that these GCCs are offering better pay than retail and commercial banking, financial services, and insurance GCCs.
The report looked at the salaries of around 50,000 professionals in different roles and experience levels.
Data scientists and full-stack developers in investment banking earn the most, with salaries ranging from Rs 22.1 lakh to Rs 47.5 lakh per year.
Other roles like Scrum Master and Cybersecurity Specialist start with lower pay but see big increases as they gain experience.
The report says that as companies focus more on technology and data, these specialized roles will continue to be highly valued and well-paid.
Investment banking GCCs in India offer the highest salaries in the BFSI sector.
Data scientists in investment banking earn between Rs 22.1 lakh and Rs 46.9 lakh annually.
Full-stack developers in investment banking earn between Rs 20.7 lakh and Rs 47.5 lakh annually.
Cybersecurity specialists see steep salary increases at senior levels due to rising digital security needs.
The report analyzed nine core roles across four experience tiers from 3 to 16 years.
- Who
- Investment banking global capability centres (GCCs) in India
- What
- Offering the highest salaries across India's BFSI landscape
- When
- FY 2025–26
- Where
- India
- Why
- Due to digital transformation, fintech innovation, and regulatory shifts
- Highest Paying Sector
- Investment Banking GCCs
- Roles Analyzed
- 9 core roles
- Experience Tiers
- 3 to 16 years
- Data Scientist Salary Range (Investment Banking)
- Rs 22.1 lakh - Rs 46.9 lakh
- Full-Stack Developer Salary Range (Investment Banking)
- Rs 20.7 lakh - Rs 47.5 lakh
- Cybersecurity Specialist Salary Trend
- Steep increases at senior levels
- Report Author
- Careernet
- Report Title
- BFSI GCCs in India: Salary Benchmarks and Market Trends