
More Indian Women Foraying into High-Demand Tech Roles finds new TeamLease Report
By: WE staff | Friday, 11 April 2025
- India's technology industry is growing rapidly, opening up even more opportunities for specialized professionals
- Increasing numbers of women are taking up high-demand jobs, which make a major contribution to the sector
As India's technology industry has been expanding with a fast-moving pace, a growing number of women are making their entry in high-demand areas and contributing with a significant input, as seen in a TeamLease Digital report published on Thursday. Women are increasingly making a steady rise in top positions across both tech and business sectors, especially in industries that provide rewarding salaries and tremendous scope for development.
As per the report, women fresh graduates to senior professionals are steadily rising in the ranks in high-in-demand professions such as data science, product management, cloud engineering, cyber security, and project management.
Not only do these jobs provide high financial returns, but they also enable women to establish stable, long-term careers in the new digital economy. Product management is one of the highest options, with beginners earning as much as $26,600 per year, and seasoned experts making as much as $192,800. Data science is another top option, where middle-level specialists can earn as much as $21,700, while senior data scientists can earn as much as $180,700.
In cloud engineering, newbies can make as much as $16,900, while experienced cloud architects can make as much as $120,500. Project Management Office (PMO) positions are attracting more women too, with beginners making as much as $18,100 and senior experts making as much as $96,400.
Cyber security is fast becoming a popular career choice among women, with beginning salaries up to $14,500 and reaching as much as $108,400 for those with long years of experience. These professions provide not only financial independence but also open doors for women to become leaders and shape the future of the digital sector.