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The MBA HR salary for freshers in India typically lies in the range of Rs. 4 to 10 lakh per annum. The MBA in HR management salary might be more for a candidate having prior experience in a similar role through a job or internship. The candidates should be aware of the MBA HRM salary and future growth before deciding to opt for the Human Resource specialization. The HR salary after an MBA can be significantly higher. Some of the best companies for MBA HR in India are TATA, EY, KPMG, Infosys, Wipro, Amazon, HDFC and many more.
This article serves as a comprehensive guide to MBA HR salary and scope, especially for fresher candidates wanting to know about MBA HR jobs and salaries.
The average MBA HR salary across different industries along with a few recruiting companies are mentioned in the table given below.
Industry | Recruiting Companies | MBA HR Salary in India (INR) |
Manufacturing |
| 6 to 15 LPA |
Consulting Firms |
| 8 to 20 LPA |
IT and Technology |
| 7 to 15 LPA |
Banking and Financial Services |
| 8 to 18 LPA |
Startups and E-commerce |
| 6 to 12 LPA |
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Now, the average salary of MBA HR freshers in India will vary as per a few important factors. The MBA HR salary is affected by these factors to a large extent. The factors influencing MBA HR salary are discussed below.
Industry: The type of industry plays a vital role in determining the MBA HR salary. Industries like finance, consulting, and IT offer a higher starting salary.
Job Role: The particular job role for which a candidate is hired decides what would be the salary package for it. A senior HR role would be paid more than a junior HR.
Individual Performance: The performance of a candidate in the interview or selection rounds decides the MBA HR salary they would be getting upon getting selected for the applied role.
Job Market: The underlying job market is crucial for the MBA HR salary. A highly demanding job market would enable candidates with high salary packages and vice versa.
Geographical Location: Often the job location is in tier 1 or metro cities like Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Delhi NCR offer a bigger salary as compared to tier 2 or 3 cities for the same role.
Reputation of the Institute: Candidates from highly reputed institutes like IIMs tend to get paid much higher salaries than other MBA marketing candidates.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, an MBA in HR can be pursued without appearing for any of the MBA entrance exams. Interested candidates can directly apply to MBA colleges that do not consider entrance exam scores for admission to their MBA programs.
The MBA in HR is a good career option for individuals who are well-equipped with people skills, effective communication, team building, and leadership skills. It can also be a great career option for becoming a performance coach.
The initial two semesters common to all have some maths. The later stages would not require exceptional mathematics skills. It is still advised to have a basic level of mathematical ability for encountering daily work problems.
The starting salary of an HR after an MBA is generally between Rs. 4 to 10 lakhs per annum. The salary will increase with more and more years of experience. The salary for MBA HR can go up to Rs. 30 lakhs per annum on the higher end.
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Enter the aggregate percentage/CGPA of marks you have obtained up to the latest semester for which results are declared (in your case till 4th semester).
There will be an option to mention that you have a backlog.
If you clear the backlog later, you’ll just need to show the updated marks during admission.
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