Data scientists and cloud engineers are highly demanded and highest-paid tech professionals in India's IT and ITeS industry.
Data scientists earn an average of Rs 11 lakh per year, while cloud engineers earn around Rs 10.51 lakh annually.
Program managers in non-core IT roles have the highest salaries, averaging Rs 26 lakh, thanks to their managerial responsibilities.
Demand for data scientists and cloud engineers is driven by the increasing digitization of businesses and the importance of data-driven decision-making.