MBA Jobs, Salary, Scope in India

Duration

2 Years

Average Fees

INR 3 lakhs - 10 LPA

Updated on Feb 2, 2023 by Surobhi Chatterjee

MBA careers offer various roles such as financial analyst, business development manager, branding manager, sales executive, etc. The demand for MBA graduates is increasing significantly in domestic and international markets. MBA syllabus is comprehensive that trains the candidates through internship, training, projects, etc. for the required profession.

Career Prospects and Job Scope for an MBA Graduates

According to Glassdoor, the MBA starting salary in India is around INR 3.0 LPA. The salary packages depend on the major chosen by aspirants to specialize in the MBA course. Other factors affecting the annual salary include location, industry, designation, experience, etc.

Following are some entry-level designations for fresh MBA graduates:

Product Manager
Business Analyst
Financial Analyst
Credit Risk Management Analyst
Marketing Manager
Sales Manager
Human Resources Manager

After gaining some work experience, MBA graduates can opt for the following job roles:

Ad Strategy Manager
Brand Partnership Manager
Marketing Director
Public Relations Officer
Digital Marketing Manager
Supply Chain System Manager

Areas of Recruitment for MBA Graduates

MBA jobs for professionals are available in various industries ranging from FMCG to Banking. Below is a collection of sectors where MBA graduates can seek employment.

Following are the areas of recruitment for MBA:

Retail Industry
Agri-business Industry
Advertising Industry
Automobile Industry
Healthcare Industry
Supply Chain Industry
Information Technology Industry
Finance industry

Factors to Consider When Considering MBA Job Role

When looking for an MBA job, understanding company values, work environment and compensation can help one find a job that suits both personality and career goals.

Company Values

Work doesn't feel like work when career goals are aligned with the employer's goals. When researching a potential employer, compare values with an employer's mission statement, core values and business model. Many companies also support charitable organizations or partner with community groups.

Job Location

When considering the workday length, one must think about both working hours and commute time. Be realistic about how much time one is willing to spend going back and forth to work every day.

Popular Cities that Offer Jobs to MBA Graduates

The best cities for MBA graduates in India are mentioned below.

Hyderabad, Telangana
Pune, Maharashtra
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Bangalore, Karnataka

Gender Ratio in Jobs after MBA

In India, 76% of males are engaged in management jobs, while 24% work in various business management domains.

MBA Salary in India

The average MBA salary in India ranges between INR 3 to 9 LPA for freshers. Employees with 1 to 3 years of experience can expect an MBA salary between INR 5 to 19 LPA. Companies paying the highest salary for MBA jobs in India are Deloitte, Boston Consulting, Citibank, HSBC, Citibank, HSBC, etc.

Sector	Average Salary (INR)
Healthcare	5 - 12 LPA
Finance	7 - 12 LPA
Accounting	5 - 10 LPA
Operations & Project Management	9 - 14 LPA
IT Management	10 - 16 LPA
e-Business	6 – 9 LPA
International Business	7 – 9 LPA
Real Estate	5 – 8 LPA
Fashion	8 – 12 LPA
Sales and Marketing	8 - 16 LPA
Airlines	5 – 8 LPA

Source: Glassdoor

MBA Starting Salary in India

The MBA salary is entirely dependent on how current and upskilled the individual is. A graduate's MBA starting salary in today's job market is INR 4 LPA. After MBA, the highest paying jobs typically pay between INR 4 to 32 LPA, depending on the domain and specialization. MBA Jobs mainly consist of various managerial level jobs.

Job Position	Average Salary (INR)
Accounting Manager	7.10 LPA
Credit Managers	5.80 LPA
Financial Analyst	4.12 LPA
Corporate Controllers	12.24 LPA
Human Resources Manager	7.05 LPA
Senior Human Resources Consultant	11.64 LPA
HR Operations Manager	8.74 LPA
Employee Relations Manager	7.32 LPA

Source: Glassdoor

IIM MBA Salary

IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta, and IIM Lucknow are the top IIMs in India in terms of average placements and placement records. These are the best institutes in India. After getting management jobs, the average IIM package can go up to INR 32 LPA. Top IIM MBA recruiters include McKinsey, JP Morgan, Mastercard, Goldman Sachs etc. MBA jobs after MBA from IIM range between INR 20 LPA to 1 Crore at the starting level.

NIRF Management Rankings 2020	Institute	Mean MBA Salary (INR)
1	IIM Ahmedabad	25 LPA
2	IIM Bangalore	24 LPA
3	IIM Kolkata	25 LPA
4	IIM Lucknow	23 LPA
6	IIM Kozhikode	23 LPA
7	IIM Indore	22 LPA
15	IIM Tiruchirappalli	10 LPA
17	IIM Udaipur	13 LPA
19	IIM Raipur	15 LPA
20	IIM Ranchi	15 LPA
21	IIM Rohtak	13 LPA
30	IIM Shillong	17 LPA
33	IIM Kashipur	13 LPA
40	IIM Nagpur	13 LPA

Source: Glassdoor

Salary Packages for MBA Professionals

Even though the average MBA salary in India is INR 3 LPA, it can go as high as INR 9 LPA and beyond for lucrative designations, for example, in the finance sector. The following are a few deciding factors impacting the annual salary of MBA graduates.

MBA Institute
Industry
Designation
Work Experience
Interpersonal skills
Communication Skills

Below listed is the general pay range for MBA professionals.

Designation	Salary (INR)
Lowest MBA Professional Salary	3.7 LPA
Average MBA Professional Salary	5 LPA
Highest MBA Professional Salary	9 LPA

Source: Glassdoor

Below listed is the average pay for MBA professionals.

Designation	Salary (INR)
Human Resources Generalist	3.7 LPA
Marketing Manager	8.7 LPA
Business Development Manager	7.3 LPA

Source: Payscale

Government Jobs for MBA Aspirants

Government jobs for MBA freshers are an excellent opportunity since they can benefit from being government employees. Following are the government jobs after MBA with salary.

Top Government Hiring Companies	Job Designation	Salary (INR)
Reserve Bank of India	Assistant General Manager	17.9 LPA
State Bank of India	Finance Manager	8.7 LPA
Coal India	Assistant Manager of Finance	9 LPA
National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC)	Deputy Manager	16.1 LPA
National Payments Corporation of India	Product Manager	7.5 LPA
Life Insurance Corporation of India	Financial Advisor	6.1 LPA

Other government jobs after MBA are:

Business Development In-charge
Head of Operations
Foreign Remittances In-charge
Marketing Executive
Block Program Manager
Account Manager

Private Jobs for MBA Graduates

Students can find some of the highest-paying jobs after MBA in India and can be found in the private sector. The following are the job profiles with their respective average annual salary in reputed private firms.

Top Private Hiring Companies	Job Profiles	Salary (INR)
Tata Consultancy Services	Product Marketing Manager	9.4 LPA
Accenture	Digital Marketing Analyst	5.1 LPA
HDFC Bank	Operations Manager	5.4 LPA
Flipkart	Business Development Manager	10.7 LPA
The Himalaya Drug Company	Regional Sales Manager	3.6 LPA
Axis Bank	Marketing Manager	5.5 LPA

Source: Payscale

Some other jobs offered in this sector are:

Senior Business Analyst
Senior Operations Manager
Credit Analyst
Sales Director
Human Resources Business Partner
Lead Business Analyst

Top MBA Colleges with Placement Package

Top MBA colleges are listed below, the recruiters that participate in the MBA placements, and the average CTC offered. Graduates from the following colleges can grab great MBA Jobs and earn a good salary varying between INR 15 – 20 LPA.

Name of IIM	Highest Domestic CTC (INR)	Average Domestic CTC (INR)
IIM Ahmedabad	55.88 LPA	26.13 LPA
IIM Bangalore	32.10 LPA	26.18 LPA
IIM Calcutta	--	29 LPA
IIM Lucknow	51 LPA	26 LPA
IIM Kozhikode	46.88 LPA	22.50 LPA
IIM Indore	41.50 LPA	23.60 LPA
IIM Shillong	32.00 LPA	19.17 LPA
IIM Rohtak	22.80 LPA	13.74 LPA
IIM Ranchi	22.37 LPA	15.11 LPA
IIM Raipur	28.12 LPA	15.20 LPA
IIM Tiruchirappalli	25.00 LPA	14.96 LPA
IIM Kashipur	45 LPA	13.82 LPA
IIM Udaipur	40 LPA	13.84 LPA
IIM Nagpur	19.20 LPA	13.12 LPA
IIM Visakhapatnam	27 LPA	13.08 LPA
IIM Bodh Gaya	20 LPA	11.20 LPA
IIM Amritsar	40 LPA	12.61 LPA
IIM Sirmaur	26 LPA	11.28 LPA
IIM Sambalpur	18.92 LPA	11.61 LPA
IIM Jammu	24.50 LPA	10.64 LPA

MBA Jobs for Freshers

MBA jobs for freshers include job roles such as HR Assistant, Finance, or Financial Analyst. The salary of an MBA fresher ranges from INR 3 to 9 LPA, which increases with the work experience and skills. While some companies prefer MBA freshers, most companies prefer an MBA graduate with at least a year or two of experience and appropriate MBA Skills.

MBA Finance Jobs for Freshers

MBA Finance has great demand in India. Some of the latest MBA finance jobs for freshers are mentioned below, along with other details:

Company Name	Salary (INR)
Randstad India	4 - 6 LPA
Winkler Enterprises	NA
SFC Group	1.75 - 3.75 LPA
GlobeOp Financial Services	2.75 - 3 LPA
EmBridge	3 LPA

Specialisation-Wise Salary for MBA Graduates

MBA jobs are dependent on the specialization chosen by the student while studying MBA. Each MBA specialization offers a world unique to each other. The student must choose the specialization carefully.

MBA in HR Jobs

MBA HR Professionals are responsible for maintaining a cordial relationship between an organization and its employees. MBA in HR Jobs include Administration, Employee Relations, Talent and Compensation, Business Partnering, etc.

The table lists the top MBA in HR Jobs along with the average salary.

MBA Jobs	Job Description	MBA Salary (INR)
HR Manager - Talent Acquisition	The talent acquisition manager is responsible for the talent acquisition and recruitment of the company so that all the needs of the various teams within the company can be met.	INR 4.50
HR Manager - Training	The training and development manager is responsible for improving the productivity of the employees through training of the employees in areas where they can improve so that the overall productivity of the company increases.	INR 5.67 LPA
HR Manager - Compliance	The role of a compliance manager is to address all the compliance to ensure that the company adheres to legal standards and in-house policies	INR 4.80 LPA
HR Professor	The role is to impart HR education to the students of the institutions and colleges who will run the functioning of the companies in the future.	INR 6 LPA

Source: Glassdoor

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MBA in Marketing Jobs

MBA Marketing Jobs include Business Developer, Brand and Product Management, Market Research, Account Management, etc.

Below we have described some of the standard MBA Jobs profiles available for MBA in Marketing graduates. People also go for only MBA in Marketing, which provides good job opportunities.

MBA Jobs	Job Description	Average MBA Salary (INR)
Sales/Business Development	If you want a perfect way to kick-start your career, then you should use this profile. They are mainly responsible for acquiring a large number of new clients in the company.	INR 6 LPA
Brand & Product Management	Brand management specifically requires excellent communication skills, creativity, foresight and the ability to work with different people. You will be responsible for enhancing the brand awareness of your company. As a product manager, you will be responsible for describing the product features which will be beneficial for your company.	INR 10 LPA
Account Management	Their main role is to generate new business from existing clients. Exceptional communication skills are required in this job profile.	INR 6 LPA
Market Research	A market researcher is basically responsible for studying the behaviour of the consumer. Before the launch of any product, comprehensive information is collected about what a consumer wants and what is in demand nowadays	INR 3 LPA

Source: Glassdoor

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MBA in Finance Jobs

MBA Finance has a lot of job opportunities in major cities in India; the salary ranges from INR 3 to 5 LPA. MBA Jobs with Finance specialization provide the best placement opportunities.

Company Name	Experience Required	Salary (INR)
Paperpedia Pvt Ltd	1-5 years	INR 4 – 4.50 LPA
Wisdom Bridge	0-2 years	INR 2 – 3 LPA
Jai Matadi Parivahan	3-8 years	INR 4 – 7 LPA
IIBM	0-5 years	INR 2 – 5 LPA
Enbridge	0-3 years	INR 3 LPA
Creative Hands	Fresher	INR 3 – 6 LPA
Digificial Solutions	2 years	INR 1 – 3 LPA
M/S Heidrick Resources	2-4 years	INR 1 – 3 LPA
ACME Services	1-3 years	INR 9 -11 LPA
Anand Rathi Shares Stock Brokers	0-2 years	INR 50,000 PA – 1.50 LPA

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Some Other Important MBA Specialization-Wise Jobs, Scope and Salary

MBA Jobs in India

India is a large country with varied economic and commercial opportunities. Not all cities offer the same MBA Jobs. Some cities are more prosperous than others, and MBA hiking largely depends on economic and commercial growth.

MBA Jobs in Delhi NCR

Delhi, the capital of India, houses a huge population and big businesses. Delhi has a lot of potential for MBA graduates catering to the enormous market. According to Payscale, the MBA salary of professionals in MBA marketing jobs is 35% more than the national average, whereas the MBA in Finance Salary is 5% lower than the national average.

The MBA Jobs in Delhi NCR are mentioned below:

Job Role	Experience Needed	Skill Required
Management Trainee- HR	2 - 7 Years	Salary Preparation, Good Communication, Team Coordination
HR Manager	2 - 5 Years	MS Data Management, MIS, Reports
Manager-Strategy and Account Planning	3 - 5 Years	Profiling, Qualitative, Service, Brand Activation, Account Planning
Key Account Manager	3 - 5 Years	Sales, Analytical Skills, Finance, Distribution
Procurement Manager	3 - 8 Years	Delivery, Logistics, Finalizing

MBA Jobs in Hyderabad

The long list of major IT companies like Amazon and Microsoft and electronic headquarters like Apple provides immense opportunities for MBA graduates in Hyderabad. Hyderabad houses a wealthy population since the city's per capita income is more than USD 2,500.

Job Role	Experience Needed	Skill Required
Project Management	3 - 8 years	Project Management, Market Research
IT, Sales	2 - 4 years	Marketing Skills, Communication Skills, Marketing Collaterals
Operations Business Management	1 - 4 years	Marketing Executive, Distribution, Customer Profiling, Market Research
Project Manager	3 - 8 years	IT Skills, BPO, Project Management
Assistant Business Operations	1 - 4 years	Sales Strategy, Marketing Skills

MBA Jobs in Mumbai

Mumbai is the financial capital of India. The employment opportunities are enormous as most businesses are centred in Mumbai. The salary for all MBA Jobs is more than the rest of the country. With significant stock exchanges in Mumbai, it has a huge demand for Investment bankers and other MBA Finance Jobs

The MBA Jobs in Mumbai are mentioned below:

Job Role	Experience Needed	Skill Required
Management Trainee- HR	2 - 7 Years	Salary Preparation, Good Communication, Team Coordination
HR Manager	2 - 5 Years	MS Data Management, MIS, Reports
Manager-Strategy and Account Planning	3 - 5 Years	Profiling, Qualitative, Service, Brand Activation, Account Planning
Key Account Manager	3 - 5 Years	Sales, Analytical Skills, Finance, Distribution
Procurement Manager	3 - 8 Years	Delivery, Logistics, Finalizing

MBA Jobs in Bangalore

Major sectors in Bangalore include Software, Aerospace, Biotechnology and Information Technology. Bangalore has one of the highest MBA HR Jobs, MBA Jobs in Sales, and MBA Marketing jobs. MBA Salary is one of the highest in Bangalore as compared to other cities

The MBA Jobs in Bangalore are mentioned below:

Job Role	Experience Needed	Skill Required
Consultant	1 - 3 years	Analytics, SAS, Documentation, Travel
Manager- Marketing Communication	3 - 8 years	Website Development, Public Relations, Social Media
Manager	3 - 8 years	Strategic Thinking, Portfolio Management, Leadership, Accounting
Associate Product Manager	3 - 6 years	Product Design, Shipping, Operations, Product Management
Program Manager	3 - 8 years	Interpersonal Communication, Project Management

MBA Jobs in Pune

Pune has developed into a large city with industries ranging from education, manufacturing, automobile, IT and Technology. Various types of Jobs in Manufacturing, MBA Jobs in Sales, and Tech start-ups make Pune one of the highest employers of MBA Graduates. The boom in IT start-ups provides vast opportunities for MBA graduates to look after these start-ups as they grow.

Job Role	Experience Needed	Skill Required
Project Management	3 - 8 years	Project Management, Market Research
Senior Business Analyst	3 - 8 years	Competitive Benchmarking, Go-to-market Strategy, Market Entry Strategy
CN-Strategy	1 - 4 years	IT Skills, Machine Learning, Cloud, Gap Analysis, Business Case Preparation
Research Analyst	2 - 5 years	Capital IQ, Due Diligence, Bloomberg, Analytical
SEM Specialist	2 - 7 years	PPC, Web Analytics, Google Adwords

Job Opportunities Abroad for MBA Graduate

There are plenty of opportunities for MBA students to make a rewarding career abroad. One thing to be noted is that students who pursue an MBA in renowned overseas institutions most likely will get a job abroad. Alternatively, one can also gain relevant experience in India in reputed firms and then apply for jobs abroad.

Designation	Salary
MBA in HR	INR 3.7 LPA
MBA in Marketing	INR 3.7 LPA
MBA in Sales	INR 3 LPA
MBA in Finance	INR 5 LPA
MBA in Entrepreneurship	INR 4 LPA
MBA Digital Marketing	INR 5 LPA
MBA in Banking	INR 5 LPA
MBA in Design	INR 3 LPA

Source: Glassdoor

Top Companies for MBA Graduates

Top companies are always looking for fresh and promising MBA professionals who can add value to their organizations. The list below is a collection of well-established companies aimed at MBA students:

Amazon
Deloitte
Citigroup
JP Morgan
Goldman Sachs
Walt Disney
Morgan Stanley
A.T. Kearney

Best Countries for MBA Graduates

Some of the best countries for MBA students are:

France
United Kingdom
Singapore
Australia
Germany
Dubai
Italy

Various Career Designations Abroad for MBA Students

Indian MBA students can aim to make a career abroad with the following designations:

Management Consultant
Investment Banker
Business Analyst
Global Business Manager
International Brand Manager
International Business Consultant

Best MBA Professionals

Students can make a lasting impact in varied fields of employment with a degree in MBA. MBA is one such course that prepares students for entrepreneurship, business leadership, and innovation. On that note, the following are the best MBA professionals who take steps to create a better future.