Dealing With the Salary Survey

Thanks to Makarand, Paresh, Mira, and other contributors, some of our questions are answered after a gap of two years and we have some takeaways from the salary survey.

Aiyyangar, Ramesh. Indus (2005). Careers>Salaries>Regional>India

Emerging from the Sidelines: The Indian Technical Writing Community in a Global Marketplace

Comparing trends in India and the U.S. gives a sense that the Indian technical communication community is on a strong footing and can gain a competitive edge by focusing on some key areas.

Bhatia, Neeraj. Indus (2005). Careers>Salaries>Regional>India

Listen, the Numbers are Singing

Among the constant chattering noise that these numbers are making, they also sing some common tunes.

Naik, Paresh. Indus (2005). Careers>Salaries>Regional>India

Salaries in India: Boom or Bust?

The movement of jobs from the U.S. and other countries to India has really fueled salary growth.

Abedrabbo, Francisco. Indus (2005). Careers>Salaries>Regional>India

Salary Survey of Indian Technical Communicators  

STC India chapter conducted a salary survey of Technical Communicators working in India. This web based, anonymous survey was open to all Technical Communicators working in India including those who are not members of STC. The survey was open from 20th April 2005 to 10th May 2005. A total of 455 respondents completed the survey.

STC India (2005). Careers>Salaries>Regional>India

These Numbers Tell Many a Tale

While there are a few obvious anomalies in the numbers, the average salary of people with less than a year's experience being more than that of 1-2 years range, mostly the numbers appear to be credible.

Akkunoor, Pradeep. Indus (2005). Careers>Salaries>Regional>India

What Matters the Most

Employers are not looking for certification or relevant technical writing educational qualifications while hiring or while designing the compensation package.

Gummaraju, Anupama. Indus (2005). Careers>Salaries>Regional>India