India remains a key source of skilled talent as countries expand overseas hiring to address shortages in specialised roles, according to a report by human resources management firm Deel.
The report said global hiring patterns are increasingly being shaped by demand for skills rather than cost advantages. The findings are based on data from Deel’s platform, which covers more than 40,000 companies hiring across over 150 countries.
Hiring of Indian professionals rises
Several countries recorded sharp growth in hiring Indian professionals over the past year.
According to Deel’s Global Talent Map:
- Australia registered 724% year-on-year growth in hiring Indian professionals.
- Hiring in the UK rose 142%.
- The US recorded 139% growth.
- Ireland saw a 131% increase.
- The UAE posted 121% growth.
The report said competition for skilled workers has intensified even as immigration policies have become more restrictive in some markets.
Visa holders earn more than local workers
An analysis of Deel’s platform found that visa holders earn higher median salaries than local workers in comparable roles across several countries.
Among the findings:
- US H-1B visa holders earn a median salary of $140,000, compared with $130,000 for local workers in similar roles.
- UK skilled worker visa holders earn Ā£96,000, against Ā£87,000 for local employees.
- Holders of the UAE Golden Visa earn AED 605,000, compared with AED 459,000 for workers on standard employment visas.
- In the UK, software developers on skilled worker visas earn more than Ā£112,000, while local workers in similar roles earn Ā£93,808.
The data suggests international recruitment is being driven by specialised expertise rather than lower wages.
Preferred destinations for Indian talent
The report identified five leading destinations for Indian professionals:
- UAE
- Singapore
- UK
- US
- Canada
Reverse migration trends
Deel said India’s Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) programme provides lifelong residency and work rights to more than 35 million members of the Indian diaspora worldwide.
Talent flows across Asia-Pacific
Indian nationals are among the largest groups of foreign workers in Singapore, alongside workers from Malaysia, China and the Philippines, according to the report.
In Australia, Indian nationals are among the leading foreign nationalities on Deel’s platform. Other prominent groups from the Asia-Pacific region include citizens of New Zealand, China and Sri Lanka.
The report also found that Singapore remains the top destination for Australian professionals working abroad on Deel’s platform.
TL;DR:
Global demand for Indian professionals is rising, with Australia, the UK, the US and the UAE recording strong growth in hiring. Deel’s data shows employers are competing for specialised skills, while visa holders earn more than local workers in several markets.
AI summary:
- Deel reported strong growth in overseas hiring of Indian professionals.
- Australia recorded 724% year-on-year growth in hiring Indian talent.
- Visa holders earn higher median salaries than local workers in several countries.
- UAE, Singapore, the UK, the US and Canada are the top destinations for Indian talent.
- The report says global hiring is increasingly driven by skills rather than cost.
