In the media industry, the corporate communication field has seen significant expansion over recent decades. However, the lack of industry benchmarks and notable salary discrepancies reveal a different side of the reality.According to the India Communicators Group (ICG) Salary Survey, over 45% of salaries range between Rs 22.5 lakh and Rs 62.5 lakh. For freshers in in-house communications roles, starting salaries are generally between Rs 5.3 lakh and Rs 5.8 lakh, though they can be as low as Rs 3.5 lakh.The report indicates that median in-house salaries rise with experience, with an average increase of approximately Rs 2.3 lakh per year. It also notes that agency salaries often lag behind in-house salaries for equivalent positions.Additionally, the percentage of women in communications starts at 69% among freshers, peaks at 71% for those with 8-10 years of experience, and then declines to 42% for women with 25 years or more in the field.According to a Simplilearn Survey, 85% of professionals in India Inc are optimistic about promotions, career changes, or salary hikes in 2024.