Indians abroad earn an average salary of Rs 79 lakh: HSBC survey

More than half of expats are confident that their life here can help build personal wealth, finds an HSBC survey.

Why are expats moving to India?
34% are here to boost their careers
28% to challenge themselves

24% have been sent by employers

What is the average annual salary of expats in India?
Rs 97 lakh

The Indian expat
Rs 79 lakh is the average salary earned by Indians working abroad.
47% of Indians say they moved overseas for career progression.

What is the employment status of expats in India?
76% are employed
3% are unemployed
13% are retired
3% are students
Rest are in the others category

Top destinations are Europe, the Middle East and Far East
31% has been the average rise in income for those who moved out of India.
64% of Indians working abroad own property in India.
55% of Indian expats depend on friends and family for financial advice, compared to 40% of expats in general.

Source: HSBC Expat Explorer Survey