India’s High-Income Salaried Class Surges to 23% in 2025 as Diverse Income Sources Gain Momentum

India’s top-earning salaried professionals expanded sharply in 2025, signaling greater financial mobility. ClearTax’s How India Filed in 2025 report shows salaried taxpayers earning above ₹30 lakh rose to 23.34 percent from 18.49 percent in 2024. The 40–50 age bracket remains dominant, with nearly 38 percent reporting incomes above ₹30 lakh, reinforcing its peak earning status.