JD.com (JD, Financial) has confirmed plans to increase salaries for various positions, including technical development roles, to an average equivalent of 20 months' pay. This substantial raise surpasses the traditional benchmark of around 16 months' salary in the cloud computing sector.
The decision, recently corroborated on social media by new hires, reflects JD.com's commitment to attracting and retaining top technical talent amidst emerging opportunities in sectors like AI models. This salary increment is part of a broader strategy, highlighting the company's dedication to investing in its workforce.
Earlier this year, JD.com announced its largest-ever campus recruitment drive, offering 18,000 positions to students and pledging significant salary increases for 2025 graduates. Core positions, such as procurement, technical, and product roles, will see salary hikes of at least 20%.
