Question 1

Does HCL pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, HCL employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at HCL. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at HCL?

Accepted Answer

62% of HCL employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated HCL 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at HCL?

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Software Engineer (453), Senior Software Engineer (195), Technical Lead (175), Analyst (173), Lead Engineer (162), Senior Analyst (138), Consultant (116), Software Developer (91), Specialist (80), Project Manager (58), Senior Consultant (55), Manager (52), Technical Specialist (51), Senior Specialist (49), Associate Consultant (46)

Question 4

What are the pros of working at HCL according to real employee reviews?

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"Work life balance is good and you prefer this company for long term if you are not expecting hike and promotion"" ((in 466 reviews)); "Good job security and relax life" ((in 177 reviews)); "work culture is good and friendly" ((in 170 reviews)); "Good work environment and fun" ((in 126 reviews)); "Work ethics are better and good environment" ((in 100 reviews))

Question 5

What are the cons of working at HCL according to real employee reviews?

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"The salary for the employees is very less although is very normal but obviously you expect more always" ((in 396 reviews)); "Company has poor management and politics." ((in 233 reviews)); "no salary hike and nothing" ((in 134 reviews)); "Pay was low and having to fight with HR to get a pay raise was unacceptable." ((in 112 reviews)); "Every thing is bad from Manager to HR No hike for experience employee" ((in 71 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about HCL layoffs in 2026?

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Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about HCL layoffs and their outlook for job security at HCL in 2026.

Question 7

What are the top reviewed HCL locations?

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Cary, Redmond, San Antonio, Frisco, New York, Dallas, Chicago, San Jose, Sunnyvale, Seattle, Raleigh, Austin, Atlanta, San Francisco, Bothell, Los Angeles, Houston, Pittsburgh, Boston, Jersey City, Naperville, Phoenix, Washington, Indianapolis, Detroit, Denver, Philadelphia, India, Raritan, Rochester

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