Does HCL pay their employees well?

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.

How satisfied are employees working at HCL?

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.

What are the top reviewed jobs at HCL?

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)

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

"Work life balance is good and you prefer this company for long term if you are not expecting hike and promotion"" ((in 452 reviews)); "Good Company and Job Security" ((in 178 reviews)); "work culture is good and friendly" ((in 177 reviews)); "Good work environment and fun" ((in 131 reviews)); "Good environment and working culture is good." ((in 104 reviews))

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

"The salary for the employees is very less although is very normal but obviously you expect more always" ((in 380 reviews)); "Company has poor management and politics." ((in 230 reviews)); "no salary hike and nothing" ((in 140 reviews)); "Pay was low and having to fight with HR to get a pay raise was unacceptable." ((in 108 reviews)); "Every thing is bad from Manager to HR No hike for experience employee" ((in 74 reviews))

What are employees saying about HCL layoffs in 2026?

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.

What are the top reviewed HCL locations?

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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3.6

62% would recommend to a friend

(5,600 total reviews)

Shiv Nadar

78% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.5

Culture & values

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Career opportunities

3.2

Senior management

3.0

Compensation and benefits

HCL has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 5,600 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The HCL employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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6K reviews

1.0

Jan 21, 2026

I wish this was more positive

Asset manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

None - they work you like crazy for minimal pay. Work life balance is non existent here.

Cons

Everything is wrong with this company

1.0

Jan 20, 2026

Not good

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Salary Office environments Can facility

Cons

Toxic No respect for employees

1.0

Jan 16, 2026

Very bad company

Content writer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

No pros They just pressurise their employess

Cons

They don't have any decorum in their company

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