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 464 reviews)); "work culture is good and friendly" ((in 174 reviews)); "job security and good Learning" ((in 174 reviews)); "Good work environment and fun" ((in 130 reviews)); "Work ethics are better and good environment" ((in 93 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 390 reviews)); "Company has poor management and politics." ((in 227 reviews)); "no salary hike and nothing" ((in 146 reviews)); "less pay and not god for learning if experienced" ((in 112 reviews)); "Every thing is bad from Manager to HR No hike for experience employee" ((in 71 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

HCL reviews

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

Jun 7, 2023

HCL America home of the Lying Evil horrible Managers

Anonymous employee

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Pros

nothing underpaid shoes for managers found on road dead managers are trash they lie cheat under pay you belittle you stay away far away

Cons

everything is negative here nothing happy liars cheats gave me 3,5 18 cent raise and took 10% of my pay in 2020 and still nothing

1.0

Jun 2, 2023

This company is unprofessional and disorganized.

Anonymous employee

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Pros

They got me hired onto a position I was over qualified for in a large tech company which I some what of a pro because I was struggling to get my foot in the door.

Cons

Pay is low and will not get paid if the manager is on vacation for numerous weeks as he is only one who can approve time. Have to submit time in 2 systems before even getting paid which can lead to large delays. Took 2 weeks just to get access to one of the time input programs. Takes a month to recieave first pay check. Timezone issue when I have people messaging me at 4am and I reply back at 8am and do no hear back till next day.

1.0

Aug 10, 2022

Internal dysfunction

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Large and resourced Global presence Competitor

Cons

Not a good fit for US consultant Huge internal dysfunctions Don’t treat employees well

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