Is HCL a good company to work for as a Software Developer?

Software Developer professionals working at HCL have rated their employer with 3.9 out of 5 stars in 516 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of HCL employees being 3.6 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Developer Jobs at HCL now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Developer interview questions at HCL .

Does HCL pay Software Developer employees well?

Software Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at HCL with 3.3 out of 5 stars based on 516 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 9.5% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Developer salaries at HCL.

How happy are Software Developer professionals working at HCL?

74% of Software Developer employees at HCL would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 9% in the past 12 months. Software Developer professionals have also rated HCL with a 3.7 rating for work-life-balance, 3.6 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.7 rating for culture and values and 3.6 rating 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))

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HCL Software Developer reviews

3.9

74% would recommend to a friend

(516 total reviews)

Shiv Nadar

83% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Culture & values

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Career opportunities

3.5

Senior management

3.3

Compensation and benefits

Software Developer employees have rated HCL with 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 516 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer professionals have a good working experience there. HCL is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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516 reviews

5.0

Sep 16, 2025

Working experience

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very Good work culture here

Cons

Salary hikes are not good

5.0

Sep 14, 2025

Good Comp

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Company, Good Work Life balance

Cons

Nothing as such, None to recall

5.0

Aug 18, 2025

Good

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good for employees with technical skills.

Cons

No cons to tell about this company.

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