Is HCLTech a good company to work for as a Developer?

Developer professionals working at HCLTech have rated their employer with 3.5 out of 5 stars in 5,522 Glassdoor reviews. This is an average score with the overall rating of HCLTech employees being 3.5 out of 5 stars. Search open Developer Jobs at HCLTech now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Developer interview questions at HCLTech .

Does HCLTech pay Developer employees well?

Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at HCLTech with 2.8 out of 5 stars based on 5,522 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 6.9% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Developer salaries at HCLTech.

How happy are Developer professionals working at HCLTech?

65% of Developer employees at HCLTech would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 8% in the past 12 months. Developer professionals have also rated HCLTech with a 3.6 rating for work-life-balance, 3.6 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.6 rating for culture and values and 3.4 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at HCLTech?

Software Engineer (5095) , Technical Lead (2559) , Senior Software Engineer (2512) , Lead Engineer (2287) , Analyst (1939) , Senior Analyst (1633) , Consultant (1034) , Senior Technical Lead (812) , Specialist (778) , Associate Consultant (696) , Senior Consultant (691) , Technical Specialist (677) , Project Manager (654) , Senior Specialist (619) , Software Developer (595)

What are the pros of working at HCLTech 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 5677 reviews)); "job security is good but don't expect extra one rupee from company they won't even pay anything" ((in 2223 reviews)); "Work culture and hike is good in development project compared with any other service based organization." ((in 2066 reviews)); "Work environment is good and bearable" ((in 1305 reviews)); "Good to work and good Environment" ((in 905 reviews))

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

"The salary for the employees is very less although is very normal but obviously you expect more always" ((in 3879 reviews)); "Very poor management by managers will ignore if you are on bench and dont care about your security" ((in 2078 reviews)); "No salary hikes and life will be stagnant and your resume will become obsolete if you stay there for 3 years." ((in 1849 reviews)); "Politics and less pay and not for freshers" ((in 970 reviews)); "Mostly depends on manager and if you are good than it is hard to move to better project." ((in 852 reviews))

HCLTech Developer reviews

3.5

65% would recommend to a friend

(5,522 total reviews)

C. Vijayakumar

78% approve of CEO

67% positive business outlook

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Developer employees have rated HCLTech with 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 5,522 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Developer professionals have a good working experience there. HCLTech is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Developer professionals compared to other employers within the IT (Information Technology) industry (3.9 stars).

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6K reviews

4.0

Jan 17, 2026

Good to work here

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

All good, everything is fine to work here. All you need to know is whether you want to work on a service based company or a product based one. If you're into service based, then you're good to go.

Cons

If you're not into service based, think twice

4.0

Jan 17, 2026

Average Experience at HCL

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

*Easy interview process with minimal technical rounds. *Low work pressure, making it easy to survive and maintain work-life balance. *Stable environment with predictable day-to-day tasks. *Suitable for freshers or someone looking for a relaxed workload.

Cons

*Salary growth is slow and often below market standards. *Annual hikes are minimal and inconsistent. *Office politics can impact growth, visibility, and decision-making.

1.0

Jan 17, 2026

Disappointing Experience: Poor Management and Negligible Growth for Mid-Level Engineers

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The environment may be suitable for very experienced professionals (10+ years experience) looking to sustain their current position without much pressure for rapid growth.

Cons

Poor Management: The management structure and support are lacking, leading to a frustrating work environment. Low Appraisals: Salary hikes are extremely low (1-5%), even for software engineers with around 3 years of experience. Stagnant Growth: This is definitely not a good place for freshers or mid-level professionals seeking career advancement or competitive pay. Advice to Job Seekers: If you are a fresher or have mid-range experience, you are better off looking for opportunities elsewhere to ensure better compensation and career growth.

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