HCLTech reviews

3.5

64% would recommend to a friend

(53,155 total reviews)
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C. Vijayakumar

75% approve of CEO

67% positive business outlook

HCLTech has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 53,155 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The HCLTech employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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53K reviews
2.0
May 12, 2026

Stay away

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Pros

The Benefits were good and my direct manager was great!

Cons

Pay was horrible, communication didn't exist with Senior Managament. Treated like contractors with the Project.

4.0
May 12, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Work-Life Balance & Culture: Many employees appreciate the work-life balance and supportive colleagues, giving it ratings around 3.6-3.7.Career & Growth: It is considered a good place for beginners to gain experience, but experienced professionals often report slow career advancement, low appraisal, and long appraisal cycles (6–18 months).Salary & Compensation: Compensation is often rated lower, with many reviews mentioning that salary hikes do not meet market standards.Location & Facilities: HCL has multiple campuses in Noida and Greater Noida. Reviews often mention good office infrastructure.Work Policy: A hybrid work policy is in place, with many teams requiring employees to work from the office 3 days a week.

Cons

Low Salary & Minimal Hikes: This is the most common complaint. Average annual hikes are often reported in the 3–7% range. Some employees on AmbitionBox have mentioned delays in appraisal cycles and hikes that do not match market standards.

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