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

Software Developer professionals working at HCLTech have rated their employer with 3.5 out of 5 stars in 5,538 Glassdoor reviews. This is an average score with the overall rating of HCLTech employees being 3.5 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Developer Jobs at HCLTech now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Developer interview questions at HCLTech .

Does HCLTech pay Software Developer employees well?

Software Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at HCLTech with 2.8 out of 5 stars based on 5,538 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 6.9% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Developer salaries at HCLTech.

How happy are Software Developer professionals working at HCLTech?

65% of Software Developer employees at HCLTech would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 8% in the past 12 months. Software 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 (5096) , Technical Lead (2559) , Senior Software Engineer (2512) , Lead Engineer (2288) , Analyst (1939) , Senior Analyst (1633) , Consultant (1035) , Senior Technical Lead (812) , Specialist (778) , Associate Consultant (697) , 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 5680 reviews)); "Job security is good and secure" ((in 2256 reviews)); "Work culture and hike is good in development project compared with any other service based organization." ((in 2080 reviews)); "Good work environment and overall good" ((in 1282 reviews)); "Good to work and good Environment" ((in 904 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 3894 reviews)); "Very poor management by managers will ignore if you are on bench and dont care about your security" ((in 2064 reviews)); "No salary hike or negligible" ((in 1866 reviews)); "cost of living just be same as bangalore or chennai because the pay is low compare to those cities" ((in 947 reviews)); "Mostly depends on manager and if you are good than it is hard to move to better project." ((in 839 reviews))

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3.5

65% would recommend to a friend

(5,538 total reviews)

C. Vijayakumar

78% approve of CEO

67% positive business outlook

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3.6

Culture & values

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.4

Career opportunities

3.2

Senior management

2.8

Compensation and benefits

Software Developer employees have rated HCLTech with 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 5,538 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer professionals have a good working experience there. HCLTech 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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5.0

Aug 27, 2025

Great Work Environment and Learning Opportunities, But Salary Could Improve

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Pros

HCL Technologies provides a great work environment with supportive colleagues and a strong culture of learning. There are ample opportunities to work on diverse projects, enhance technical skills, and grow professionally. Leadership is approachable, and the organization encourages collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing. Overall, it’s a good place for career growth and gaining valuable experience.

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The only downside is that the salary structure and increments are not very competitive. Appraisals could be better, and growth in compensation doesn’t always match the effort and performance. Other than that, the work environment and opportunities are excellent.

4.0

Aug 26, 2025

Great Company

Software developer

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CEO approval

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Pros

Work Life Balance is great

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management can be structured better

4.0

Aug 25, 2025

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Software engineer

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CEO approval

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Pros

Good Team and helpful managers

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