HCLTech Softwaretest Engineer salaries in India (Updated 2025)

Likes

They give opportunity for the ladies who took break for their kids. Most appreciated one.

Dislikes

Even after I crossed 4.5yrs of exp still I'm retained in same job role and with minimum package. Whoever has joined after me even freshers where changed to next role with good hike. So appraisal and promotions are not based on their hard work it is based on the decision by leads..

Likes

Only a giant Campus to like.

Dislikes

Horrible work culture Poor hikes Cunning reasons for salary deductions. Not allowing leaves. Untrustworthy HR. Irresponsible Managers, HRs and leadership. Unrealistic expectations. Substandard Cafeteria food. Name-sake facilities like Gym, Yoga, etc. Lesser growth prospects Less dynamism in Roles Bad Cab policy

Likes

Average.

Dislikes

-Variable pay you wont full in your entire career even if you get 9/10 rating still you get 50℅ only company loot your money. -they doesn't provide option for employer share in NPS to save money as per new tax slab applicable only above grade E4. - 0℅ annual hike since 3 years even after you get top rating. -Medical insurance premium is too high. One get same at half price outside and moreover vendor Vidal health doesn't pay claim amount full. - They does not allow employee for early relieving even if you resign. Need to serve 90 days notice strictly. No option for negotiation and buyout also.

Likes

The plus with HCL is like if you are lucky and get a good client/project you can have a good work life balance.

Dislikes

Their are multiple cons in the company - 1. They will deduct money from your salary unnecessarily in the name of variable which they say is rating based. I personally never got less than 9/10 in quarterly ratings but still they used to deduct around 60% from EPB. 2. Zero hikes / No promotions. In my almost 2 year career no hikes happened. 3. It is top heavy company. There are 2-3 key people in every project who decides the fate of others. Full of egoistic people in management.

Likes

Giving good salary during joining

Dislikes

1. Working Style 2. No support or collaboration with different team 3. Zero support from boss 4. Poor Appraisal 5. Once you are on bench(no project), they will treat badly 6. Zero HR support. Even HR don't know about company policy.