HCLTech Solution Architect salaries in Mumbai (Updated 2025)

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It was a good company but it is no more. As a large company, it has projects to be placed. It would help if you had a proper network to be in projects. Too long on the bench might attract attraction for you.

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Don't expect a Salary hike. Be happy with 1.5% to 5%. Only people with proper networks can get promotions. Management isn't that versatile. Work wise it is more of a service company with minimal innovation.

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Being a big brand in IT industry, it's not a good company for long term. No promotions, No appraisals, very less opportunities for onsite which are reserved for non desr

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No promotions,, no appraisals, variable pay deductions, onsite opportunity for selected people only, no allowances, policies are not employee friendly.

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Job security, training for new comers

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No guarantee of promotion, very little hike or no hike, almost zero employee benefits (except medical), very difficult to get even small things like stationeries, printout, micro management.

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Job security at HCL is generally stable. Work-life balance, however, largely depends on the project, client, and manager.

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HCL offers stable job security; however, career growth opportunities, including promotions, rewards, and salary increments, are limited. Working harder or more dedicatedly often results in being assigned additional responsibilities rather than receiving recognition through salary increases or promotions.

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Work life balance you will get but on the other hand salary, employee benefits, appraisals are not even ok ok. Whatever you are getting at the time of hiring just keep it that amount . Don't expect

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Appraisals , salary, employee benefits and perks. Learning is not enough to survive in industry