How Much Do TCS, Infosys, And HCL Pay To Software Engineers? Software Engineer Salary Trends In India

TCS, Infosys, and HCL are among the top-notch software companies in India. But before you move any further with your application, read the article to know the salaries offered to the software engineers at these companies.

The rise in attrition rates at big IT companies has become a matter of concern for many job seekers. In order to overcome this, some top-notch IT companies such as TCS, Infosys, HCL, and Tech Mahindra are planning to recruit software engineers in big numbers. 

Tech giant Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is planning its highest ever intake of freshers in a short period of six months. TCS hired 43,000 freshers in the first half of 2021 and is planning to hire another 35,000 engineers in the next six months. However, the attrition rate in TCS rose to 11.9% in the July-September quarter from 8.60% in April-June. Further on, Infosys is going to hire 45,000 college graduates in the coming few months. 

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Here are the average salaries offered by these tech giants in India.

1. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

• Hiring: 35,000 candidates
• Attrition rate: 11.9%

Tata Consultancy Services is an Indian multinational information technology services and consulting company. TCS headquarter is situated in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. An average Tata Consultancy Services Software Engineer salary is ₹4,20,000 per year. Software Engineer salaries can range from ₹1,01,199 - ₹1,64,70,000 per year.

2. Infosys

• Hiring: 45,000 candidates
• Attrition rate: 20.1%

Infosys is an Indian multinational information technology company that provides business consulting, information technology, and outsourcing services. Infosys headquarter is in Bangalore. The average Infosys Software Engineer salary is ₹4,01,000 per year. Software Engineer salaries at Infosys can range from ₹53,810 - ₹98,82,855 per year.

3. HCL Technologies

• Hiring: 20,000 – 22,000 candidates
• Attrition rate: 11.8%

HCL Technologies is an Indian multinational information technology services and consulting company. It has its headquarter in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India. The average HCL Technologies Software Engineer salary is ₹4,07,263 per year. Software Engineer salaries at HCL Technologies can range from ₹66,460 - ₹1,09,70,200 per year. 

4. Tech Mahindra

• Hiring: 15,000 – 21,000 candidates
• Attrition rate: 17%

Tech Mahindra is an Indian multinational company that provides information technology and business process outsourcing services. It is a subsidiary of the Mahindra Group. The company’s headquarter is in Pune and its registered office is in Mumbai. The average Tech Mahindra Software Engineer salary is ₹4,50,000 per year. Software Engineer salaries at Tech Mahindra can range from ₹1,20,837 - ₹17,96,000 per year. 

Software Engineer Average Salary In India

Here’s a table of the average salaries at these tech giants:

Note: The data provided in this article are based on Glassdoor surveys and reviews.

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