HCLTech Joins 7-Figure Fresher Salary Race, Offers Up to 22 Lakhs Annually
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News18•12-01-2026, 22:54
HCLTech Joins 7-Figure Fresher Salary Race, Offers Up to 22 Lakhs Annually
- •HCLTech has significantly increased salary packages for fresh graduates of the 2026 batch, with top performers offered up to 22 lakh rupees annually.
- •General freshers will receive 6.5 lakh to 8.5 lakh rupees, while top talent from premium colleges can get 10 lakh to 22 lakh rupees.
- •This move aims to attract top talent for AI, cloud, and digital transformation projects, competing with product and global tech companies.
- •The previous top package for freshers was around 10-12 lakh rupees, making the new offer almost double for elite engineers.
- •HCLTech's strategy reflects a broader trend of 15-30% fresher salary hikes in the IT sector, driven by demand for skilled engineers.
Why It Matters: HCLTech's substantial salary hike for freshers signals a new era in IT talent acquisition and competition.
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