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TCS employee shares viral account of salary stagnation over 5.5 years
A TCS employee’s wage reportedly fell from ₹25,000 in 2020 to ₹22,800 in 2026, triggering online discussion about skills, performance ratings and career strategy.
A Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) employee’s story about stagnant wages has gone viral, sparking debate about career progression in India’s IT sector. In a Reddit post on r/developersIndia, a Java developer who joined TCS in 2020 with a ₹25,000 monthly salary says his in-hand pay has dropped to ₹22,800 in 2026 despite 5.5 years of experience. Low ratings and pay cuts are hurting his job prospects.