Wipro to Roll Out Salary Hikes from March 1, Pays 100% Variable for Q3FY26

Wipro has confirmed that employee salary revisions will take effect from March 1, following a delay in the earlier cycle, as per news reports. 

Hikes Effective March 1 After Delay 

Wipro will implement salary hikes across its workforce from March 1. The hikes had earlier been deferred in September. The percentage increase has not been disclosed. 

Wipro is the last among major IT firms to proceed with salary revisions this cycle. The company had earlier indicated that it would take a decision based on prevailing business conditions.  

In January, Chief Human Resources Officer Saurabh Govil said the company was close to finalising the decision. 

Industry Context and Peer Actions 

Indian IT services companies have adopted a cautious stance on salary increments and variable payouts during the current financial year amid uncertain business conditions, tariff tensions and geopolitical disruptions. 

TCS deferred its salary hikes from April to September and implemented increases in the range of 4.5% to 7% for the majority of employees. Cognizant, after delaying increments in August, rolled out hikes from November. 

Variable Payouts Remain Strong 

For the third quarter ended December 31, 2025, Wipro paid 100% quarterly variable compensation, which will be disbursed with the February salary.  

In the first 2 quarters, the company had paid over 90% variable compensation to employees. 

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Wipro Share Price Performance  

As of February 13, 2026, at 12:25 PM, Wipro Ltd share price is trading at ₹215.21 per share, reflecting a decline of 1.77% from the previous closing price. Over the past month, the stock has declined by 18.54%. 

Conclusion 

With salary hikes set to take effect from March 1 and full variable payout for Q3, Wipro has moved ahead on compensation decisions after earlier deferring increments amid uncertain conditions. 

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