TCS Employee's Salary Slip Goes Viral: 25K to 22.8K in 5.5 Years Shocks HR

• A TCS employee's salary slip went viral on Reddit, showing a decrease from ₹25,000 to ₹22,800 in 5.5 years.
• The Java developer joined TCS in 2020 with a ₹25,000 monthly salary, which dropped to ₹22,800 by 2026.
• He was placed on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) in July 2025 due to low-performance bands (C to D).
• Despite improving skills and clearing external interviews, HR is hesitant due to his low current salary.
• Reddit users advised pursuing startups for faster skill growth, changing companies frequently, or considering an MBA for a career shift.

Why It Matters: A TCS employee's salary decreased over 5.5 years due to performance issues, sparking debate on career growth.