Infosys, India’s second-largest IT services company, has announced an average bonus payout of 80% for eligible employees following a strong first-quarter performance in FY26.
The payout, which will be processed with August salaries, marks a significant increase from the previous quarter’s average of 65%, signaling renewed confidence in business momentum and employee contributions.
The bonus applies to employees in Band 6 and below, covering junior to mid-level staff who receive quarterly performance-based incentives.
The company stated that the payout percentages are directly linked to individual performance ratings and job levels, reinforcing its merit-driven compensation framework.
Breakdown of Bonus Allocation Across Employee Bands at Infosys
According to internal communications reviewed by multiple media outlets, the bonus structure varies across performance levels:
- PL4 employees: Payouts range from 80% to 89%, with “Outstanding” performers receiving the highest share.
- PL5 employees: Bonuses fall between 78% and 87%, depending on performance category.
- PL6 employees: Payouts range from 75% to 85%, with top performers receiving the upper band.
Infosys will upload individual bonus letters to employees’ e-dockets to maintain transparency in the reward process.
The company designed its performance-linked pay structure to foster a high-performance culture and retain top talent in a competitive market.
Financial Highlights: Q1FY26 Results Beat Expectations
The bonus announcement follows Infosys’ Q1FY26 earnings report, which exceeded market expectations.
The company posted:
- Net profit: ₹6,921 crore, up 8.7% year-on-year
- Revenue: ₹42,279 crore, up 7.5% year-on-year
- EBIT: ₹8,803 crore, a 6.2% annual increase
- Revenue in constant currency: $4,941 million, up 3.8% YoY and 2.6% sequentially
Infosys also raised its revenue growth guidance for FY26 to 1%–3%, up from the earlier 0%–3% range, while maintaining its operating margin outlook at 20%–22%.
The company attributed its strong performance to large deal wins totaling $3.8 billion and continued traction in digital transformation services.
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