Infosys Rolls Out Q2 Variable Pay; Top Performers Get Up to 83%
Infosys has disbursed variable pay for the second quarter of FY26, with top performers receiving bonuses as high as 83%, according to an Economic Times report. While the average payout stands at 75%, some employees expressed disappointment as bonuses dropped slightly from the previous quarter.
Key Takeaways
- Top performers (‘outstanding’) received 83% variable pay
- Average payout across all eligible employees is 75%
- Bonuses slightly lower than April-June quarter’s 80% average
- Company maintains stable financial performance and FY26 guidance
Variable Pay Structure Details
According to an employee at level 4, Infosys awarded 83% bonus to those rated ‘outstanding’, 78.5% to ‘commendable’ performers, and 75% to employees who ‘met expectations’. The overall payout range for eligible groups remained between 70.5% and 83%.
Some employees reported their bonuses were about 7-8% lower than what they received in the April-June quarter, when the average payout hovered around 80% and the range was higher at 75-89%.
Variable pay represents performance-linked compensation that companies provide in addition to regular salaries. It’s calculated based on company performance, individual performance, and predetermined payout percentages for specific job levels.
Infosys Q2 Financial Performance
Infosys reported a 13.2% year-on-year increase in net profit to Rs 7,364 crore for Q2 FY26, though this represented a 6.4% decline quarter-on-quarter. Revenue during July-September 2025 grew by 8.6% YoY and 5.2% QoQ to Rs 44,490 crore, compared to Rs 40,986 crore in the same period last year.
The company’s net profit stood at Rs 6,506 crore in the corresponding quarter last year, as per regulatory filings.
Infosys also declared an interim dividend of Rs 23 per equity share, with October 27, 2025, as the record date and November 7, 2025, as the payout date.
FY26 Outlook Maintained
Infosys maintained its FY26 revenue growth guidance at 2-3% in constant currency and retained its operating margin band at 20-22%, demonstrating confidence in execution capabilities despite macroeconomic uncertainties.
