EXL
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 659 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
- Headquarters: New York City
- Founded 1999
- Nasdaq: EXLS
- Includes 3 legal entities
At a glance
- EXL hires mid-level. 50% of its filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B employers.
- Most filed: Management Consultant. 36% of its filings. After that come Data Scientist and Software Engineer.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 79% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $119,000, median prevailing wage $103,709.
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Percentiles from EXL's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What EXL hires for
Bar: share of EXL's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 96% of filings (21 occupations in total).
Show all 7 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Management Consultant | $114,049 | 234 |
| Data Scientist | $108,969 | 139 |
| Software Engineer | $119,328 | 114 |
| Statistician | $136,000 | 75 |
| Data Engineer | $130,500 | 19 |
| Systems Engineer / Architect | $137,750 | 18 |
| IT Manager | $193,000 | 14 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at EXL.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 19% of filings
Mid-level · 50% of filings
Senior · 18% of filings
Expert · 12% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $90,000 | 116 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $111,966 | 297 |
| Senior · Level III | $140,855 | 110 |
| Expert · Level IV | $173,266 | 73 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where EXL files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 11 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $125,000 | 288 |
| Hartford, CT | $101,830 | 70 |
| Dallas, TX | $100,000 | 45 |
| San Francisco, CA | $135,000 | 33 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $104,250 | 32 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $125,492 | 23 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $122,397 | 21 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $117,180 | 17 |
| Chicago, IL | $128,250 | 14 |
| Detroit, MI | $110,000 | 11 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $126,600 | 10 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $90,000 |
| 25th | $103,250 |
| 50th (median) | $119,000 |
| 75th | $142,771 |
| 90th | $172,653 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $88,275 | $80,337 | $106,166 | 267 |
| FY2021 | $87,838 | $80,000 | $111,286 | 287 |
| FY2022 | $97,490 | $90,249 | $119,163 | 307 |
| FY2023 | $102,440 | $87,911 | $126,027 | 260 |
| FY2024 | $106,571 | $94,529 | $127,400 | 247 |
| FY2025 | $115,000 | $101,234 | $137,368 | 425 |
| FY2026 | $125,000 | $105,402 | $150,125 | 234 |
Pay vs. prevailing wage
Filing at exactly the prevailing wage does not mean low pay: at senior levels and in high-cost areas the prevailing wage itself is high.
By legal entity
| Legal entity | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Exlservice.com, Llc | $118,500 | 647 |
| ExlService Technology Solutions, LLC | $129,696 | 11 |
| EXL | too few | 1 |
EXL files under several company names; this page adds them up. Median shown at 10+ filings.
Job titles at EXL
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Manager | $130,000 | $118k–$138.7k | 65 |
| Senior Consultant | $111,923 | $107.7k–$121.1k | 64 |
| Consultant | $94,560 | $86.9k–$100k | 54 |
| Senior Manager | $121,405 | $115.6k–$136.6k | 51 |
| Engagement Manager | $155,000 | $148.4k–$163.1k | 42 |
| Assistant Vice President | $149,956 | $134.1k–$165.9k | 36 |
| Manager | $106,488 | $102.3k–$111.7k | 34 |
| Lead Assistant Manager | $103,709 | $95.8k–$110.9k | 26 |
| Manager Services | $100,423 | $96.4k–$106.2k | 22 |
| Senior Engagement Manager | $181,488 | $175.2k–$189.9k | 22 |
| Assistant Manager Services | $88,000 | $85k–$90.9k | 13 |
| Senior Business Analyst | $96,331 | $81k–$127.9k | 12 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About EXL
EXL's filings list its industry as Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector, NAICS 5416). Its main U.S. filing address is in New York, NY and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Management Consultant, Data Scientist and Software Engineer and the main metro areas are New York, NY, Hartford, CT and Dallas, TX. The most common wage level in those years is Level II (mid-level).
- Founded
- 1999
- Headquarters
- New York City
- Website
- exlservice.com
- Stock
- Nasdaq: EXLS
Company facts on this page: Wikidata. Salary data: U.S. Department of Labor.
Questions
Does EXL sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. EXL filed 659 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications in FY2025–FY2026, the latest two fiscal years. The most recent filing in the data is from FY2026 Q3. A certified LCA is a step before the H-1B petition; it is not a visa approval.
How much does EXL pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on EXL's H-1B filings is $119,000; half of filings fall between $103,250 and $142,771. Bonus and stock are not included.