HCLTech
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 4,637 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Computer Systems Design and Related Services
- Main U.S. filing address: Santa Clara, CA
- Includes 3 legal entities
At a glance
- HCLTech hires mid-level. 55% of its filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B employers.
- Most filed: Systems Engineer / Architect. 52% of its filings. After that come Programmer Analyst and Software Engineer.
- Often files at the prevailing wage. 52% of filings are at exactly the prevailing wage, which at HCLTech's jobs and locations has a median of $101,691.
- 3rd among the largest filers in its industry. HCLTech's median ($112,923) is below Google and Capgemini America and above Compunnel Software Group.
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Percentiles from HCLTech's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What HCLTech hires for
Bar: share of HCLTech's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 97% of filings (26 occupations in total).
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| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Systems Engineer / Architect | $118,462 | 2,420 |
| Programmer Analyst | $100,000 | 744 |
| Software Engineer | $123,438 | 330 |
| QA Engineer | $102,710 | 297 |
| Systems Analyst | $120,600 | 197 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $98,966 | 167 |
| Network Support Specialist | $83,200 | 150 |
| Sales Engineer | $128,190 | 99 |
| Network Administrator | $104,478 | 67 |
| Electronics Engineer | $120,068 | 32 |
| Information Security Analyst | $135,945 | 25 |
| User Support Specialist | $97,145 | 20 |
| Management Consultant | $139,448 | 19 |
| Database Administrator | $117,000 | 17 |
| Electrical Engineer | $117,239 | 16 |
| Data Scientist | $95,000 | 11 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at HCLTech.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 4% of filings
Mid-level · 55% of filings
Senior · 31% of filings
Expert · 11% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $81,047 | 186 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $102,219 | 2,536 |
| Senior · Level III | $122,866 | 1,415 |
| Expert · Level IV | $144,310 | 500 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
HCLTech vs. industry peers
Google$186,000
Capgemini America$130,000
HCLTech$112,923
Compunnel Software Group$110,000
Cognizant$109,886
Infosys$92,581
Tata Consultancy Services$87,589
Median base salary, all jobs, FY2025–FY2026. Largest H-1B filers with the same industry code (NAICS 5415).
Where HCLTech files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
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Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $83,658 |
| 25th | $95,472 |
| 50th (median) | $112,923 |
| 75th | $132,000 |
| 90th | $147,538 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $93,558 | $81,152 | $108,971 | 4,964 |
| FY2021 | $95,555 | $80,891 | $113,027 | 4,731 |
| FY2022 | $100,440 | $87,984 | $117,900 | 4,389 |
| FY2023 | $105,832 | $91,206 | $122,262 | 4,204 |
| FY2024 | $103,938 | $86,681 | $123,781 | 4,322 |
| FY2025 | $108,464 | $91,481 | $128,700 | 3,180 |
| FY2026 | $120,536 | $107,016 | $135,512 | 1,457 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hcl America Inc | $112,819 | 4,135 |
| Hcl Global Systems Inc | $113,547 | 458 |
| HCL America Solutions Inc | $99,238 | 44 |
HCLTech files under several company names; this page adds them up. Median shown at 10+ filings.
Job titles at HCLTech
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Technical Lead | $102,814 | $91.3k–$121.9k | 355 |
| Technical Architect | $108,269 | $96.2k–$124.9k | 180 |
| Technical Lead | $98,000 | $85.5k–$115.6k | 175 |
| Systems Analyst | $122,179 | $109.4k–$138.2k | 171 |
| IT Project Managers | $135,000 | $119.1k–$152.4k | 151 |
| Senior Technical Architect | $119,723 | $108k–$132.6k | 140 |
| System Architect | $135,840 | $117k–$144.3k | 130 |
| Technical Specialist | $109,282 | $95.2k–$126k | 122 |
| Project Manager | $111,550 | $97.8k–$126k | 120 |
| Senior Design Lead | $99,385 | $92.3k–$122.3k | 105 |
| Program Manager | $126,818 | $118.3k–$140.1k | 104 |
| Group Technical Architect | $135,000 | $118.9k–$148.5k | 93 |
| Senior Test Lead | $101,659 | $86.8k–$116.1k | 92 |
| Programmer Analyst | $100,440 | $86k–$119.9k | 87 |
| Senior Project Manager | $114,795 | $101.4k–$127k | 87 |
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| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Program Manager | $139,298 | $127.2k–$151.8k | 86 |
| Technical Manager | $111,956 | $99.8k–$123.4k | 84 |
| IT Project Manager | $132,579 | $107.6k–$146.5k | 75 |
| Senior Technical Specialist | $137,004 | $119.1k–$150k | 75 |
| Test Lead | $102,707 | $92k–$114.9k | 70 |
| Senior Technical Manager | $118,766 | $105.8k–$130.1k | 64 |
| Senior Developer | $76,315 | $66.6k–$94.3k | 57 |
| Network Administrator | $108,270 | $98k–$117.9k | 55 |
| Software Engineer | $105,997 | $88.9k–$119.8k | 55 |
| Design Lead | $98,966 | $90k–$110.3k | 52 |
| Software Developer | $111,946 | $106k–$126.9k | 50 |
| Senior Designer | $85,000 | $77.3k–$98.7k | 47 |
| Lead Consultant | $111,731 | $90.6k–$122.2k | 46 |
| Subject Matter Expert | $75,691 | $65.9k–$83.9k | 43 |
| Senior Subject Matter Expert | $83,658 | $71k–$118.5k | 41 |
| Senior Project Lead | $103,260 | $90k–$119.1k | 40 |
| Service Delivery Manager | $135,895 | $118.2k–$144.6k | 36 |
| ERP Specialist | $111,550 | $106.5k–$120.9k | 35 |
| Senior Group Technical Architect | $148,114 | $139.1k–$165.5k | 34 |
| Test Manager | $106,517 | $100.3k–$118.5k | 33 |
| Track Manager | $84,115 | $83.7k–$90k | 33 |
| Senior Tester | $87,000 | $77.4k–$101.4k | 31 |
| Subject Matter Expert Support Ops | $109,242 | $95.3k–$118.9k | 31 |
| Account Manager Individual Contributor | $124,384 | $97.4k–$148.8k | 30 |
| Senior Subject Matter Expert Support Ops | $118,853 | $112k–$132.1k | 29 |
| Test Specialist | $110,000 | $101.3k–$127.7k | 27 |
| Business Specialist | $113,846 | $96.5k–$129k | 26 |
| Solution Architect | $151,664 | $143.1k–$164k | 26 |
| Test Analyst | $92,834 | $82.2k–$109.6k | 26 |
| Consultant | $87,751 | $74.8k–$105.9k | 24 |
| Domain Technical Architect | $124,186 | $118.5k–$128.6k | 24 |
| Lead Business Analyst | $104,562 | $94.3k–$119.4k | 24 |
| Project Lead | $102,274 | $87.7k–$115.2k | 23 |
| Track Lead | $84,157 | $76.9k–$101.9k | 23 |
| Development Lead Robotics | $102,424 | $76.2k–$106.7k | 22 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $127,348 | $117.1k–$140.8k | 22 |
| Full Stack Lead | $122,970 | $106.6k–$139.3k | 21 |
| User Support Specialists | $97,145 | $87.5k–$121.5k | 20 |
| Senior Software Developer | $131,154 | $119.6k–$137.4k | 18 |
| Information Security Analysts | $144,789 | $119.5k–$146.3k | 17 |
| Senior ERP Specialist | $119,995 | $113.9k–$134.5k | 17 |
| Domain Consultant | $139,165 | $136.4k–$149.1k | 16 |
| Senior Full Stack Developer | $126,838 | $105.2k–$154.4k | 16 |
| Senior Test Manager | $124,580 | $109.6k–$130k | 16 |
| Senior Test Specialist | $120,282 | $108.9k–$140.7k | 16 |
| Administrator Support Operations | $61,901 | $60k–$68.5k | 15 |
| Senior Business Specialist | $130,000 | $112.6k–$140.8k | 15 |
| Senior Solution Architect | $158,974 | $157.6k–$192.3k | 14 |
| Senior Technical Consultant | $90,002 | $81.3k–$100.6k | 14 |
| Tower Lead Support Operations | $122,920 | $111.9k–$150.4k | 13 |
| Database Administrator | $113,766 | $96.9k–$120.4k | 12 |
| Senior Data Engineer | $135,907 | $127.3k–$139.2k | 12 |
| Senior Service Delivery Manager | $117,582 | $110.1k–$119.8k | 12 |
| Senior Support Lead | $95,212 | $89.9k–$107k | 12 |
| Technical Support Specialist | $139,371 | $112.2k–$140.3k | 12 |
| Du Head 1 Client Specific | $145,246 | $132.6k–$152.5k | 11 |
| Lead Administrator | $84,115 | $79.9k–$85.5k | 11 |
| Senior Administrator Support Operations | $90,002 | $60.7k–$103.1k | 11 |
| Account Manager | $138,917 | $106.3k–$170.5k | 10 |
| DEVOPS Engineer | $108,098 | $107.5k–$120.1k | 10 |
| Full Stack Engineer | $131,425 | $120.3k–$135k | 10 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $97,625 | $83.8k–$112.2k | 10 |
| Senior Domain Technical Architect | $127,251 | $126.4k–$141.3k | 10 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About HCLTech
HCLTech's filings list its industry as Computer Systems Design and Related Services (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector, NAICS 5415). Its main U.S. filing address is in Santa Clara, CA and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Systems Engineer / Architect, Programmer Analyst and Software Engineer and the main metro areas are Dallas, TX, San Antonio, TX and New York, NY. The most common wage level in those years is Level II (mid-level).
Questions
Does HCLTech sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. HCLTech filed 4,637 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 HCLTech pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on HCLTech's H-1B filings is $112,923; half of filings fall between $95,472 and $132,000. Bonus and stock are not included.