X.ai
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 79 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Computer Systems Design and Related Services
- Main U.S. filing address: Palo Alto, CA
At a glance
- Most filed: Software Engineer. 38% of its filings. After that come Research Scientist (Computer Science) and IT Manager.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 92% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $275,000, median prevailing wage $224,682.
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Percentiles from X.ai's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What X.ai hires for
Bar: share of X.ai's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 94% of filings (15 occupations in total).
Show all 3 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $262,257 | 30 |
| Research Scientist (Computer Science) | $275,000 | 18 |
| IT Manager | $360,000 | 15 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at X.ai.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 16% of filings
Mid-level · 28% of filings
Senior · 27% of filings
Expert · 29% of filings
Level medians mix different jobs, so a higher level can show a lower median. Within one job, pay rises with level.
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $170,000 | 13 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $230,625 | 22 |
| Senior · Level III | $318,781 | 21 |
| Expert · Level IV | $300,000 | 23 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where X.ai files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $280,000 | 63 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $166,000 |
| 25th | $205,000 |
| 50th (median) | $275,000 |
| 75th | $335,000 |
| 90th | $377,784 |
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.
Job titles at X.ai
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Member of Technical Staff | $280,000 | $226.1k–$350k | 57 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About X.ai
X.ai'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 Palo Alto, CA and its filings in the data run from FY2023 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Software Engineer, Research Scientist (Computer Science) and IT Manager and the main metro areas are San Jose, CA, New York, NY and Seattle, WA. The most common wage level in those years is Level IV (expert).
Questions
Does X.ai sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. X.ai filed 79 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 X.ai pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on X.ai's H-1B filings is $275,000; half of filings fall between $205,000 and $335,000. Bonus and stock are not included.