HCL H-1B salaries (2026)
Yes — HCL sponsors H-1B workers. Across 3,980 certified Labor Condition Applications, the median offered base wage is $112,474. Every figure below comes straight from the employer's own filings with the U.S. Department of Labor.
HCL filed 3,980 certified H-1B labor condition applications across 44 states between Oct 2024 and Mar 2026. The median offered base wage was $112,474.
- Median offered wage
- $112,474
- Certified filings
- 3,980
- Work locations
- 44 states
- Distinct roles
- 244
Most-filed roles at HCL
| Role | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | 438 | $100,510 |
| Technical Architect | 261 | $112,406 |
| Project Manager | 186 | $111,862 |
| Systems Analyst | 170 | $122,179 |
| Program Manager | 154 | $130,708 |
| It Project Managers | 152 | $135,000 |
| Technical Specialist | 151 | $114,400 |
| Design | 138 | $98,987 |
| Test | 135 | $102,086 |
| System Architect | 130 | $135,840 |
| Subject Matter Expert | 122 | $87,266 |
| Technical Manager | 116 | $115,731 |
Wage-level distribution
DOL prevailing-wage levels reflect the seniority the employer certified, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent).
| Level | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 186 | $81,047 |
| Level II — qualified | 2,112 | $101,239 |
| Level III — experienced | 1,237 | $122,179 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 445 | $144,310 |
Where HCL hires
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 1,226 | $111,600 |
| California | 495 | $131,281 |
| New Jersey | 315 | $118,466 |
| North Carolina | 288 | $113,547 |
| Washington | 196 | $136,540 |
| Florida | 152 | $106,390 |
| Georgia | 141 | $111,584 |
| Illinois | 132 | $104,989 |
| Pennsylvania | 103 | $105,602 |
| Massachusetts | 82 | $112,521 |
Recent certified filings
| Job title | Location | Wage | Level | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Technical Lead | San Antonio, Texas | $128,690 | III | Mar 2026 |
| UI DEVELOPER | CUMMING, Georgia | $130,707 | III | Mar 2026 |
| Domain\Technical Architect | Houston, Texas | $122,869 | III | Mar 2026 |
| Group Technical Architect | Washington, District of Columbia | $140,837 | III | Mar 2026 |
| Technical Lead | Portland, Oregon | $119,288 | III | Mar 2026 |
| Senior Developer | New York, New York | $103,653 | I | Mar 2026 |
| Technical Manager | Framingham, Massachusetts | $121,707 | III | Mar 2026 |
| Senior Test Lead | Vergennes, Vermont | $85,592 | III | Mar 2026 |
| SR. ORACLE PL/SQL DEVELOPER | ALLEN, Texas | $112,923 | II | Mar 2026 |
| Senior Program Manager | ARDEN HILLS, Minnesota | $130,083 | IV | Mar 2026 |
| Group Technical Architect | Orlando, Florida | $125,646 | III | Mar 2026 |
| Sr Subject Matter Expert(Tools-Automation) | Collierville, Tennessee | $108,492 | III | Mar 2026 |
| Sr Subject Matter Expert | Denver, Colorado | $122,866 | III | Mar 2026 |
| Service Delivery Manager | Morrisville, North Carolina | $157,560 | IV | Mar 2026 |
| Project Manager | Phoenix, Arizona | $130,008 | III | Mar 2026 |
| Senior Project Manager | Frisco, Texas | $120,130 | II | Mar 2026 |
| Senior Technical Manager | Lakeville, Massachusetts | $116,538 | III | Mar 2026 |
| Domain\Technical Architect | Houston, Texas | $122,869 | III | Mar 2026 |
| Senior Technical Architect | Atlanta, Georgia | $120,447 | III | Mar 2026 |
| Subject Matter Expert(Support&Ops) | Fort Collins, Colorado | $96,750 | III | Mar 2026 |
| Technical Lead (Support -Operations) | Redmond, Washington | $167,086 | III | Mar 2026 |
| Technical Architect | Louisville, Kentucky | $94,572 | III | Mar 2026 |
| Senior Technical Lead | Orlando, Florida | $90,730 | II | Mar 2026 |
| Senior Technical Lead | Phoenix, Arizona | $125,004 | III | Mar 2026 |
| Technical Architect | Phoenix, Arizona | $121,008 | III | Mar 2026 |
| SR. SOFTWARE ENGINEER | WASHINGTON, District of Columbia | $140,837 | III | Mar 2026 |
| Technical Specialist | Santa Clara, California | $181,293 | III | Mar 2026 |
| Account Manager - Individual Contributor | Tampa, Florida | $131,000 | II | Mar 2026 |
| Senior Test Lead | Mc Lean, Virginia | $128,461 | III | Mar 2026 |
| JAVA DEVELOPER | DOWNINGTOWN, Pennsylvania | $109,845 | II | Mar 2026 |
| Senior Group Technical Architect | Redmond, Washington | $167,024 | IV | Mar 2026 |
| Senior Technical Lead | Phoenix, Arizona | $124,008 | III | Mar 2026 |
| Tower Lead (Support & Operations) | Frisco, Texas | $124,947 | III | Mar 2026 |
| Technical Lead | Fremont, California | $113,651 | II | Mar 2026 |
| Senior Technical Lead | Shoreview, Minnesota | $90,418 | II | Mar 2026 |
| Project Lead | Phoenix, Arizona | $137,750 | III | Mar 2026 |
| Director - Product Management | Apex, North Carolina | $264,321 | IV | Mar 2026 |
| Senior Technical Manager | Raleigh, North Carolina | $172,466 | III | Mar 2026 |
| Service Delivery Manager | Frisco, Texas | $144,310 | IV | Mar 2026 |
| Service Delivery Manager | Frisco,TX, Texas | $144,310 | IV | Mar 2026 |
| Technical Lead | Princeton, New Jersey | $101,329 | II | Mar 2026 |
| Customer Delivery Head | Durham, North Carolina | $157,560 | IV | Mar 2026 |
| Test Specialist | San Antonio, Texas | $98,134 | III | Mar 2026 |
| Sr Subject Matter Expert (Support&Ops) | Highlands Ranch, Colorado | $132,086 | III | Mar 2026 |
| Lead Consultant | San Antonio, Texas | $130,000 | III | Mar 2026 |
| Subject Matter Expert (Support&Ops) | New York, New York | $120,000 | III | Mar 2026 |
| Subject Matter Expert (Support&Ops) | New York, New York | $120,000 | III | Mar 2026 |
| Group Technical Architect | Holmdel, New Jersey | $135,000 | III | Mar 2026 |
| Subject Matter Expert (Support&Ops) | Jacksonville, Florida | $105,000 | III | Mar 2026 |
| SR. CLINICAL SAS DEVELOPER | PRINCETON JUNCTION, New Jersey | $130,603 | III | Mar 2026 |
Legal entities included: HCL AMERICA INC; HCL America Solutions Inc; HCL America, Inc.; HCL GLOBAL SYSTEMS INC; HCL GLOBAL SYSTEMS INC.; HCL GLOBAL SYSTEMS LLC.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC certified Labor Condition Applications (H-1B, H-1B1, E-3), public disclosure data. Wages are employer-offered base pay and exclude bonuses, equity, and other compensation. Denied and withdrawn filings are excluded. Figures reflect filings decided Oct 2024–Mar 2026.
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