Xcel Energy Services H-1B salaries (2026)
Yes — Xcel Energy Services sponsors H-1B workers. Across 7 certified Labor Condition Applications, the median offered base wage is $128,000. Every figure below comes straight from the employer's own filings with the U.S. Department of Labor.
Xcel Energy Services filed 7 certified H-1B labor condition applications across 3 states between Dec 2024 and Mar 2026. The median offered base wage was $128,000.
- Median offered wage
- $128,000
- Certified filings
- 7
- Work locations
- 3 states
- Distinct roles
- 7
Most-filed roles at Xcel Energy Services
| Role | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Engineer | 1 | $76,898 |
| Principal Ai Architect | 1 | $200,000 |
| Project Manager Ii | 1 | $128,000 |
| Senior It Engineer | 1 | $168,054 |
| Senior Planner Buyer | 1 | $95,636 |
| Staff Engineer | 1 | $91,155 |
| Transmission Planning Manager | 1 | $178,000 |
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 | 2 | $84,027 |
| Level III — experienced | 2 | $111,818 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 3 | $178,000 |
Where Xcel Energy Services hires
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 3 | $91,155 |
| Colorado | 2 | $136,818 |
| Texas | 2 | $184,027 |
Recent certified filings
| Job title | Location | Wage | Level | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior IT Engineer | Amarillo, Texas | $168,054 | IV | Mar 2026 |
| Principal AI Architect | Cedar Park, Texas | $200,000 | IV | Jan 2026 |
| Project Manager II | Minneapolis, Minnesota | $128,000 | III | Jul 2025 |
| Transmission Planning Manager | Denver, Colorado | $178,000 | IV | Jul 2025 |
| Engineer | Minneapolis, Minnesota | $76,898 | I | May 2025 |
| Staff Engineer | Minneapolis, Minnesota | $91,155 | I | Apr 2025 |
| Senior Planner Buyer | Henderson, Colorado | $95,636 | III | Dec 2024 |
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 Denied and withdrawn filings are excluded.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 Dec 2024–Mar 2026.
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For general educational purposes, not career or financial advice. Wages are employer-offered base pay from certified DOL LCA records and may differ from total compensation.