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Xcel Energy Services, Inc

22 H-1B petitions, 95.5% certified, $109,860 median salary, FY2023–2025.

Minneapolis, MN NAICS: 22112

The verdict

Xcel Energy Services, Inc filed 22 H-1B petitions, more than 92% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 95.5% with a $109,860 median offered wage.

22
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2025
95.5%
DOL-certified
$109,860
median offered wage
Top 8%
of sponsors by volume

Based in Minneapolis, MN. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: Xcel Energy Services, Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Xcel Energy Services, Inc filed 22 Labor Condition Applications covering 22 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2025. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 95.5% (21 certified of 22 filed), a useful proxy for how cleanly their prevailing-wage attestations pass the Labor Department’s preliminary review before USCIS adjudication.

Compensation spread. Offered wages on Xcel Energy Services, Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $76,898 at the low end to $178,000 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $109,860. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Senior Engineer - Transmission Planning (4 petitions at $100,946 avg), followed by Valuation Analyst and Sr. IT Engineer. H-1B salaries reported on LCAs must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for the role and worksite, so the spread also tracks wage-level geography and seniority.

Geographic footprint. Xcel Energy Services, Inc is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN under NAICS code 22112, and places H-1B workers across 3 states, most heavily in MN, CO, TX. Combined, these signals give a granular view of how one employer uses the H-1B program, volume, approval cleanliness, wage posture, and where the jobs actually sit on the map.

Where Xcel Energy Services, Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Xcel Energy Services, Inc is #9,432 of 119,880 employers nationally and #101 of 1,538 employers headquartered in MN. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

95.5%

Avg. Salary

$109,860

Median Salary

$109,860

Total Workers

22

Compare with another sponsor

Xcel Energy Services, Inc vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$109,860 · 16% lower than US Bank National Association
This sponsor
Peer
$131,146
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate95.5% · 3% lower than US Bank National Association
This sponsor
Peer
98.9%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions22 · 99% lower than US Bank National Association
This sponsor
Peer
2,204
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2025) 55.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Xcel Energy Services, Inc

Minimum
$76,898
Maximum
$178,000
Average Salary
$109,860

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+13.4%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Fully Competent (Level IV)

36.4% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

HENNEPIN, MN

31.8% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2025

FY2023 11 petitions · 45.5% certified · $108,817 avg
FY2024 5 petitions · 100% certified · $112,449 avg
FY2025 6 petitions · 83.3% certified · $109,615 avg
Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 11 5 $108,817
FY2024 5 5 $112,449
FY2025 6 5 $109,615

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Xcel Energy Services, Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Senior Engineer - Transmission Planning 4 $100,946
Valuation Analyst 2 $94,500
Sr. IT Engineer 2 $149,773
Project Manager I 2 $82,597
Engineer 2 $82,449
Transmission Planning Manager 1 $178,000
Staff Engineer 1 $91,155
Senior Planner Buyer 1 $95,636
SR IT Engineer 1 $139,464
Project Manager II 1 $128,000
Process Automation Developer III 1 $96,741
Process Autom Developer 1 $95,000
Principal Transmission Planning Engineer 1 $149,000
IT Data & Analytics Lead 1 $126,500
Associate Data Scientist 1 $95,004

Geographic Distribution

Where Xcel Energy Services, Inc places H-1B workers across the United States

MN 8 petitions
CO 7 petitions
TX 7 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by Xcel Energy Services, Inc

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Project Manager II Minneapolis, MN $128,000 Certified FY2025
Transmission Planning Manager Denver, CO $178,000 Certified FY2025
Engineer Minneapolis, MN $76,898 Certified FY2025
Engineer Minneapolis, MN $88,000 Withdrawn FY2025
Staff Engineer Minneapolis, MN $91,155 Certified FY2025
Senior Planner Buyer Henderson, CO $95,636 Certified FY2025
IT Data & Analytics Lead Denver, CO $126,500 Certified FY2024
Process Autom Developer Amarillo, TX $95,000 Certified FY2024
Principal Transmission Planning Engineer Amarillo, TX $149,000 Certified FY2024
Associate Data Scientist Denver, CO $95,004 Certified FY2024
Process Automation Developer III Denver, CO $96,741 Certified FY2024
SR IT Engineer Amarillo, TX $139,464 Certified FY2023
Project Manager I Minneapolis, MN $82,597 Certified FY2023
Senior Engineer - Transmission Planning Amarillo, TX $98,585 Certified - Withdrawn FY2023
Senior Engineer - Transmission Planning Amarillo, TX $103,306 Certified - Withdrawn FY2023
Valuation Analyst Denver , CO $94,500 Certified - Withdrawn FY2023
Sr. IT Engineer Minneapolis, MN $149,773 Certified FY2023
Project Manager I Minneapolis, MN $82,597 Certified FY2023
Sr. IT Engineer Minneapolis, MN $149,773 Certified FY2023
Senior Engineer - Transmission Planning Amarillo, TX $98,585 Certified - Withdrawn FY2023
Senior Engineer - Transmission Planning Amarillo, TX $103,306 Certified - Withdrawn FY2023
Valuation Analyst Denver , CO $94,500 Certified - Withdrawn FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has Xcel Energy Services, Inc filed?

Xcel Energy Services, Inc has filed 22 H-1B LCA petitions covering 22 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2025.

What is the H-1B approval rate for Xcel Energy Services, Inc?

Xcel Energy Services, Inc has a 95.5% certification rate, with 21 out of 22 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at Xcel Energy Services, Inc?

The average H-1B salary at Xcel Energy Services, Inc is $109,860. Salaries range from $76,898 to $178,000.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at Xcel Energy Services, Inc?

The top H-1B job titles at Xcel Energy Services, Inc include Senior Engineer - Transmission Planning, Valuation Analyst, Sr. IT Engineer. The most common position is Senior Engineer - Transmission Planning with 4 petitions at an average salary of $100,946.

Where is Xcel Energy Services, Inc located?

Xcel Energy Services, Inc is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 3 states, with the most positions in MN, CO, TX.

Is Xcel Energy Services, Inc H-1B dependent?

No, Xcel Energy Services, Inc is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has Xcel Energy Services, Inc's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

Xcel Energy Services, Inc filed 11 petitions in FY2023 and 6 in FY2025. Average salary increased from $108,817 to $109,615.

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Data Sources

H-1B visa petition data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Labor Condition Application (LCA) disclosure files. Data covers fiscal years 2023 through 2026. Salary figures reflect amounts listed on LCA petitions, not actual compensation paid. Certification of an LCA does not guarantee visa approval.

Source: DOL Foreign Labor Performance Data

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, LCA Disclosure Data (FY2023–FY2026)

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