Exl H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Exl filed 321 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #118 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 20.5% from last year.
Of those filings, 73.2% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $120,000, below the national H-1B median of $126,403.
37% of Exl's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 2.4 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Exl's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Manager (65 cases), Consultant (63 cases), Assistant Manager (36 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in NJ (85), NY (73), CT (35).
FY2026 filings
321
Rank #118 nationally
Approval rate
73.2%
235 certified
Median salary
$120,000
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
2.4×
Wage-weighted system
H-1B lottery positioning
Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, Level I filings receive 1 entry, Level II get 2, Level III get 3, and Level IV get 4. 37% of Exl's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 2.4 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Manager | 65 | $122,281 |
| Consultant | 63 | $108,238 |
| Assistant Manager | 36 | $103,466 |
| Engagement Manager | 31 | $166,354 |
| Project Manager | 22 | $129,138 |
| Assistant Vice President | 17 | $163,949 |
| Business Analyst | 10 | $113,980 |
| Data Engineer | 8 | $142,012 |
| Vice President | 5 | $226,783 |
| Software Developer | 5 | $118,584 |
Top worksite states
NJ
85 filings
NY
73 filings
CT
35 filings
TX
33 filings
IN
16 filings
PA
15 filings
FL
10 filings
AZ
9 filings
CA
7 filings
GA
6 filings
Year-over-year trend
Exl filed 404 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 321 in FY2026 — a decrease of 20.5%.
Exl H-1B FAQs
Does Exl sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Exl filed 321 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #118 nationally. A labor condition application (LCA) is the required first step before an H-1B petition, so this filing volume is a strong signal of active sponsorship.
What is Exl's H-1B approval rate?
73.2% of Exl's FY2026 H-1B filings were certified by the Department of Labor, with 1 denied. Note that LCA certification is distinct from USCIS petition approval, but a high certification rate indicates clean, compliant filings.
How much does Exl pay H-1B workers?
Exl's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $120,000 (average $129,083). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Exl sponsor most on H-1B?
Manager leads with 65 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $122,281. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Exl hire H-1B workers?
NJ is Exl's top H-1B worksite state with 85 filings in FY2026, followed by NY (73) and CT (35). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Exl?
No employer can guarantee lottery selection, but wage levels matter: under the 2026 wage-weighted system, Level I filings get 1 entry while Level IV get 4. Based on Exl's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 2.4 entries per filing. Higher-wage offers at the same employer carry better odds.
Other top H-1B sponsors
Data source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification — Labor Condition Application disclosure data, FY2024–FY2026. An LCA is filed by the employer before an H-1B petition; disclosure data does not indicate USCIS petition outcomes. Last updated: October 2026.