For Indian professionals planning to work in the United States, Indian IT consulting firms have historically been the most common H1B visa sponsors. Companies like TCS, Infosys, Wipro, and Cognizant have placed hundreds of thousands of Indian workers in the US over the past decade. But not all of them have the same approval record, and the salary differences between firms are significant.
H1BTrack, a free H1B sponsorship database built from over 2.2 million LCA filings covering FY2019 to FY2026, tracks every petition filed by these companies. Here is what the data shows for the top Indian IT sponsors in the US.
Top Indian IT H1B Sponsors: The Complete Picture
Cognizant Technology Solutions is the largest Indian-origin H1B sponsor by total positions with 50,945 filings. The company has processed 20,433 approvals against just 311 denials, giving it a 98.5% approval rate. Average salaries sit at $104,116, making Cognizant one of the stronger paying consulting firms on this list.
Tata Consultancy Services comes in second with 38,091 total positions and 60,083 approvals. However, TCS also recorded 5,257 denials, bringing its approval rate to 92%. Average salaries at TCS are $89,486, the second lowest among major Indian sponsors. The high denial count reflects USCIS scrutiny on IT staffing and third-party placement arrangements that TCS commonly uses.
Infosys Limited has filed 26,849 positions with 52,902 approvals but also 6,879 denials, giving it an 88.5% approval rate, the lowest among the top Indian sponsors. Average salaries stand at $94,339. The denial volume at Infosys is worth noting for candidates evaluating offers, as it suggests a higher risk of petition rejection compared to peers.
HCL America has processed 14,733 positions with a 91.1% approval rate and average salaries of $109,223, the highest among the traditional Indian IT consulting firms. HCL’s salary numbers reflect a slightly different client mix compared to TCS and Infosys.
Wipro Limited shows 9,837 positions with a 90.1% approval rate and average salaries of $89,960, the lowest on this list. Like TCS and Infosys, Wipro’s consulting and staffing model has faced consistent denial pressure from USCIS over the years.
LTIMindTree Limited stands out with 8,008 positions and a remarkable 99.1% approval rate, the highest among all Indian IT sponsors on this list. Average salaries are $104,224. LTIMindTree’s strong approval record makes it one of the safer choices for candidates comparing Indian consulting firm offers.
Mphasis Corporation has filed 6,174 positions with a 96.2% approval rate and average salaries of $115,396, the highest on this entire list. For Indian professionals seeking a consulting firm with strong approvals and better compensation, Mphasis is worth researching.
Tech Mahindra Americas shows 6,007 positions with a 90.8% approval rate and average salaries of $99,016. Tech Mahindra sits in the middle of the pack, with approval rates similar to TCS and Wipro but slightly better compensation.
Hexaware Technologies has processed 2,597 positions with a 96.8% approval rate and average salaries of $96,288. Hexaware’s approval rate is significantly better than the Big Four Indian IT firms despite operating at a smaller scale.
Larsen and Toubro Infotech shows 2,045 positions with a 92.9% approval rate and average salaries of $96,793. LTI has since merged with Mindtree to form LTIMindTree, so candidates should check the combined entity’s profile for the most current data.
Persistent Systems has filed 1,365 positions with a 94% approval rate and average salaries of $99,923. Persistent operates at a smaller scale but maintains a solid approval record compared to the larger Indian IT firms.
Coforge Limited shows 1,017 positions with a 98.7% approval rate and average salaries of $102,622. Despite its smaller size, Coforge’s near-perfect approval rate puts it among the most reliable Indian sponsors on this list.
Zensar Technologies has processed 649 positions with a 94.6% approval rate and average salaries of $110,820. Zensar offers some of the better compensation numbers among mid-size Indian IT sponsors.
The Approval Rate Gap You Need to Know About
The most important finding in this data is the wide approval rate gap between different Indian IT firms. LTIMindTree at 99.1% and Coforge at 98.7% are dramatically safer bets than Infosys at 88.5% or Wipro at 90.1%. For a candidate holding multiple offers from Indian IT firms, that gap could be the difference between a successful petition and a denial.
The salary gap is equally telling. Mphasis averages $115,396 while TCS and Wipro both sit below $90,000. Over a three-year H1B term, that difference compounds significantly. Indian professionals evaluating consulting firm offers should look beyond the brand name and check the actual compensation data before accepting.
How to Check Any Company Before Accepting an Offer
The firms above are the largest Indian IT sponsors, but there are thousands of other companies in the US that hire Indian professionals on H1B visas, including mid-size tech firms, hospitals, universities, and financial institutions that often offer better salaries and higher approval rates than the large consulting firms.
Before accepting any US job offer, search the employer on H1BTrack to see their full petition history, year-by-year filing trends, and approval rates going back to FY2019. The database covers 132,000 companies across all 50 states and is completely free to use with no signup required.
