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Xcel Energy pays a median of $118K ($97K–$136K) across 85 public job postings (2025–2026).
Median: $118K · Based on 85 public Xcel Energy job postings · Updated October 27, 2026
This Xcel Energy salary benchmark is built from public job postings — no private placement data. Figures reflect the posted-range midpoint (equity is separate) and are refreshed as new postings are collected.
0% of Xcel Energy's disclosed-pay roles are remote-friendly.
Most-required skills across these postings: Project Management (6) · GAAP (4) · Team Leadership (3) · Supply Chain (3) · Python (3) · Budgeting (2) · Tax Preparation (2) · HRIS (2) · Change Management (1) · Requirements Gathering (1).
Commonly listed: dental (68) · mental-health (68) · hsa-fsa (68) · 401k (68) · life-ins (68) · pto (68) · parental (68) · childcare (68).
Xcel Energy is Public stage · 6,565–6,565 employees · founded 2000 · HQ Minneapolis, Minnesota. This context shapes pay: later-stage, well-funded companies tend to anchor base salary higher.
Roles typically ask for around 4 years of experience (up to 10+ for the most senior). Most postings don't state a degree requirement; of the 42 that do, Bachelor's and Associate's are most common.
The figures on this page are the midpoint of each posting's advertised salary range (which, for commission roles, includes on-target earnings). Equity is a separate — and often large — component of total compensation, especially at high-growth and AI-native companies; 72% of these postings reference equity. Equity is not included in the medians above.
Beyond the posted-range midpoint, postings indicate: common structures: hourly, salaried. Bonus, commission, and equity vary by role and are not included in the base medians above.
Xcel Energy has 85 open roles right now, and this benchmark draws on 85 public job postings with disclosed pay. 50 of these roles were first seen in the last 30 days (65 in the last 90). Mostly full-time, with 23 contract roles in the mix.
Compare Xcel Energy's pay with companies in the same space:
| Company | Median pay | vs Xcel Energy | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calpine | $138K | ↑ +16% | Acquired |
| NiSource | $121K | ↑ +2% | Public |
| Ameren | $122K | ↑ +3% | Public |
| Heron Power | $170K | ↑ +44% | Series B |
| Pacific Fusion | $185K | ↑ +57% | Series A |
| PBF Energy | $148K | ↑ +25% | Public |
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What does Xcel Energy pay?
The median pay is $118K, with a typical range of $97K–$136K, based on 85 public job postings (2025–2026). Base only — equity is separate.
What is the highest-paying job at Xcel Energy?
One of the highest-paying open roles is Director Nuclear Engineering Fleet Operations - Welch, MN, at $171K–$242K base.
Where does this data come from?
Public job postings on company career pages and public job boards — no private placement or client data.
Posted-range midpoints (USD) aggregated from 85 public Xcel Energy job postings (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. Roles, departments, skills, and experience are parsed from the postings. Base salary only — equity excluded. Last refreshed October 27, 2026.
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