Xylem

Xylem Inc. is a global water technology company that designs, manufactures, and services engineered products and solutions to tackle critical water and infrastructure challenges. Established in 2011 as a spin-off from ITT Corporation, Xylem has a rich history dating back to 1901, with significant innovations in pump technology and water management. Headquartered in Rye Brook, New York, Xylem operates in over 50 countries and sells services and solutions in more than 150 countries. The company offers a wide range of products and services that cover the entire water cycle, including drinking water delivery, wastewater management, environmental return, and smart metering. Xylem's operations are organized into three segments: Water Infrastructure, Applied Water, and Measurement & Control Solutions, all focused on addressing customer needs through technological innovation.

Machinery Washington, United States ~5,585 employees NYSE: XYL

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Employees
5,585
+1% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$1.6M
Revenue ~$9B
Stock
XYL
NYSE
12-month attrition
9.8%
Tech: 10.4%
H1B filings, FY2026
10
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
260
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Xylem went from 5,207 employees in Oct 2024 to 5,585 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 280 people joined, 146 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other1,554
Engineering1,266
Operations777
Sales774
Finance466
Success247
HR170
Marketing130

Executive compensation

Salaries at Xylem

All salaries

22 salary profiles in India

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity · US salaries

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering43
Operations5
Consulting2
Sales2
Executive2

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 10 filings.

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Xylem FAQ

How many employees does Xylem have?

Xylem has about 5,585 employees, up 1% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

Does Xylem sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Xylem filed 10 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is Xylem's revenue per employee?

Xylem makes about $1.62M in revenue per employee, based on $9.04B annual revenue and 5,585 employees.

How much does Xylem pay?

6figr has 22 salary profiles for Xylem in India and 13 in the US, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the Xylem salaries page. See Xylem salaries in India

Is Xylem a public company?

Yes. Xylem is publicly traded under the ticker XYL on NYSE.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.