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title: 'H-1B Visa Sponsors in the US: Top Employers Ranked'
description: See which employers file the most H-1B petitions in the US, what wages they file,
  and how sponsors rank by state, city, sector and industry.
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date: 2026-10-07T08:19:31Z
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  with the wages on those filings.
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# H-1B Visa Sponsors in the US

Employers that filed H-1B Labor Condition Applications with the Department of Labor. A filing is not a hire or a promise to sponsor.

- **H-1B petitions:** 544,386 (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3)
- **Sponsors:** 59,342 employers that filed
- **Median filed wage:** $138,070/yr across all petitions
- **Sponsors with open jobs:** 8,992
- Updated quarterly

*LCA filings with the U.S. Department of Labor, FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3*

## Which companies sponsor the most H-1B visas?

Amazon filed the most petitions, 24,674, nearly three times Google’s 8,839.

| # | Employer | Petitions | Median filed wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Amazon](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/amazon?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 24,674 | $149,240 |
| 2 | [Google](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/google?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 8,839 | $189,000 |
| 3 | [Apple](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/apple?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 8,084 | $189,761 |
| 4 | [Meta](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/meta?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 6,402 | $186,763 |
| 5 | Cognizant | 6,203 | $113,277 |
| 6 | EY | 6,040 | $153,000 |
| 7 | Deloitte | 5,953 | $122,800 |
| 8 | [Microsoft](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/microsoft?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 5,367 | $177,000 |
| 9 | JPMorganChase | 3,781 | $144,000 |
| 10 | [Infosys](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/infosys?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 3,646 | $102,741 |

*58,928 more sponsors with FoundRole Pro.*

## Where H-1B sponsors file, by state

California filed the most, 107,549 petitions, then Texas 87,087 and New York 50,148.

### [California](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 107,549 petitions

- [San Francisco](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/san-francisco-ca?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 14,776
- [San Jose](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/san-jose-ca?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 14,579
- [Sunnyvale](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/sunnyvale-ca?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 12,289
- [Santa Clara](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/santa-clara-ca?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 9,357
- [Mountain View](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/mountain-view-ca?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 6,950
- [All 46 places](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/california?utm_source=ai_markdown)

### [Texas](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/texas?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 87,087 petitions

- [Austin](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/austin-tx?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 14,552
- [Irving](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/irving-tx?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 9,887
- [Plano](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/plano-tx?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 9,677
- [Dallas](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/dallas-tx?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 9,347
- [Houston](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/houston-tx?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 8,571
- [All 34 places](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/texas?utm_source=ai_markdown)

### [New York](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/new-york?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 50,148 petitions

- [New York](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/new-york-ny?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 35,888
- [Brooklyn](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/brooklyn-ny?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 3,530
- [Albany](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/albany-ny?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 902
- [Buffalo](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/buffalo-ny?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 744
- [Rochester](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/rochester-ny?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 665
- [All 13 places](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/new-york?utm_source=ai_markdown)

### [Washington](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/washington?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 35,440 petitions

- [Seattle](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/seattle-wa?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 16,983
- [Bellevue](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/bellevue-wa?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 9,199
- [Redmond](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/redmond-wa?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 5,413
- [Kirkland](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/kirkland-wa?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1,300
- [Issaquah](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/issaquah-wa?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 524
- [All 10 places](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/washington?utm_source=ai_markdown)

### [New Jersey](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/new-jersey?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 33,577 petitions

- [Jersey City](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/jersey-city-nj?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 8,573
- [Princeton](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/princeton-nj?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2,880
- [Edison](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/edison-nj?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2,172
- [Piscataway](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/piscataway-nj?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 972
- [Newark](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/newark-nj?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 954
- [All 40 places](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/new-jersey?utm_source=ai_markdown)

### [Illinois](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/illinois?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 24,718 petitions

- [Chicago](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/chicago-il?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 10,406
- [Naperville](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/naperville-il?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1,224
- [Schaumburg](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/schaumburg-il?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 984
- [Aurora](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/aurora-il?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 951
- [Bloomington](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/bloomington-il?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 753
- [All 19 places](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/illinois?utm_source=ai_markdown)

### [North Carolina](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/north-carolina?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 22,524 petitions

- [Charlotte](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/charlotte-nc?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 7,734
- [Durham](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/durham-nc?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 3,133
- [Raleigh](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/raleigh-nc?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2,575
- [Cary](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/cary-nc?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2,115
- [Morrisville](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/morrisville-nc?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1,842
- [All 15 places](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/north-carolina?utm_source=ai_markdown)

### [Georgia](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/georgia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 21,593 petitions

- [Atlanta](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/atlanta-ga?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 8,622
- [Cumming](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/cumming-ga?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2,830
- [Johns Creek](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/johns-creek-ga?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 568
- [Marietta](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/marietta-ga?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 512
- [Suwanee](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/suwanee-ga?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 458
- [All 14 places](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/georgia?utm_source=ai_markdown)

### [Massachusetts](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/massachusetts?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 20,149 petitions

- [Boston](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/boston-ma?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 6,966
- [Cambridge](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/cambridge-ma?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2,404
- [Waltham](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/waltham-ma?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 959
- [Quincy](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/quincy-ma?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 719
- [Natick](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/natick-ma?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 515
- [All 29 places](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/massachusetts?utm_source=ai_markdown)

### [Florida](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/florida?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 19,364 petitions

- [Tampa](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/tampa-fl?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 3,333
- [Miami](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/miami-fl?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2,516
- [Jacksonville](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/jacksonville-fl?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1,718
- [Orlando](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/orlando-fl?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1,358
- [Tallahassee](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/tallahassee-fl?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 672
- [All 16 places](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/florida?utm_source=ai_markdown)

### [Pennsylvania](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/pennsylvania?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 15,737 petitions

- [Philadelphia](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/philadelphia-pa?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 3,016
- [Pittsburgh](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/pittsburgh-pa?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2,771
- [Erie](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/erie-pa?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 349
- [Harrisburg](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/harrisburg-pa?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 268
- [Allentown](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/allentown-pa?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 215

### [Virginia](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/virginia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 14,877 petitions

- [McLean](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/mclean-va?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2,060
- [Arlington](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/arlington-va?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1,776
- [Richmond](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/richmond-va?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1,305
- [Reston](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/reston-va?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1,078
- [Ashburn](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/ashburn-va?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 960
- [All 11 places](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/virginia?utm_source=ai_markdown)

### [Michigan](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/michigan?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 14,434 petitions

- [Detroit](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/detroit-mi?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1,391
- [Ann Arbor](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/ann-arbor-mi?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1,315
- [Troy](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/troy-mi?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1,279
- [Dearborn](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/dearborn-mi?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1,230
- [Novi](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/novi-mi?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1,143
- [All 13 places](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/michigan?utm_source=ai_markdown)

### [Ohio](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/ohio?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 11,958 petitions

- [Columbus](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/columbus-oh?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2,618
- [Cincinnati](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/cincinnati-oh?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1,571
- [Cleveland](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/cleveland-oh?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 887
- [Dayton](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/dayton-oh?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 270
- [Westerville](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/westerville-oh?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 259
- [All 14 places](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/ohio?utm_source=ai_markdown)

### [Arizona](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/arizona?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 10,123 petitions

- [Phoenix](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/phoenix-az?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 4,118
- [Tempe](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/tempe-az?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1,586
- [Chandler](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/chandler-az?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1,454
- [Scottsdale](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/scottsdale-az?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1,179
- [Tucson](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/tucson-az?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 526
- [All 9 places](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/arizona?utm_source=ai_markdown)

### [Maryland](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/maryland?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 7,190 petitions

- [Baltimore](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/baltimore-md?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1,604
- [Rockville](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/rockville-md?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 683
- [Gaithersburg](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/gaithersburg-md?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 426
- [Frederick](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/frederick-md?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 409
- [Columbia](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/columbia-md?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 329
- [All 6 places](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/maryland?utm_source=ai_markdown)

### [Tennessee](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/tennessee?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 6,571 petitions

- [Nashville](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/nashville-tn?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1,719
- [Memphis](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/memphis-tn?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1,411
- [Franklin](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/franklin-tn?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 613
- [Brentwood](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/brentwood-tn?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 321
- [Chattanooga](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/chattanooga-tn?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 270
- [All 8 places](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/tennessee?utm_source=ai_markdown)

### [Indiana](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/indiana?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 6,195 petitions

- [Indianapolis](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/indianapolis-in?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2,129
- [Carmel](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/carmel-in?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 417
- [Bloomington](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/bloomington-in?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 309
- [Fishers](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/fishers-in?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 267
- [Fort Wayne](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/fort-wayne-in?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 210
- [All 6 places](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/indiana?utm_source=ai_markdown)

### [Connecticut](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/connecticut?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 6,108 petitions

- [Hartford](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/hartford-ct?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1,483
- [Stamford](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/stamford-ct?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 666
- [New Haven](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/new-haven-ct?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 611
- [Manchester](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/manchester-ct?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 247
- [Norwalk](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/norwalk-ct?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 228
- [All 12 places](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/connecticut?utm_source=ai_markdown)

### [Missouri](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/missouri?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 6,086 petitions

- [Kansas City](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/kansas-city-mo?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 666
- [Maryland Heights](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/maryland-heights-mo?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 530
- [Columbia](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/columbia-mo?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 300
- [Springfield](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/springfield-mo?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 166
- [Saint Charles](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/saint-charles-mo?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 165
- [All 6 places](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/missouri?utm_source=ai_markdown)

### [Colorado](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/colorado?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 5,960 petitions

- [Denver](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/denver-co?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1,589
- [Greenwood Village](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/greenwood-village-co?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 518
- [Englewood](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/englewood-co?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 514
- [Centennial](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/centennial-co?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 191
- [Westminster](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/westminster-co?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 83

### [Minnesota](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/minnesota?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 5,952 petitions

- [Minneapolis](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/minneapolis-mn?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1,672
- [Eden Prairie](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/eden-prairie-mn?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 518
- [Saint Paul](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/saint-paul-mn?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 473
- [Plymouth](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/plymouth-mn?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 283
- [Bloomington](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/bloomington-mn?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 211
- [All 9 places](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/minnesota?utm_source=ai_markdown)

### [Wisconsin](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/wisconsin?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 4,205 petitions

- [Madison](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/madison-wi?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1,052
- [Milwaukee](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/milwaukee-wi?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 899
- [Waukesha](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/waukesha-wi?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 243
- [Brookfield](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/brookfield-wi?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 212
- [Wauwatosa](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/wauwatosa-wi?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 69

### [South Carolina](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/south-carolina?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 3,964 petitions

- [Fort Mill](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/fort-mill-sc?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 800
- [Columbia](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/columbia-sc?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 466
- [Indian Land](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/indian-land-sc?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 337
- [Greenville](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/greenville-sc?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 318
- [Rock Hill](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/rock-hill-sc?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 54

### [Arkansas](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/arkansas?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 3,820 petitions

- [Bentonville](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/bentonville-ar?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2,370
- [Little Rock](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/little-rock-ar?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 443

### [Oregon](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/oregon?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 3,806 petitions

- [Hillsboro](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/hillsboro-or?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1,351
- [Portland](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/portland-or?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1,230
- [Beaverton](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/beaverton-or?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 620

### [Utah](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/utah?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 3,565 petitions

- [Salt Lake City](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/salt-lake-city-ut?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1,670
- [Draper](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/draper-ut?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 647
- [South Jordan](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/south-jordan-ut?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 241

### [District of Columbia](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/district-of-columbia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2,590 petitions

- [Washington](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/washington-dc?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2,580

### [Kansas](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/kansas?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2,537 petitions

- [Topeka](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/topeka-ks?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 280
- [Wichita](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/wichita-ks?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 268
- [Kansas City](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/kansas-city-ks?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 203

### [Iowa](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/iowa?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2,430 petitions

- [Cedar Rapids](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/cedar-rapids-ia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 286
- [Des Moines](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/des-moines-ia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 283
- [Davenport](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/davenport-ia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 91
- [Waterloo](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/waterloo-ia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 47

### [Kentucky](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/kentucky?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2,410 petitions

- [Louisville](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/louisville-ky?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1,129
- [Lexington](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/lexington-ky?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 319

### [Nevada](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/nevada?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2,375 petitions

- [Las Vegas](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/las-vegas-nv?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1,165
- [Reno](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/reno-nv?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 307

### [Alabama](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/alabama?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2,035 petitions

- [Birmingham](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/birmingham-al?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 701
- [Montgomery](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/montgomery-al?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 206

### [New Hampshire](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/new-hampshire?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1,847 petitions

- [Nashua](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/nashua-nh?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 460
- [Manchester](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/manchester-nh?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 213
- [Portsmouth](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/portsmouth-nh?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 170

### [Nebraska](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/nebraska?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1,792 petitions

- [Omaha](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/omaha-ne?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1,097
- [Lincoln](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/lincoln-ne?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 304

### [Louisiana](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/louisiana?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1,789 petitions

- [New Orleans](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/new-orleans-la?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 388
- [Baton Rouge](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/baton-rouge-la?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 379
- [Lafayette](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/lafayette-la?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 171
- [Shreveport](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/shreveport-la?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 148
- [Alexandria](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/alexandria-la?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 40

### [Oklahoma](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/oklahoma?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1,614 petitions

- [Oklahoma City](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/oklahoma-city-ok?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 592
- [Tulsa](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/tulsa-ok?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 323

### [Rhode Island](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/rhode-island?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1,527 petitions

- [Providence](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/providence-ri?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 375
- [Johnston](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/johnston-ri?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 170

### [New Mexico](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/new-mexico?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1,284 petitions

- [Albuquerque](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/albuquerque-nm?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 490

### [Idaho](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/idaho?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 978 petitions

- [Boise](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/boise-id?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 646

### [Mississippi](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/mississippi?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 977 petitions

- [Jackson](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/jackson-ms?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 229

### [Maine](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/maine?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 479 petitions

- [Portland](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/portland-me?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 89

### Other states

- [Delaware](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/delaware?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2,925
- [West Virginia](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/west-virginia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 698
- [North Dakota](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/north-dakota?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 581
- [South Dakota](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/south-dakota?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 482
- [Hawaii](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/hawaii?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 401
- [Alaska](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/alaska?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 335
- [Vermont](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/vermont?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 318
- [Montana](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/montana?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 247
- [Wyoming](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/wyoming?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 176

## What do H-1B sponsors pay?

Half of all H-1B filings fall between $100,339 and $180,710; Level II is the most common, on 36.1%.

- **Median filed wage:** $138,070
- **Middle half of filed wages (P25–P75):** $100,339 – $180,710
- **Median prevailing wage:** $116,189. The prevailing wage is the legal floor for a job's level in this area, not what the job pays. Employers must file at or above it.

| Wage level | Share of petitions |
|---|---|
| Level I | 17.1% |
| Level II | 36.1% |
| Level III | 18.9% |
| Level IV | 18.1% |
| Not stated | 9.8% |

*LCA filings with the U.S. Department of Labor, FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3*

## H-1B sponsors by sector and industry

Technology filed the most, 180,514 petitions from 9,692 sponsors; IT Services and Consulting leads the industries.

### Sectors

| Name | Petitions | Sponsors |
|---|---|---|
| [Technology](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/technology?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 180,514 | 9,692 |
| [Financial Services](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/financial-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 55,333 | 3,246 |
| [Manufacturing](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/manufacturing?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 40,276 | 3,739 |
| [Healthcare](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/healthcare?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 33,035 | 3,688 |
| [Management and Consulting](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/management-and-consulting?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 31,895 | 1,606 |
| [Education](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/education?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 29,209 | 2,324 |
| [Retail and Wholesale](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/retail-and-wholesale?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 14,819 | 1,338 |
| [Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/pharmaceuticals-and-biotechnology?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 11,181 | 1,318 |
| [Transportation and Logistics](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/transportation-and-logistics?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 10,920 | 1,080 |
| [Staffing and Recruiting](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/staffing-and-recruiting?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 9,702 | 933 |
| [Construction](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/construction?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 8,840 | 2,712 |
| [Energy and Utilities](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/energy-and-utilities?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 7,717 | 1,227 |
| [Media and Communications](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/media-and-communications?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 5,976 | 1,281 |
| [Aerospace and Defense](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/aerospace-and-defense?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 3,787 | 409 |
| [Legal Services](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/legal-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 3,585 | 796 |
| [Arts, Entertainment and Recreation](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/arts-entertainment-and-recreation?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 3,032 | 557 |
| [Nonprofits](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/nonprofits?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 2,528 | 732 |

### Industries

| Name | Petitions | Sponsors |
|---|---|---|
| [IT Services and Consulting](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/it-services-and-consulting?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 67,186 | 4,180 |
| [Internet Marketplace Platforms](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/internet-marketplace-platforms?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 27,027 | 160 |
| [Diversified Financial Services](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/diversified-financial-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 24,323 | 1,362 |
| [Hospitals and Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/hospitals-and-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 22,102 | 1,883 |
| [Higher Education](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/higher-education?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 21,819 | 1,011 |
| [Business Consulting and Services](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/business-consulting-and-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 19,895 | 731 |
| [Banking](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/banking?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 16,047 | 268 |
| [Software Development](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/software-development?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 14,515 | 1,943 |
| [Technology, Information and Internet](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/technology-information-and-internet?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 13,750 | 846 |
| [Motor Vehicle Manufacturing](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/motor-vehicle-manufacturing?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 12,462 | 500 |
| [Investment Management](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/investment-management?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 11,597 | 796 |
| [Semiconductor Manufacturing](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/semiconductor-manufacturing?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 10,780 | 268 |
| [Electronics Manufacturing](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/electronics-manufacturing?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 10,776 | 454 |
| [Insurance Carriers](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/insurance-carriers-2?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 9,952 | 533 |
| [Staffing Agencies](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/staffing-agencies?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 7,369 | 799 |
| [Pharmaceutical Manufacturing](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/pharmaceutical-manufacturing?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 7,078 | 465 |
| [Primary and Secondary Education](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/primary-and-secondary-education?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 6,332 | 1,102 |
| [Computer Hardware](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/computer-hardware?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 5,472 | 181 |
| [Medical Equipment Manufacturing](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/medical-equipment-manufacturing?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 5,468 | 561 |
| [Research Services](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/research-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 4,488 | 362 |
| [Engineering Services](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/engineering-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 4,239 | 393 |
| [General Contractors](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/general-contractors?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 4,086 | 1,266 |
| [Biotechnology Research](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/biotechnology-research?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 4,051 | 843 |
| [Machinery Manufacturing](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/machinery-manufacturing?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 3,850 | 754 |
| [Wired Telecommunications](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/wired-telecommunications?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 3,453 | 278 |
| [Freight and Logistics](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/freight-and-logistics?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 3,204 | 362 |
| [Law Practice](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/law-practice?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 3,099 | 607 |
| [Professional Services](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/professional-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 2,704 | 93 |
| [Information Services](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/information-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 2,687 | 179 |
| [Airlines and Aviation](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/airlines-and-aviation?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 2,572 | 193 |
| [Computer and Network Security](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/computer-and-network-security?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 2,400 | 269 |
| [Human Resources Services](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/human-resources-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 2,325 | 125 |
| [Oil and Gas](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/oil-and-gas?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 2,166 | 317 |
| [Architecture and Planning](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/architecture-and-planning?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 2,079 | 664 |
| [Advertising Services](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/advertising-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 2,040 | 453 |
| [Civil Engineering](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/civil-engineering?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 2,000 | 653 |
| [Medical Practices](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/medical-practices?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 1,912 | 385 |
| [Electrical Equipment Manufacturing](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/electrical-equipment-manufacturing?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 1,892 | 121 |
| [Chemical Manufacturing](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/chemical-manufacturing?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 1,886 | 249 |
| [General Manufacturing](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/general-manufacturing?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 1,876 | 373 |
| [Food and Beverage Manufacturing](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/food-and-beverage-manufacturing?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 1,749 | 381 |
| [Nonprofit Organizations](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/nonprofit-organizations?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 1,697 | 428 |
| [Accounting](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/accounting?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 1,506 | 415 |
| [Renewable Energy](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/renewable-energy?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 1,378 | 343 |
| [Retail Apparel and Fashion](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/retail-apparel-and-fashion?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 1,234 | 234 |
| [Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/aviation-and-aerospace-component-manufacturing?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 792 | 120 |
| [Individual and Family Services](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/individual-and-family-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 762 | 134 |
| [Design Services](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/design-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 716 | 308 |
| [Venture Capital and Private Equity](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/venture-capital-and-private-equity?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 701 | 278 |
| [Online Media](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/online-media?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 682 | 64 |
| [Mental Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/mental-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 664 | 244 |
| [Environmental Services](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/environmental-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 629 | 234 |
| [E-Learning](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/e-learning?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 610 | 120 |
| [Mining](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/mining?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 567 | 158 |
| [Personal Care Product Manufacturing](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/personal-care-product-manufacturing?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 490 | 118 |
| [General Legal Services](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/general-legal-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 486 | 189 |
| [Outsourcing and Offshoring](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/outsourcing-and-offshoring?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 420 | 46 |
| [Market Research](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/market-research?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 409 | 78 |
| [Marketing Services](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/marketing-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 401 | 146 |
| [Physical Therapy](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/physical-therapy?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 369 | 43 |
| [Wholesale Building Materials](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/wholesale-building-materials?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 334 | 106 |
| [Defense and Space](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/defense-and-space?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 302 | 81 |
| [Pet Services](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/pet-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 258 | 74 |
| [Religious Organizations](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/religious-organizations?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 252 | 120 |
| [Plastics and Rubber Manufacturing](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/plastics-and-rubber-manufacturing?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 216 | 93 |
| [Broadcasting](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/broadcasting?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 204 | 40 |

## Questions about H-1B sponsors in the US

### How many companies sponsor H-1B visas in the US?

59,342 employers filed 544,386 petitions in FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3, and 8,992 of them have open jobs. Source: LCA filings with the U.S. Department of Labor.

### Which company files the most H-1B petitions?

Amazon, with 24,674 petitions, then Google (8,839) and Apple (8,084). Source: LCA filings with the U.S. Department of Labor, FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3.

### Which state has the most H-1B petitions?

California, with 107,549 petitions filed for jobs there, then Texas (87,087) and New York (50,148). Source: LCA filings with the U.S. Department of Labor, FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3.

### What is the median H-1B salary in the US?

$138,070 a year, the median wage filed on 544,386 petitions; the middle half fall between $100,339 and $180,710. Source: Department of Labor LCA filings, FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3.

### Does an H-1B filing mean the employer will sponsor me?

No. A filing (a Labor Condition Application) shows that an employer asked to hire an H-1B worker for one job. It does not mean a visa was approved, and it does not promise sponsorship for a new hire. Source: U.S. Department of Labor.

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