Abb H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Abb filed 103 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #400 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — up 33.8% from last year.
Of those filings, 96.1% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $109,616, below the national H-1B median of $126,403.
47% of Abb's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 2.6 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Abb's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Project Engineer (10 cases), Procurement Specialist (5 cases), Fulfillment Specialist (3 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in NC (18), VA (16), MS (14).
FY2026 filings
103
Rank #400 nationally
Approval rate
96.1%
99 certified
Median salary
$109,616
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
2.6×
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. 47% of Abb's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 2.6 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Project Engineer | 10 | $118,328 |
| Procurement Specialist | 5 | $99,549 |
| Fulfillment Specialist | 3 | $68,964 |
| Material Planner | 3 | $56,716 |
| R&D Engineer | 3 | $100,585 |
| Quality Engineer | 3 | $89,474 |
| Customer Experience Leader | 2 | $165,368 |
| Ipu Manager | 2 | $126,901 |
| Planning & Fulfillment Specialist | 2 | $74,277 |
| Research Scientist | 2 | $100,547 |
Top worksite states
NC
18 filings
VA
16 filings
MS
14 filings
TX
11 filings
MI
8 filings
SC
6 filings
WI
5 filings
NJ
4 filings
OK
4 filings
OH
3 filings
Year-over-year trend
Abb filed 77 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 103 in FY2026 — an increase of 33.8%.
Abb H-1B FAQs
Does Abb sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Abb filed 103 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #400 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 Abb's H-1B approval rate?
96.1% of Abb's FY2026 H-1B filings were certified by the Department of Labor, with 4 denied. Note that LCA certification is distinct from USCIS petition approval, but a high certification rate indicates clean, compliant filings.
How much does Abb pay H-1B workers?
Abb's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $109,616 (average $108,976). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Abb sponsor most on H-1B?
Project Engineer leads with 10 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $118,328. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Abb hire H-1B workers?
NC is Abb's top H-1B worksite state with 18 filings in FY2026, followed by VA (16) and MS (14). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Abb?
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 Abb's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 2.6 entries per filing. Higher-wage offers at the same employer carry better odds.
Other top H-1B sponsors
Tredence
104 filings
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians
104 filings
Eclinicalworks
103 filings
Insurance Services Office
103 filings
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.