Aetna H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Aetna filed 202 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #199 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 41.8% from last year.
Of those filings, 100.0% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $140,387, 11% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
58% of Aetna's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 2.8 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Aetna's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Data Scientist (46 cases), Mgr (37 cases), Data Engineer (33 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in CT (31), TX (29), NY (28).
FY2026 filings
202
Rank #199 nationally
Approval rate
100.0%
202 certified
Median salary
$140,387
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
2.8×
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. 58% of Aetna's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 2.8 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Data Scientist | 46 | $152,295 |
| Mgr | 37 | $139,454 |
| Data Engineer | 33 | $149,462 |
| Software Development Engineer | 29 | $154,179 |
| Analyst | 16 | $88,772 |
| Manager | 8 | $122,588 |
| Ld Dir | 4 | $172,535 |
| Director | 4 | $216,200 |
| Decision Scientist | 4 | $155,042 |
| Machine Learning Engineer | 3 | $164,194 |
Top worksite states
CT
31 filings
TX
29 filings
NY
28 filings
MA
21 filings
NJ
17 filings
IL
10 filings
GA
10 filings
VA
8 filings
NC
8 filings
AZ
7 filings
Year-over-year trend
Aetna filed 347 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 202 in FY2026 — a decrease of 41.8%.
Aetna H-1B FAQs
Does Aetna sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Aetna filed 202 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #199 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 Aetna's H-1B approval rate?
100.0% of Aetna's FY2026 H-1B filings were certified by the Department of Labor. Note that LCA certification is distinct from USCIS petition approval, but a high certification rate indicates clean, compliant filings.
How much does Aetna pay H-1B workers?
Aetna's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $140,387 (average $146,415). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Aetna sponsor most on H-1B?
Data Scientist leads with 46 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $152,295. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Aetna hire H-1B workers?
CT is Aetna's top H-1B worksite state with 31 filings in FY2026, followed by TX (29) and NY (28). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Aetna?
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 Aetna's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 2.8 entries per filing. Higher-wage offers at the same employer carry better odds.
Other top H-1B sponsors
Relx
205 filings
University Of Missouri
205 filings
Jacobs Engineering Group
198 filings
Analog Devices
197 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.