Amd H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Amd filed 514 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #64 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 40.4% from last year.
Of those filings, 99.4% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $146,717, 16% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
60% of Amd'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.
Amd's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Silicon Design Engineer (98 cases), Mts Silicon Design Engineer (72 cases), Smts Silicon Design Engineer (42 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in TX (270), CA (141), MA (27).
FY2026 filings
514
Rank #64 nationally
Approval rate
99.4%
511 certified
Median salary
$146,717
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. 60% of Amd'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 |
|---|---|---|
| Silicon Design Engineer | 98 | $134,495 |
| Mts Silicon Design Engineer | 72 | $155,394 |
| Smts Silicon Design Engineer | 42 | $184,289 |
| Product Development Engineer | 34 | $108,903 |
| Software Development Engineer | 24 | $132,737 |
| Mts Software Development Eng. | 24 | $165,349 |
| Smts Software Development Eng. | 14 | $204,139 |
| Systems Design Engineer | 14 | $124,229 |
| Pmts Silicon Design Engineer | 13 | $190,707 |
| Pmts Software Development Eng. | 12 | $265,990 |
Top worksite states
TX
270 filings
CA
141 filings
MA
27 filings
NJ
24 filings
CO
15 filings
FL
14 filings
WA
14 filings
NY
3 filings
OR
2 filings
IN
1 filings
Year-over-year trend
Amd filed 863 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 514 in FY2026 — a decrease of 40.4%.
Amd H-1B FAQs
Does Amd sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Amd filed 514 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #64 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 Amd's H-1B approval rate?
99.4% of Amd'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 Amd pay H-1B workers?
Amd's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $146,717 (average $153,600). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Amd sponsor most on H-1B?
Silicon Design Engineer leads with 98 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $134,495. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Amd hire H-1B workers?
TX is Amd's top H-1B worksite state with 270 filings in FY2026, followed by CA (141) and MA (27). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Amd?
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 Amd'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
Ust
531 filings
American Express
517 filings
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
499 filings
Wells Fargo
491 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.