American Airlines H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
American Airlines filed 350 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #105 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 1.7% from last year.
Of those filings, 92.9% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $111,998, below the national H-1B median of $126,403.
15% of American Airlines's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 2.2 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
American Airlines's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Analyst (89 cases), Engineer (89 cases), Developer (62 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in TX (320), AZ (22), OK (5).
FY2026 filings
350
Rank #105 nationally
Approval rate
92.9%
325 certified
Median salary
$111,998
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
2.2×
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. 15% of American Airlines's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 2.2 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Analyst | 89 | $87,490 |
| Engineer | 89 | $111,438 |
| Developer | 62 | $110,530 |
| Manager | 19 | $154,586 |
| Architect | 10 | $148,185 |
| Programmer | 6 | $143,668 |
| Team Lead | 5 | $117,986 |
| Technical Lead | 5 | $119,708 |
| Solution Architect | 5 | $150,670 |
| Data Scientist | 5 | $104,768 |
Top worksite states
TX
320 filings
AZ
22 filings
OK
5 filings
FL
2 filings
NC
1 filings
Year-over-year trend
American Airlines filed 356 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 350 in FY2026 — a decrease of 1.7%.
American Airlines H-1B FAQs
Does American Airlines sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. American Airlines filed 350 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #105 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 American Airlines's H-1B approval rate?
92.9% of American Airlines's FY2026 H-1B filings were certified by the Department of Labor, with 1 denied. Note that LCA certification is distinct from USCIS petition approval, but a high certification rate indicates clean, compliant filings.
How much does American Airlines pay H-1B workers?
American Airlines's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $111,998 (average $112,665). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does American Airlines sponsor most on H-1B?
Analyst leads with 89 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $87,490. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does American Airlines hire H-1B workers?
TX is American Airlines's top H-1B worksite state with 320 filings in FY2026, followed by AZ (22) and OK (5). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at American Airlines?
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 American Airlines's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 2.2 entries per filing. Higher-wage offers at the same employer carry better odds.
Other top H-1B sponsors
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.