Apple H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Apple filed 5,633 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #4 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 9.6% from last year.
Of those filings, 85.7% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $171,600, 36% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
65% of Apple's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 3.0 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Apple's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Software Engineering Applications (574 cases), Software Development Engineering (518 cases), Software Engineering Systems (384 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in CA (4,317), TX (712), WA (371).
FY2026 filings
5,633
Rank #4 nationally
Approval rate
85.7%
4,828 certified
Median salary
$171,600
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
3.0×
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. 65% of Apple's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 3.0 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineering Applications | 574 | $180,658 |
| Software Development Engineering | 518 | $186,452 |
| Software Engineering Systems | 384 | $180,884 |
| Software Development Engineer | 366 | $178,305 |
| Machine Learning | 315 | $191,738 |
| Software Developer | 146 | $156,997 |
| Design Verification | 139 | $162,920 |
| Tools And Automation Engineer | 128 | $166,240 |
| Physical Design Engineer | 100 | $173,999 |
| Hardware Systems Engineering | 93 | $174,386 |
Top worksite states
CA
4,317 filings
TX
712 filings
WA
371 filings
NY
69 filings
MA
54 filings
OR
33 filings
CO
25 filings
FL
24 filings
NC
14 filings
PA
8 filings
Year-over-year trend
Apple filed 6,230 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 5,633 in FY2026 — a decrease of 9.6%.
Apple H-1B FAQs
Does Apple sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Apple filed 5,633 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #4 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 Apple's H-1B approval rate?
85.7% of Apple's FY2026 H-1B filings were certified by the Department of Labor, with 5 denied. Note that LCA certification is distinct from USCIS petition approval, but a high certification rate indicates clean, compliant filings.
How much does Apple pay H-1B workers?
Apple's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $171,600 (average $174,644). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Apple sponsor most on H-1B?
Software Engineering Applications leads with 574 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $180,658. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Apple hire H-1B workers?
CA is Apple's top H-1B worksite state with 4,317 filings in FY2026, followed by TX (712) and WA (371). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Apple?
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 Apple's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 3.0 entries per filing. Higher-wage offers at the same employer carry better odds.
Other top H-1B sponsors
7,389 filings
Cognizant
5,799 filings
EY (Ernst & Young)
5,403 filings
Meta (Facebook)
5,151 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.