At&T H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
At&T filed 410 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #87 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 31.7% from last year.
Of those filings, 100.0% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $167,596, 33% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
75% of At&T's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 3.3 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
At&T's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Software Engineering (106 cases), System Engineering (81 cases), Member Of Technical Staff (42 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in TX (259), GA (58), WA (41).
FY2026 filings
410
Rank #87 nationally
Approval rate
100.0%
410 certified
Median salary
$167,596
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
3.3×
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. 75% of At&T's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 3.3 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineering | 106 | $166,403 |
| System Engineering | 81 | $167,035 |
| Member Of Technical Staff | 42 | $195,331 |
| Data | 26 | $165,781 |
| Cybersecurity | 22 | $166,249 |
| Advanced Analytics | 11 | $156,094 |
| Tech Product Mgr | 9 | $144,795 |
| Quality Assurance | 8 | $148,741 |
| Inventive Scientist | 7 | $194,809 |
| Specialist Member Of Technical Staff | 7 | $142,351 |
Top worksite states
TX
259 filings
GA
58 filings
WA
41 filings
NJ
38 filings
NC
4 filings
CA
3 filings
LA
1 filings
OH
1 filings
CT
1 filings
MO
1 filings
Year-over-year trend
At&T filed 600 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 410 in FY2026 — a decrease of 31.7%.
At&T H-1B FAQs
Does At&T sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. At&T filed 410 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #87 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 At&T's H-1B approval rate?
100.0% of At&T'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 At&T pay H-1B workers?
At&T's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $167,596 (average $170,081). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does At&T sponsor most on H-1B?
Software Engineering leads with 106 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $166,403. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does At&T hire H-1B workers?
TX is At&T's top H-1B worksite state with 259 filings in FY2026, followed by GA (58) and WA (41). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at At&T?
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 At&T's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 3.3 entries per filing. Higher-wage offers at the same employer carry better odds.
Other top H-1B sponsors
Palo Alto Networks
431 filings
L&T Technology Services
415 filings
Hexaware
408 filings
Johns Hopkins
398 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.