Audible H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Audible filed 173 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #236 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — up 35.2% from last year.
Of those filings, 97.7% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $158,100, 25% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
23% of Audible's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 1.9 lottery entries per candidate — roughly in line with the broader market.
Audible's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Software Development Engineer (129 cases), Director (11 cases), Quality Assurance Engineer (7 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in NJ (131), MA (16), CA (14).
FY2026 filings
173
Rank #236 nationally
Approval rate
97.7%
169 certified
Median salary
$158,100
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
1.9×
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. 23% of Audible's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 1.9 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Software Development Engineer | 129 | $150,910 |
| Director | 11 | $182,274 |
| Quality Assurance Engineer | 7 | $131,457 |
| Technical Program Manager | 6 | $157,498 |
| Manager | 5 | $133,509 |
| Applied Scientist | 3 | $160,267 |
| Data Engineer | 2 | $179,796 |
| Corporate Counsel | 2 | $169,300 |
| Product Manager | 1 | $186,056 |
| Product Manager-Tech | 1 | $186,056 |
Top worksite states
NJ
131 filings
MA
16 filings
CA
14 filings
NY
10 filings
TX
2 filings
Year-over-year trend
Audible filed 128 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 173 in FY2026 — an increase of 35.2%.
Audible H-1B FAQs
Does Audible sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Audible filed 173 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #236 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 Audible's H-1B approval rate?
97.7% of Audible'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 Audible pay H-1B workers?
Audible's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $158,100 (average $152,172). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Audible sponsor most on H-1B?
Software Development Engineer leads with 129 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $150,910. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Audible hire H-1B workers?
NJ is Audible's top H-1B worksite state with 131 filings in FY2026, followed by MA (16) and CA (14). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Audible?
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 Audible's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 1.9 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.