Boeing H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Boeing filed 76 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #572 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — up 40.7% from last year.
Of those filings, 98.7% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $145,444, 15% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
83% of Boeing's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 3.4 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Boeing's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Structural Analysis Engineer (6 cases), Computing Architect (5 cases), Manufacturing Engineer (5 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in WA (43), CA (9), SC (8).
FY2026 filings
76
Rank #572 nationally
Approval rate
98.7%
75 certified
Median salary
$145,444
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
3.4×
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. 83% of Boeing's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 3.4 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Structural Analysis Engineer | 6 | $144,134 |
| Computing Architect | 5 | $159,263 |
| Manufacturing Engineer | 5 | $144,745 |
| Structure And Payload Design Engineer | 4 | $162,326 |
| Materials | 4 | $130,068 |
| Programmer Analyst | 3 | $145,001 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 3 | $190,000 |
| Mechanical System Design & Analysis Engineer | 3 | $157,942 |
| Electrical And Electronic Engineering Manager | 2 | $220,854 |
| Systems Engineer | 2 | $145,246 |
Top worksite states
WA
43 filings
CA
9 filings
SC
8 filings
TX
6 filings
FL
4 filings
CO
2 filings
NY
1 filings
MO
1 filings
MD
1 filings
NC
1 filings
Year-over-year trend
Boeing filed 54 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 76 in FY2026 — an increase of 40.7%.
Boeing H-1B FAQs
Does Boeing sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Boeing filed 76 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #572 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 Boeing's H-1B approval rate?
98.7% of Boeing'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 Boeing pay H-1B workers?
Boeing's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $145,444 (average $149,884). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Boeing sponsor most on H-1B?
Structural Analysis Engineer leads with 6 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $144,134. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Boeing hire H-1B workers?
WA is Boeing's top H-1B worksite state with 43 filings in FY2026, followed by CA (9) and SC (8). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Boeing?
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 Boeing's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 3.4 entries per filing. Higher-wage offers at the same employer carry better odds.
Other top H-1B sponsors
Gft Infrastructure
77 filings
University Of Georgia
77 filings
Guidewire Software
76 filings
HSBC
76 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.