Capital One H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Capital One filed 1,361 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #25 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — up 21.1% from last year.
Of those filings, 100.0% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $133,182, 5% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
70% of Capital One's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 3.2 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Capital One's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Data Analyst (250 cases), Associate (169 cases), Manager (166 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in VA (683), IL (263), TX (164).
FY2026 filings
1,361
Rank #25 nationally
Approval rate
100.0%
1,361 certified
Median salary
$133,182
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
3.2×
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. 70% of Capital One's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 3.2 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Data Analyst | 250 | $98,915 |
| Associate | 169 | $130,912 |
| Manager | 166 | $176,644 |
| Business Analyst | 126 | $105,279 |
| Business Manager | 125 | $149,724 |
| Application Engineer | 114 | $123,406 |
| Software Engineer | 99 | $166,371 |
| Data Analysis Manager | 32 | $152,295 |
| Director | 29 | $217,125 |
| Data Science Analyst | 21 | $98,303 |
Top worksite states
VA
683 filings
IL
263 filings
TX
164 filings
NY
154 filings
CA
38 filings
DE
15 filings
MA
8 filings
AZ
5 filings
OH
5 filings
GA
5 filings
Year-over-year trend
Capital One filed 1,124 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 1,361 in FY2026 — an increase of 21.1%.
Capital One H-1B FAQs
Does Capital One sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Capital One filed 1,361 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #25 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 Capital One's H-1B approval rate?
100.0% of Capital One'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 Capital One pay H-1B workers?
Capital One's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $133,182 (average $136,661). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Capital One sponsor most on H-1B?
Data Analyst leads with 250 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $98,915. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Capital One hire H-1B workers?
VA is Capital One's top H-1B worksite state with 683 filings in FY2026, followed by IL (263) and TX (164). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Capital One?
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 Capital One's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 3.2 entries per filing. Higher-wage offers at the same employer carry better odds.
Other top H-1B sponsors
Accenture
1,516 filings
Hcl Technologies
1,375 filings
Tt Commerce & Global Services
1,351 filings
Citi
1,238 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.