Caterpillar H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Caterpillar filed 265 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #145 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 28.2% from last year.
Of those filings, 97.0% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $111,675, below the national H-1B median of $126,403.
64% of Caterpillar's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 3.1 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Caterpillar's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Software Engineer (46 cases), Performance (22 cases), Control Systems Senior Engineer (14 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in IL (214), TX (31), AZ (7).
FY2026 filings
265
Rank #145 nationally
Approval rate
97.0%
257 certified
Median salary
$111,675
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
3.1×
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. 64% of Caterpillar's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 3.1 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 46 | $128,388 |
| Performance | 22 | $103,718 |
| Control Systems Senior Engineer | 14 | $109,617 |
| Embedded Software Engineer | 13 | $94,554 |
| Embedded Software Senior Engineer | 13 | $121,240 |
| Control Systems Engineer | 10 | $91,333 |
| Design Engineer | 10 | $113,416 |
| Autonomy Engineer | 8 | $106,093 |
| Data Scientist | 7 | $126,113 |
| Digital Architect | 6 | $147,950 |
Top worksite states
IL
214 filings
TX
31 filings
AZ
7 filings
IN
3 filings
PA
2 filings
SC
1 filings
TN
1 filings
MI
1 filings
CA
1 filings
CO
1 filings
Year-over-year trend
Caterpillar filed 369 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 265 in FY2026 — a decrease of 28.2%.
Caterpillar H-1B FAQs
Does Caterpillar sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Caterpillar filed 265 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #145 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 Caterpillar's H-1B approval rate?
97.0% of Caterpillar'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 Caterpillar pay H-1B workers?
Caterpillar's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $111,675 (average $117,504). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Caterpillar sponsor most on H-1B?
Software Engineer leads with 46 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $128,388. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Caterpillar hire H-1B workers?
IL is Caterpillar's top H-1B worksite state with 214 filings in FY2026, followed by TX (31) and AZ (7). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Caterpillar?
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 Caterpillar's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 3.1 entries per filing. Higher-wage offers at the same employer carry better odds.
Other top H-1B sponsors
University Of Florida
268 filings
Medline Industries
266 filings
Rocket Limited Partnership
265 filings
State Street
265 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.