Celestica H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Celestica filed 42 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026 (through Q3), ranking #1097 out of 1,150 sponsoring employers in our database — up 600.0% from the same period last year.
Of those filings, 100.00% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $165,000, 37% above the median across listed employers of $120,519.
69% of Celestica's filings with a reported wage level were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an estimated average of 3.1 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Celestica's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 (through Q3) were Engineer (27 cases), Networking Test Engineer (2 cases), Principal (2 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in TX (33), CA (9).
FY2026 (through Q3) filings
42
Rank #1097 nationally
DOL certified %
100.00%
42 certified
Median salary
$165,000
Listed-employer median $120,519
Est. avg. lottery entries
3.1×
Wage-weighted system · estimated from LCA wage mix
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. 69% of Celestica's FY2026 (through Q3) filings with a reported wage level were Level III or above, giving its candidates an estimated average of 3.1 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engineer | 27 | $166,741 |
| Networking Test Engineer | 2 | $163,500 |
| Principal | 2 | $241,315 |
| Supply Chain Analyst | 1 | $90,000 |
| Planner | 1 | $70,000 |
| Test Engineer Compute Server and Storage | 1 | $205,000 |
| Software Engineer | 1 | $180,000 |
| Hardware Design Engineer | 1 | $110,000 |
| Advisor Operations Quality | 1 | $120,000 |
| Customer Program Manager | 1 | $135,000 |
Top worksite states
TX
33 filings
CA
9 filings
Year-over-year trend
Celestica filings — an increase of 600.0% versus the same period last year.
Celestica H-1B FAQs
Does Celestica sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Celestica filed 42 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026 (through Q3), ranking #1097 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 Celestica's H-1B certification rate?
100.00% of Celestica's FY2026 (through Q3) H-1B filings were certified by the Department of Labor. Note that LCA certification is distinct from USCIS petition approval: a certified LCA means the Department of Labor accepted the filing, not that a petition will be approved.
How much does Celestica pay H-1B workers?
Celestica's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 (through Q3) was $165,000 (average $161,563). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Celestica sponsor most on H-1B?
Engineer leads with 27 filings in FY2026 (through Q3) at an average offered salary of $166,741. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Celestica hire H-1B workers?
TX is Celestica's top H-1B worksite state with 33 filings in FY2026 (through Q3), followed by CA (9). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Celestica?
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 Celestica's FY2026 (through Q3) wage mix, its candidates averaged an estimated 3.1 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 (through Q3). An LCA is filed by the employer before an H-1B petition; disclosure data does not indicate USCIS petition outcomes. Last updated: October 2026.