Cigna H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Cigna filed 325 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #116 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 29.2% from last year.
Of those filings, 92.9% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $152,131, 20% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
83% of Cigna'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.
Cigna's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Software Engineering Senior Advisor (103 cases), Software Engineering Advisor (46 cases), Application Development Senior Advisor (25 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in TX (76), NJ (53), CT (51).
FY2026 filings
325
Rank #116 nationally
Approval rate
92.9%
302 certified
Median salary
$152,131
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 Cigna'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 |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineering Senior Advisor | 103 | $156,764 |
| Software Engineering Advisor | 46 | $132,581 |
| Application Development Senior Advisor | 25 | $158,212 |
| Architecture Senior Advisor | 20 | $175,682 |
| Software Engineering Senior Manager | 15 | $176,384 |
| Agile Product Owner Senior Advisor | 6 | $145,308 |
| Application Development Senior Manager | 5 | $171,062 |
| Infrastructure Engineering Senior Advisor | 5 | $146,324 |
| Agile Product Owner Advisor | 4 | $117,294 |
| Business Analytics Advisor | 4 | $120,151 |
Top worksite states
TX
76 filings
NJ
53 filings
CT
51 filings
NC
22 filings
MO
17 filings
FL
15 filings
IL
10 filings
GA
8 filings
TN
8 filings
DE
8 filings
Year-over-year trend
Cigna filed 459 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 325 in FY2026 — a decrease of 29.2%.
Cigna H-1B FAQs
Does Cigna sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Cigna filed 325 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #116 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 Cigna's H-1B approval rate?
92.9% of Cigna'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 Cigna pay H-1B workers?
Cigna's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $152,131 (average $151,346). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Cigna sponsor most on H-1B?
Software Engineering Senior Advisor leads with 103 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $156,764. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Cigna hire H-1B workers?
TX is Cigna's top H-1B worksite state with 76 filings in FY2026, followed by NJ (53) and CT (51). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Cigna?
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 Cigna'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
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.