Cummins H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Cummins filed 761 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #41 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 19.3% from last year.
Of those filings, 94.2% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $99,819, below the national H-1B median of $126,403.
62% of Cummins's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 2.7 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Cummins's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Electronic Systems Technical Specialist (37 cases), Manufacturing Engineer (35 cases), Project Coordinator (27 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in IN (522), MN (58), NC (36).
FY2026 filings
761
Rank #41 nationally
Approval rate
94.2%
717 certified
Median salary
$99,819
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
2.7×
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. 62% of Cummins's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 2.7 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic Systems Technical Specialist | 37 | $110,295 |
| Manufacturing Engineer | 35 | $85,277 |
| Project Coordinator | 27 | $77,904 |
| Project Manager | 23 | $105,807 |
| Software Engineer | 23 | $112,685 |
| Electronic Systems Engineer | 21 | $93,753 |
| Es Product Specialist | 21 | $110,387 |
| Thermal And Fluid Systems Technical Specialist | 18 | $103,187 |
| Financial Analyst | 16 | $77,583 |
| Electronic Systems Product Specialist | 13 | $106,774 |
Top worksite states
IN
522 filings
MN
58 filings
NC
36 filings
TN
29 filings
MI
19 filings
WI
18 filings
SC
16 filings
TX
11 filings
GA
9 filings
CA
8 filings
Year-over-year trend
Cummins filed 943 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 761 in FY2026 — a decrease of 19.3%.
Cummins H-1B FAQs
Does Cummins sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Cummins filed 761 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #41 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 Cummins's H-1B approval rate?
94.2% of Cummins's FY2026 H-1B filings were certified by the Department of Labor, with 3 denied. Note that LCA certification is distinct from USCIS petition approval, but a high certification rate indicates clean, compliant filings.
How much does Cummins pay H-1B workers?
Cummins's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $99,819 (average $103,570). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Cummins sponsor most on H-1B?
Electronic Systems Technical Specialist leads with 37 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $110,295. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Cummins hire H-1B workers?
IN is Cummins's top H-1B worksite state with 522 filings in FY2026, followed by MN (58) and NC (36). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Cummins?
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 Cummins's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 2.7 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.