Dell H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Dell filed 340 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #111 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 34.2% from last year.
Of those filings, 99.1% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $169,739, 34% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
88% of Dell's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 3.6 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Dell's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Advisor (76 cases), Consultant (70 cases), Software Engineer (54 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in TX (273), MA (19), CA (17).
FY2026 filings
340
Rank #111 nationally
Approval rate
99.1%
337 certified
Median salary
$169,739
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
3.6×
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. 88% of Dell's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 3.6 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Advisor | 76 | $149,143 |
| Consultant | 70 | $197,020 |
| Software Engineer | 54 | $155,039 |
| Analyst | 18 | $116,575 |
| Systems Development Engineer | 12 | $187,210 |
| Software Principal Engineer | 12 | $185,152 |
| Software Senior Engineer | 11 | $171,946 |
| Director | 10 | $257,852 |
| Engineer | 10 | $156,185 |
| Software Senior Principal Engineer | 10 | $227,697 |
Top worksite states
TX
273 filings
MA
19 filings
CA
17 filings
WA
5 filings
UT
3 filings
NJ
3 filings
VA
3 filings
NC
3 filings
FL
2 filings
GA
2 filings
Year-over-year trend
Dell filed 517 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 340 in FY2026 — a decrease of 34.2%.
Dell H-1B FAQs
Does Dell sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Dell filed 340 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #111 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 Dell's H-1B approval rate?
99.1% of Dell's FY2026 H-1B filings were certified by the Department of Labor, with 2 denied. Note that LCA certification is distinct from USCIS petition approval, but a high certification rate indicates clean, compliant filings.
How much does Dell pay H-1B workers?
Dell's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $169,739 (average $172,037). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Dell sponsor most on H-1B?
Advisor leads with 76 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $149,143. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Dell hire H-1B workers?
TX is Dell's top H-1B worksite state with 273 filings in FY2026, followed by MA (19) and CA (17). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Dell?
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 Dell's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 3.6 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.