Electronic Arts H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Electronic Arts filed 102 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #406 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 26.6% from last year.
Of those filings, 94.1% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $158,079, 25% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
60% of Electronic Arts's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 2.8 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Electronic Arts's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Software Engineer (49 cases), Game Product Manager (4 cases), Experience Designer (4 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in CA (52), TX (30), WA (13).
FY2026 filings
102
Rank #406 nationally
Approval rate
94.1%
96 certified
Median salary
$158,079
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
2.8×
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. 60% of Electronic Arts's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 2.8 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 49 | $171,254 |
| Game Product Manager | 4 | $168,760 |
| Experience Designer | 4 | $118,211 |
| Manager | 3 | $160,924 |
| Network Engineer | 3 | $139,937 |
| Program Manager | 3 | $159,133 |
| Analyst | 3 | $124,015 |
| Data Scientist | 3 | $178,972 |
| Technical Artist | 3 | $156,500 |
| Applications Architect | 2 | $157,272 |
Top worksite states
CA
52 filings
TX
30 filings
WA
13 filings
GA
2 filings
WI
2 filings
NY
1 filings
AZ
1 filings
NJ
1 filings
Year-over-year trend
Electronic Arts filed 139 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 102 in FY2026 — a decrease of 26.6%.
Electronic Arts H-1B FAQs
Does Electronic Arts sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Electronic Arts filed 102 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #406 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 Electronic Arts's H-1B approval rate?
94.1% of Electronic Arts'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 Electronic Arts pay H-1B workers?
Electronic Arts's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $158,079 (average $162,477). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Electronic Arts sponsor most on H-1B?
Software Engineer leads with 49 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $171,254. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Electronic Arts hire H-1B workers?
CA is Electronic Arts's top H-1B worksite state with 52 filings in FY2026, followed by TX (30) and WA (13). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Electronic Arts?
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 Electronic Arts's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 2.8 entries per filing. Higher-wage offers at the same employer carry better odds.
Other top H-1B sponsors
University Of Maryland Baltimore
103 filings
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
102 filings
Itek Info
102 filings
Pentangle Tech Services
102 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.