Expedia H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Expedia filed 347 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #107 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 33.3% from last year.
Of those filings, 99.7% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $149,240, 18% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
54% of Expedia'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.
Expedia's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Software Development Engineer (152 cases), Data Engineer (28 cases), Product Manager (26 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in WA (224), TX (71), IL (25).
FY2026 filings
347
Rank #107 nationally
Approval rate
99.7%
346 certified
Median salary
$149,240
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. 54% of Expedia'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 Development Engineer | 152 | $147,499 |
| Data Engineer | 28 | $146,116 |
| Product Manager | 26 | $148,264 |
| Machine Learning Scientist | 21 | $146,859 |
| Data Scientist | 21 | $133,605 |
| Manager | 19 | $180,358 |
| Machine Learning Engineer | 17 | $158,169 |
| Mobile Engineer | 13 | $157,769 |
| Program Manager | 11 | $146,550 |
| Director | 10 | $233,738 |
Top worksite states
WA
224 filings
TX
71 filings
IL
25 filings
CA
24 filings
FL
1 filings
MA
1 filings
CO
1 filings
Year-over-year trend
Expedia filed 520 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 347 in FY2026 — a decrease of 33.3%.
Expedia H-1B FAQs
Does Expedia sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Expedia filed 347 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #107 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 Expedia's H-1B approval rate?
99.7% of Expedia'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 Expedia pay H-1B workers?
Expedia's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $149,240 (average $149,788). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Expedia sponsor most on H-1B?
Software Development Engineer leads with 152 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $147,499. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Expedia hire H-1B workers?
WA is Expedia's top H-1B worksite state with 224 filings in FY2026, followed by TX (71) and IL (25). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Expedia?
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 Expedia'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
American Airlines
350 filings
Washington University
348 filings
V-Soft Consulting Group
347 filings
Innova Solutions
344 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.