Fortinet H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Fortinet filed 96 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #444 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 52.0% from last year.
Of those filings, 96.9% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $154,938, 23% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
52% of Fortinet's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 2.9 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Fortinet's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Software Development Engineer (29 cases), Manager (11 cases), Software Qa Engineer (11 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in CA (85), TX (5), WA (2).
FY2026 filings
96
Rank #444 nationally
Approval rate
96.9%
93 certified
Median salary
$154,938
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
2.9×
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. 52% of Fortinet's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 2.9 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Software Development Engineer | 29 | $174,299 |
| Manager | 11 | $215,839 |
| Software Qa Engineer | 11 | $156,967 |
| Software Development Qa Engineer | 8 | $153,736 |
| Software Dev Qa Engineer | 4 | $153,317 |
| Technical Support Engineer | 3 | $103,175 |
| Web Developer | 3 | $153,333 |
| Asic Design Engineer | 3 | $172,928 |
| Technical Account Manager | 2 | $140,000 |
| Systems Engineer | 2 | $148,054 |
Top worksite states
CA
85 filings
TX
5 filings
WA
2 filings
IL
1 filings
NC
1 filings
FL
1 filings
NJ
1 filings
Year-over-year trend
Fortinet filed 200 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 96 in FY2026 — a decrease of 52.0%.
Fortinet H-1B FAQs
Does Fortinet sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Fortinet filed 96 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #444 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 Fortinet's H-1B approval rate?
96.9% of Fortinet's FY2026 H-1B filings were certified by the Department of Labor, with 1 denied. Note that LCA certification is distinct from USCIS petition approval, but a high certification rate indicates clean, compliant filings.
How much does Fortinet pay H-1B workers?
Fortinet's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $154,938 (average $168,182). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Fortinet sponsor most on H-1B?
Software Development Engineer leads with 29 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $174,299. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Fortinet hire H-1B workers?
CA is Fortinet's top H-1B worksite state with 85 filings in FY2026, followed by TX (5) and WA (2). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Fortinet?
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 Fortinet's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 2.9 entries per filing. Higher-wage offers at the same employer carry better odds.
Other top H-1B sponsors
Aurora Operations
96 filings
Conexus Medstaff
96 filings
Fujitsu
96 filings
Temple University--A Commonwealth University
96 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.