Freddie Mac H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Freddie Mac filed 89 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #475 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 49.1% from last year.
Of those filings, 76.4% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $130,000, 3% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
49% of Freddie Mac'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.
Freddie Mac's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Quantitative Analytics Senior (11 cases), Agile Development (7 cases), Agile Development Senior (6 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in VA (82), TX (6), NC (1).
FY2026 filings
89
Rank #475 nationally
Approval rate
76.4%
68 certified
Median salary
$130,000
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. 49% of Freddie Mac'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 |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Analytics Senior | 11 | $120,888 |
| Agile Development | 7 | $141,578 |
| Agile Development Senior | 6 | $141,686 |
| Quantitative Analytics Professional A | 4 | $111,230 |
| Quantitative Analytics Tech Lead | 3 | $143,156 |
| Financial Modeling Development Senior | 3 | $130,107 |
| Development | 3 | $137,292 |
| Development Senior | 3 | $135,227 |
| Financial Model Development Senior | 3 | $129,956 |
| Financial Model Development Professional A | 3 | $108,481 |
Top worksite states
VA
82 filings
TX
6 filings
NC
1 filings
Year-over-year trend
Freddie Mac filed 175 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 89 in FY2026 — a decrease of 49.1%.
Freddie Mac H-1B FAQs
Does Freddie Mac sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Freddie Mac filed 89 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #475 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 Freddie Mac's H-1B approval rate?
76.4% of Freddie Mac'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 Freddie Mac pay H-1B workers?
Freddie Mac's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $130,000 (average $134,535). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Freddie Mac sponsor most on H-1B?
Quantitative Analytics Senior leads with 11 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $120,888. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Freddie Mac hire H-1B workers?
VA is Freddie Mac's top H-1B worksite state with 82 filings in FY2026, followed by TX (6) and NC (1). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Freddie Mac?
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 Freddie Mac'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
Becton Dickinson And
90 filings
Csc Investments Ii
89 filings
Ice Mortgage Technology
89 filings
Susquehanna International Group
89 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.