Hilton H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Hilton filed 43 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026 (through Q3), ranking #1079 out of 1,150 sponsoring employers in our database — roughly flat versus the same period last year.
Of those filings, 95.35% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $145,450, 21% above the median across listed employers of $120,519.
88% of Hilton's filings with a reported wage level were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an estimated average of 3.3 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Hilton's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 (through Q3) were Manager (9 cases), Software Engineer (8 cases), Quality Engineer Sdet (4 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in TX (12), TN (11), FL (8).
FY2026 (through Q3) filings
43
Rank #1079 nationally
DOL certified %
95.35%
41 certified
Median salary
$145,450
Listed-employer median $120,519
Est. avg. lottery entries
3.3×
Wage-weighted system · estimated from LCA wage mix
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 Hilton's FY2026 (through Q3) filings with a reported wage level were Level III or above, giving its candidates an estimated average of 3.3 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Manager | 9 | $145,038 |
| Software Engineer | 8 | $146,102 |
| Quality Engineer Sdet | 4 | $119,524 |
| Complex General Manager | 2 | $299,250 |
| Quality Assurance Test Lead | 2 | $120,947 |
| Software Engineer- Machine Learning | 2 | $145,450 |
| Manager Application Development | 1 | $192,500 |
| Hospitality Sales Manager | 1 | $80,000 |
| Solutions Architect | 1 | $174,900 |
| Solutions Architect Delivery Akamai | 1 | $179,970 |
Top worksite states
TX
12 filings
TN
11 filings
FL
8 filings
CA
3 filings
NC
2 filings
OR
2 filings
NY
1 filings
CO
1 filings
NJ
1 filings
AZ
1 filings
Year-over-year trend
Hilton filings — an increase of 0.0% versus the same period last year.
Hilton H-1B FAQs
Does Hilton sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Hilton filed 43 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026 (through Q3), ranking #1079 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 Hilton's H-1B certification rate?
95.35% of Hilton's FY2026 (through Q3) H-1B filings were certified by the Department of Labor. Note that LCA certification is distinct from USCIS petition approval: a certified LCA means the Department of Labor accepted the filing, not that a petition will be approved.
How much does Hilton pay H-1B workers?
Hilton's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 (through Q3) was $145,450 (average $152,725). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Hilton sponsor most on H-1B?
Manager leads with 9 filings in FY2026 (through Q3) at an average offered salary of $145,038. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Hilton hire H-1B workers?
TX is Hilton's top H-1B worksite state with 12 filings in FY2026 (through Q3), followed by TN (11) and FL (8). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Hilton?
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 Hilton's FY2026 (through Q3) wage mix, its candidates averaged an estimated 3.3 entries per filing. Higher-wage offers at the same employer carry better odds.
Other top H-1B sponsors
Food and Drug Administration
43 filings
Genuine Parts
43 filings
Hire IT People
43 filings
Hudson River Trading
43 filings
Data source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification — Labor Condition Application disclosure data, FY2024–FY2026 (through Q3). An LCA is filed by the employer before an H-1B petition; disclosure data does not indicate USCIS petition outcomes. Last updated: October 2026.