Indeed H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Indeed filed 152 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #267 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 20.8% from last year.
Of those filings, 51.3% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $160,358, 27% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
59% of Indeed's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 3.0 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Indeed's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Software Engineer (84 cases), Manager (16 cases), Data Scientist (14 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in WA (43), TX (41), CA (32).
FY2026 filings
152
Rank #267 nationally
Approval rate
51.3%
78 certified
Median salary
$160,358
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
3.0×
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. 59% of Indeed's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 3.0 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 84 | $150,604 |
| Manager | 16 | $193,678 |
| Data Scientist | 14 | $159,745 |
| Ux Designer | 5 | $132,800 |
| Business Intelligence Analyst | 4 | $164,385 |
| Technical Product Manager | 3 | $166,441 |
| Site Reliability Engineer | 3 | $173,097 |
| Product Scientist | 3 | $157,333 |
| Economist | 3 | $128,445 |
| Software Developer | 2 | $108,722 |
Top worksite states
WA
43 filings
TX
41 filings
CA
32 filings
NY
13 filings
IL
4 filings
MI
3 filings
NJ
3 filings
VA
3 filings
PA
2 filings
AZ
2 filings
Year-over-year trend
Indeed filed 192 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 152 in FY2026 — a decrease of 20.8%.
Indeed H-1B FAQs
Does Indeed sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Indeed filed 152 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #267 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 Indeed's H-1B approval rate?
51.3% of Indeed'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 Indeed pay H-1B workers?
Indeed's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $160,358 (average $156,865). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Indeed sponsor most on H-1B?
Software Engineer leads with 84 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $150,604. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Indeed hire H-1B workers?
WA is Indeed's top H-1B worksite state with 43 filings in FY2026, followed by TX (41) and CA (32). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Indeed?
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 Indeed's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 3.0 entries per filing. Higher-wage offers at the same employer carry better odds.
Other top H-1B sponsors
Iqvia
153 filings
Schneider Electric
153 filings
University Of Utah
151 filings
Concentrix Cvg Customer Management Group
150 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.