Kelly Services H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Kelly Services filed 40 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026 (through Q3), ranking #1173 out of 1,240 sponsoring employers in our database — down 29.8% from the same period last year.
Of those filings, 97.50% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $101,390, below the median across listed employers of $120,494.
8% of Kelly Services'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 1.8 lottery entries per candidate — roughly in line with the broader market.
Kelly Services's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 (through Q3) were Scientist (6 cases), Operational Buyer (2 cases), Verification and Validation Engineer (2 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in MD (16), TX (3), FL (2).
FY2026 (through Q3) filings
40
Rank #1173 nationally
DOL certified %
97.50%
39 certified
Median salary
$101,390
Listed-employer median $120,494
Est. avg. lottery entries
1.8×
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. 8% of Kelly Services's FY2026 (through Q3) filings with a reported wage level were Level III or above, giving its candidates an estimated average of 1.8 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Scientist | 6 | $85,755 |
| Operational Buyer | 2 | $56,160 |
| Verification and Validation Engineer | 2 | $131,778 |
| Process Safety Management Engineer | 2 | $104,000 |
| Quality Engineer | 2 | $116,480 |
| Scientific Research Analyst | 2 | $94,702 |
| Scientific Policy Analyst | 2 | $130,728 |
| Research Scientist | 2 | $117,104 |
| Clinical Study Assistant | 1 | $94,776 |
| Quality Assurance Specialist | 1 | $116,480 |
Top worksite states
MD
16 filings
TX
3 filings
FL
2 filings
CT
2 filings
NC
2 filings
MI
2 filings
PA
2 filings
WI
2 filings
MA
2 filings
MN
2 filings
Year-over-year trend
Kelly Services filings — a decrease of 29.8% versus the same period last year.
Kelly Services H-1B FAQs
Does Kelly Services sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Kelly Services filed 40 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026 (through Q3), ranking #1173 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 Kelly Services's H-1B certification rate?
97.50% of Kelly Services'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 Kelly Services pay H-1B workers?
Kelly Services's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 (through Q3) was $101,390 (average $106,244). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Kelly Services sponsor most on H-1B?
Scientist leads with 6 filings in FY2026 (through Q3) at an average offered salary of $85,755. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Kelly Services hire H-1B workers?
MD is Kelly Services's top H-1B worksite state with 16 filings in FY2026 (through Q3), followed by TX (3) and FL (2). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Kelly Services?
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 Kelly Services's FY2026 (through Q3) wage mix, its candidates averaged an estimated 1.8 entries per filing. Higher-wage offers at the same employer carry better odds.
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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.