Kla H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Kla filed 293 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #131 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 14.6% from last year.
Of those filings, 98.6% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $150,000, 19% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
59% of Kla'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.
Kla's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Software Engineer (61 cases), Product Development Applications Engineer (25 cases), Product Development Engineer (17 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in CA (176), MI (62), AZ (16).
FY2026 filings
293
Rank #131 nationally
Approval rate
98.6%
289 certified
Median salary
$150,000
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. 59% of Kla'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 |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 61 | $162,448 |
| Product Development Applications Engineer | 25 | $150,723 |
| Product Development Engineer | 17 | $156,331 |
| Customer Engagement Applications Engineer | 16 | $119,792 |
| Research Scientist | 14 | $158,386 |
| Customer Support Engineer | 14 | $108,814 |
| Algorithm Engineer | 13 | $166,327 |
| Product Engineer | 10 | $138,619 |
| Business Process Analyst | 9 | $125,025 |
| Mechanical Design Engineer | 9 | $170,436 |
Top worksite states
CA
176 filings
MI
62 filings
AZ
16 filings
TX
13 filings
ID
9 filings
OR
8 filings
NJ
6 filings
MA
1 filings
NY
1 filings
VA
1 filings
Year-over-year trend
Kla filed 343 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 293 in FY2026 — a decrease of 14.6%.
Kla H-1B FAQs
Does Kla sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Kla filed 293 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #131 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 Kla's H-1B approval rate?
98.6% of Kla'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 Kla pay H-1B workers?
Kla's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $150,000 (average $153,520). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Kla sponsor most on H-1B?
Software Engineer leads with 61 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $162,448. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Kla hire H-1B workers?
CA is Kla's top H-1B worksite state with 176 filings in FY2026, followed by MI (62) and AZ (16). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Kla?
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 Kla'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
Ut Southwestern Medical Center
298 filings
Msr Technology Group
294 filings
Citiustech
289 filings
Yale University
289 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.