KPMG H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
KPMG filed 280 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #137 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 31.7% from last year.
Of those filings, 97.5% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $147,800, 17% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
70% of KPMG's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 3.1 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
KPMG's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Manager (123 cases), Associate (91 cases), Director (33 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in NY (60), TX (52), CA (36).
FY2026 filings
280
Rank #137 nationally
Approval rate
97.5%
273 certified
Median salary
$147,800
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
3.1×
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. 70% of KPMG's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 3.1 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Manager | 123 | $155,740 |
| Associate | 91 | $107,195 |
| Director | 33 | $226,151 |
| Associate Director | 18 | $187,316 |
| Managing Director | 5 | $395,200 |
| Engineer | 5 | $190,140 |
| Specialist Director | 2 | $248,500 |
| Prinicipal | 1 | $725,200 |
| Assoc | 1 | $121,800 |
| Specialist | 1 | $176,000 |
Top worksite states
NY
60 filings
TX
52 filings
CA
36 filings
NJ
24 filings
GA
21 filings
IL
20 filings
FL
11 filings
MA
9 filings
OH
7 filings
CO
7 filings
Year-over-year trend
KPMG filed 410 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 280 in FY2026 — a decrease of 31.7%.
KPMG H-1B FAQs
Does KPMG sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. KPMG filed 280 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #137 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 KPMG's H-1B approval rate?
97.5% of KPMG'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 KPMG pay H-1B workers?
KPMG's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $147,800 (average $157,829). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does KPMG sponsor most on H-1B?
Manager leads with 123 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $155,740. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does KPMG hire H-1B workers?
NY is KPMG's top H-1B worksite state with 60 filings in FY2026, followed by TX (52) and CA (36). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at KPMG?
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 KPMG's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 3.1 entries per filing. Higher-wage offers at the same employer carry better odds.
Other top H-1B sponsors
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.