Kroger H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Kroger filed 56 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #802 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 17.6% from last year.
Of those filings, 94.6% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $142,635, 13% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
65% of Kroger's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 3.2 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Kroger's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Software Engineer (12 cases), Advanced Software Engineer (10 cases), Quality Engineer (5 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in OH (44), TN (3), TX (2).
FY2026 filings
56
Rank #802 nationally
Approval rate
94.6%
53 certified
Median salary
$142,635
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
3.2×
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. 65% of Kroger's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 3.2 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 12 | $129,934 |
| Advanced Software Engineer | 10 | $159,738 |
| Quality Engineer | 5 | $121,946 |
| Advanced Software Engineering Manager | 3 | $194,821 |
| Logistics | 3 | $100,693 |
| Advanced Quality Engineer | 3 | $142,952 |
| Product Management Manager | 2 | $174,637 |
| Advanced Data Engineer | 2 | $150,000 |
| Advanced Site Reliability | 2 | $132,997 |
| Advanced Infrastructure Engineer | 2 | $165,258 |
Top worksite states
OH
44 filings
TN
3 filings
TX
2 filings
IN
2 filings
IL
2 filings
CA
1 filings
FL
1 filings
WA
1 filings
Year-over-year trend
Kroger filed 68 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 56 in FY2026 — a decrease of 17.6%.
Kroger H-1B FAQs
Does Kroger sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Kroger filed 56 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #802 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 Kroger's H-1B approval rate?
94.6% of Kroger'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 Kroger pay H-1B workers?
Kroger's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $142,635 (average $140,840). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Kroger sponsor most on H-1B?
Software Engineer leads with 12 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $129,934. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Kroger hire H-1B workers?
OH is Kroger's top H-1B worksite state with 44 filings in FY2026, followed by TN (3) and TX (2). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Kroger?
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 Kroger's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 3.2 entries per filing. Higher-wage offers at the same employer carry better odds.
Other top H-1B sponsors
Flyhigh Staffing
56 filings
Goken America
56 filings
Lifespan Physician Group
56 filings
Linq Global Group
56 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.