Lyft H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Lyft filed 73 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #602 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 46.7% from last year.
Of those filings, 100.0% 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.
36% of Lyft's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 2.3 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Lyft's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Software Engineer (30 cases), Data Scientist (18 cases), Business Systems Engineer (4 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in CA (44), NY (20), WA (9).
FY2026 filings
73
Rank #602 nationally
Approval rate
100.0%
73 certified
Median salary
$150,000
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
2.3×
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. 36% of Lyft's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 2.3 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 30 | $163,593 |
| Data Scientist | 18 | $151,333 |
| Business Systems Engineer | 4 | $133,000 |
| Engineering Manager | 3 | $195,667 |
| Global Supply Manager | 2 | $118,000 |
| Accountant | 2 | $99,000 |
| Financial Analyst | 2 | $133,500 |
| Product Manager | 2 | $186,000 |
| Analyst | 2 | $123,000 |
| Corporate Development Manager | 1 | $182,000 |
Top worksite states
CA
44 filings
NY
20 filings
WA
9 filings
Year-over-year trend
Lyft filed 137 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 73 in FY2026 — a decrease of 46.7%.
Lyft H-1B FAQs
Does Lyft sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Lyft filed 73 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #602 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 Lyft's H-1B approval rate?
100.0% of Lyft'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 Lyft pay H-1B workers?
Lyft's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $150,000 (average $153,570). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Lyft sponsor most on H-1B?
Software Engineer leads with 30 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $163,593. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Lyft hire H-1B workers?
CA is Lyft's top H-1B worksite state with 44 filings in FY2026, followed by NY (20) and WA (9). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Lyft?
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 Lyft's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 2.3 entries per filing. Higher-wage offers at the same employer carry better odds.
Other top H-1B sponsors
University Of Mississippi Medical Center
74 filings
Zimmer
74 filings
Milwaukee Electric Tool
73 filings
Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison
73 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.