Medtronic H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Medtronic filed 254 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #156 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 27.4% from last year.
Of those filings, 92.1% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $124,188, below the national H-1B median of $126,403.
74% of Medtronic'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.
Medtronic's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Regulatory Affairs Specialist (23 cases), Software Engineer (23 cases), Quality Engineer (11 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in MN (83), CA (74), MA (29).
FY2026 filings
254
Rank #156 nationally
Approval rate
92.1%
234 certified
Median salary
$124,188
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. 74% of Medtronic'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 |
|---|---|---|
| Regulatory Affairs Specialist | 23 | $99,657 |
| Software Engineer | 23 | $129,955 |
| Quality Engineer | 11 | $118,013 |
| Manufacturing Engineer | 11 | $117,203 |
| Supplier Quality Engineer | 10 | $105,582 |
| Test Engineer | 8 | $125,641 |
| Software Test Engineer | 7 | $111,185 |
| Reliability Engineer | 6 | $109,599 |
| R&D Engineer | 5 | $119,292 |
| Engineering Program Manager | 4 | $150,249 |
Top worksite states
MN
83 filings
CA
74 filings
MA
29 filings
TX
14 filings
CO
10 filings
FL
10 filings
AZ
8 filings
PA
6 filings
GA
5 filings
NC
3 filings
Year-over-year trend
Medtronic filed 350 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 254 in FY2026 — a decrease of 27.4%.
Medtronic H-1B FAQs
Does Medtronic sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Medtronic filed 254 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #156 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 Medtronic's H-1B approval rate?
92.1% of Medtronic's FY2026 H-1B filings were certified by the Department of Labor, with 2 denied. Note that LCA certification is distinct from USCIS petition approval, but a high certification rate indicates clean, compliant filings.
How much does Medtronic pay H-1B workers?
Medtronic's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $124,188 (average $123,029). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Medtronic sponsor most on H-1B?
Regulatory Affairs Specialist leads with 23 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $99,657. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Medtronic hire H-1B workers?
MN is Medtronic's top H-1B worksite state with 83 filings in FY2026, followed by CA (74) and MA (29). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Medtronic?
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 Medtronic'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
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260 filings
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255 filings
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254 filings
Bofa Securities
252 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.