Mercedes-Benz H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Mercedes-Benz filed 101 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #415 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — up 18.8% from last year.
Of those filings, 98.0% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $134,971, 7% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
72% of Mercedes-Benz'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.
Mercedes-Benz's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Engineer (8 cases), Advisor (4 cases), Embedded Android Automotive Software Developer (3 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in MI (28), OR (26), CA (21).
FY2026 filings
101
Rank #415 nationally
Approval rate
98.0%
99 certified
Median salary
$134,971
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. 72% of Mercedes-Benz'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 |
|---|---|---|
| Engineer | 8 | $125,909 |
| Advisor | 4 | $125,036 |
| Embedded Android Automotive Software Developer | 3 | $200,000 |
| Development Engineer | 3 | $137,716 |
| Systems Integration Engineer | 3 | $107,869 |
| Powertrain Engineer | 3 | $117,975 |
| Ad | 3 | $162,347 |
| Charging | 3 | $116,000 |
| Technology Communications Manager | 2 | $160,680 |
| Product Owner Mbos Us Localization | 2 | $111,100 |
Top worksite states
MI
28 filings
OR
26 filings
CA
21 filings
GA
13 filings
WA
3 filings
SC
2 filings
NY
2 filings
NC
2 filings
TX
2 filings
FL
1 filings
Year-over-year trend
Mercedes-Benz filed 85 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 101 in FY2026 — an increase of 18.8%.
Mercedes-Benz H-1B FAQs
Does Mercedes-Benz sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Mercedes-Benz filed 101 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #415 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 Mercedes-Benz's H-1B approval rate?
98.0% of Mercedes-Benz'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 Mercedes-Benz pay H-1B workers?
Mercedes-Benz's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $134,971 (average $138,259). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Mercedes-Benz sponsor most on H-1B?
Engineer leads with 8 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $125,909. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Mercedes-Benz hire H-1B workers?
MI is Mercedes-Benz's top H-1B worksite state with 28 filings in FY2026, followed by OR (26) and CA (21). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Mercedes-Benz?
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 Mercedes-Benz'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
Grant Thornton Advisors
101 filings
Lexisnexis Risk Solutions
101 filings
Santander
101 filings
Discover
100 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.