Metlife H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Metlife filed 55 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #822 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 66.5% from last year.
Of those filings, 98.2% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $131,120, 4% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
80% of Metlife's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 3.3 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Metlife's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Full Stack Software Engineer (14 cases), Director (3 cases), Software Development Engineer (3 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in NC (41), FL (4), NJ (3).
FY2026 filings
55
Rank #822 nationally
Approval rate
98.2%
54 certified
Median salary
$131,120
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
3.3×
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. 80% of Metlife's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 3.3 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Full Stack Software Engineer | 14 | $134,570 |
| Director | 3 | $156,917 |
| Software Development Engineer | 3 | $131,120 |
| Database Administrator | 2 | $111,405 |
| Enterprise Infrastructure Engineer | 2 | $130,668 |
| Data Scientist | 2 | $123,999 |
| Software | 2 | $121,179 |
| Technology Liaison | 2 | $100,602 |
| Site Reliability Engineer | 2 | $133,692 |
| Sw Development Engineer | 2 | $119,987 |
Top worksite states
NC
41 filings
FL
4 filings
NJ
3 filings
TX
2 filings
WA
2 filings
NY
1 filings
KS
1 filings
SC
1 filings
Year-over-year trend
Metlife filed 164 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 55 in FY2026 — a decrease of 66.5%.
Metlife H-1B FAQs
Does Metlife sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Metlife filed 55 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #822 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 Metlife's H-1B approval rate?
98.2% of Metlife'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 Metlife pay H-1B workers?
Metlife's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $131,120 (average $128,681). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Metlife sponsor most on H-1B?
Full Stack Software Engineer leads with 14 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $134,570. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Metlife hire H-1B workers?
NC is Metlife's top H-1B worksite state with 41 filings in FY2026, followed by FL (4) and NJ (3). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Metlife?
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 Metlife's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 3.3 entries per filing. Higher-wage offers at the same employer carry better odds.
Other top H-1B sponsors
Massachusetts General Physicians Organization
55 filings
Methodist Hospital Research Institute
55 filings
Msci
55 filings
Response Informatics
55 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.