Mit H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Mit filed 173 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #237 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 29.7% from last year.
Of those filings, 61.9% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $80,600, below the national H-1B median of $126,403.
18% of Mit's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 1.5 lottery entries per candidate — roughly in line with the broader market.
Mit's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Research Scientist (75 cases), Postdoctoral Associate (65 cases), Assistant Professor (20 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in MA (171), CA (2).
FY2026 filings
173
Rank #237 nationally
Approval rate
61.9%
107 certified
Median salary
$80,600
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
1.5×
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. 18% of Mit's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 1.5 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Research Scientist | 75 | $92,921 |
| Postdoctoral Associate | 65 | $74,025 |
| Assistant Professor | 20 | $181,726 |
| Lecturer | 6 | $127,356 |
| Research Engineer | 2 | $95,285 |
| Postdotoral Associate | 1 | $66,950 |
| Postdoctoratal Associate | 1 | $72,700 |
| Research Associate | 1 | $124,800 |
| Professor | 1 | $300,000 |
| Associate Professor | 1 | $165,000 |
Top worksite states
MA
171 filings
CA
2 filings
Year-over-year trend
Mit filed 246 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 173 in FY2026 — a decrease of 29.7%.
Mit H-1B FAQs
Does Mit sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Mit filed 173 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #237 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 Mit's H-1B approval rate?
61.9% of Mit'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 Mit pay H-1B workers?
Mit's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $80,600 (average $98,840). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Mit sponsor most on H-1B?
Research Scientist leads with 75 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $92,921. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Mit hire H-1B workers?
MA is Mit's top H-1B worksite state with 171 filings in FY2026, followed by CA (2). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Mit?
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 Mit's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 1.5 entries per filing. Higher-wage offers at the same employer carry better odds.
Other top H-1B sponsors
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.