Netapp H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Netapp filed 136 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #297 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 28.0% from last year.
Of those filings, 100.0% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $150,080, 19% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
74% of Netapp's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 3.2 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Netapp's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Software Engineer (93 cases), Manager (7 cases), Business Systems Analyst (4 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in CA (51), NC (47), MA (11).
FY2026 filings
136
Rank #297 nationally
Approval rate
100.0%
136 certified
Median salary
$150,080
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
3.2×
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 Netapp's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 3.2 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 93 | $148,217 |
| Manager | 7 | $179,462 |
| Business Systems Analyst | 4 | $139,422 |
| Product Manager | 3 | $206,052 |
| Systems Architect | 3 | $183,093 |
| Hardware Engineer | 3 | $131,089 |
| Network Security Engineer | 2 | $173,000 |
| Site Reliability Engineer | 2 | $134,618 |
| Information Systems Engineer | 2 | $99,780 |
| Hris Specialist | 2 | $131,373 |
Top worksite states
CA
51 filings
NC
47 filings
MA
11 filings
TX
7 filings
PA
5 filings
WA
5 filings
KS
3 filings
WI
2 filings
GA
1 filings
MD
1 filings
Year-over-year trend
Netapp filed 189 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 136 in FY2026 — a decrease of 28.0%.
Netapp H-1B FAQs
Does Netapp sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Netapp filed 136 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #297 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 Netapp's H-1B approval rate?
100.0% of Netapp'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 Netapp pay H-1B workers?
Netapp's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $150,080 (average $153,523). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Netapp sponsor most on H-1B?
Software Engineer leads with 93 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $148,217. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Netapp hire H-1B workers?
CA is Netapp's top H-1B worksite state with 51 filings in FY2026, followed by NC (47) and MA (11). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Netapp?
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 Netapp's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 3.2 entries per filing. Higher-wage offers at the same employer carry better odds.
Other top H-1B sponsors
Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center
136 filings
F5
136 filings
West Virginia University
136 filings
Citizens Financial Group
135 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.