Okta H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Okta filed 93 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #464 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 20.5% from last year.
Of those filings, 98.9% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $167,319, 32% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
86% of Okta's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 3.5 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Okta's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Software Engineer (34 cases), Manager (14 cases), Software Engineer In Test (5 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in CA (45), WA (14), TX (11).
FY2026 filings
93
Rank #464 nationally
Approval rate
98.9%
92 certified
Median salary
$167,319
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
3.5×
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. 86% of Okta's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 3.5 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 34 | $174,477 |
| Manager | 14 | $202,282 |
| Software Engineer In Test | 5 | $138,676 |
| Technical Consultant | 5 | $138,234 |
| Product Manager | 3 | $152,714 |
| Product Marketing Manager | 2 | $194,256 |
| Strategic Sourcing Manager | 2 | $148,570 |
| Systems Engineer | 2 | $201,754 |
| Site Reliability Engineer | 2 | $151,248 |
| Product Designer | 2 | $166,976 |
Top worksite states
CA
45 filings
WA
14 filings
TX
11 filings
VA
6 filings
GA
4 filings
NJ
4 filings
IL
3 filings
DC
1 filings
OH
1 filings
AZ
1 filings
Year-over-year trend
Okta filed 117 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 93 in FY2026 — a decrease of 20.5%.
Okta H-1B FAQs
Does Okta sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Okta filed 93 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #464 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 Okta's H-1B approval rate?
98.9% of Okta'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 Okta pay H-1B workers?
Okta's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $167,319 (average $171,500). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Okta sponsor most on H-1B?
Software Engineer leads with 34 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $174,477. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Okta hire H-1B workers?
CA is Okta's top H-1B worksite state with 45 filings in FY2026, followed by WA (14) and TX (11). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Okta?
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 Okta's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 3.5 entries per filing. Higher-wage offers at the same employer carry better odds.
Other top H-1B sponsors
Majestic IT Services
93 filings
Nyu
93 filings
Pacific Investment Management
93 filings
Florida State University
92 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.