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Publix Super Markets H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026

Publix Super Markets filed 49 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #944 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 38.0% from last year.

Of those filings, 98.0% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $161,915, 28% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.

100% of Publix Super Markets's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 4.0 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.

Publix Super Markets's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Software Engineer (33 cases), Is Principal Engineer (5 cases), IT Delivery Manager (3 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in FL (41), GA (3), NC (3).

FY2026 filings

49

Rank #944 nationally

Approval rate

98.0%

48 certified

Median salary

$161,915

National median $126,403

Avg. lottery entries

4.0×

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. 100% of Publix Super Markets's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 4.0 entries per filing.

Level I
0 (0%)
Level II
0 (0%)
Level III
0 (0%)
Level IV
49 (100%)

Most-sponsored job titles

Job titleFilingsAvg. salary
Software Engineer33$162,434
Is Principal Engineer5$189,517
IT Delivery Manager3$201,594
Information Technology Delivery Manager1$197,795
Business Systems Analyst1$134,004
Database Administrator1$132,535
Kubernetes Engineer1$155,012
Is Engineer1$153,842
Solution Architect1$185,003
Quality Assurance Engineer1$152,126

Top worksite states

FL

41 filings

GA

3 filings

NC

3 filings

VA

1 filings

TN

1 filings

Year-over-year trend

Publix Super Markets filed 79 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 49 in FY2026 — a decrease of 38.0%.

Publix Super Markets H-1B FAQs

Does Publix Super Markets sponsor H-1B visas?

Yes. Publix Super Markets filed 49 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #944 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 Publix Super Markets's H-1B approval rate?

98.0% of Publix Super Markets'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 Publix Super Markets pay H-1B workers?

Publix Super Markets's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $161,915 (average $166,726). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.

Which jobs does Publix Super Markets sponsor most on H-1B?

Software Engineer leads with 33 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $162,434. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.

Where does Publix Super Markets hire H-1B workers?

FL is Publix Super Markets's top H-1B worksite state with 41 filings in FY2026, followed by GA (3) and NC (3). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.

What are the H-1B lottery odds at Publix Super Markets?

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 Publix Super Markets's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 4.0 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.