PWC H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
PWC filed 1,133 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #34 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 22.6% from last year.
Of those filings, 99.9% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $175,000, 38% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
47% of PWC's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 2.6 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
PWC's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Associate (535 cases), Manager (512 cases), Director (79 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in NY (257), CA (189), TX (174).
FY2026 filings
1,133
Rank #34 nationally
Approval rate
99.9%
1,132 certified
Median salary
$175,000
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
2.6×
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. 47% of PWC's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 2.6 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 535 | $137,186 |
| Manager | 512 | $188,800 |
| Director | 79 | $262,468 |
| Engagement Leader | 6 | $400,000 |
| Managing Director | 1 | $550,000 |
Top worksite states
NY
257 filings
CA
189 filings
TX
174 filings
IL
115 filings
GA
65 filings
DC
57 filings
NJ
48 filings
WA
42 filings
FL
39 filings
MA
30 filings
Year-over-year trend
PWC filed 1,464 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 1,133 in FY2026 — a decrease of 22.6%.
PWC H-1B FAQs
Does PWC sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. PWC filed 1,133 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #34 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 PWC's H-1B approval rate?
99.9% of PWC'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 PWC pay H-1B workers?
PWC's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $175,000 (average $171,002). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does PWC sponsor most on H-1B?
Associate leads with 535 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $137,186. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does PWC hire H-1B workers?
NY is PWC's top H-1B worksite state with 257 filings in FY2026, followed by CA (189) and TX (174). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at PWC?
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 PWC's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 2.6 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.