Qualcomm H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Qualcomm filed 989 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #39 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 55.9% from last year.
Of those filings, 99.8% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $152,506, 21% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
56% of Qualcomm's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 2.8 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Qualcomm's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Software Engineer (108 cases), Asics Engineer (72 cases), Cpu Engineer (67 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in CA (813), TX (93), CO (18).
FY2026 filings
989
Rank #39 nationally
Approval rate
99.8%
987 certified
Median salary
$152,506
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
2.8×
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. 56% of Qualcomm's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 2.8 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 108 | $153,472 |
| Asics Engineer | 72 | $153,063 |
| Cpu Engineer | 67 | $165,098 |
| Gpu Engineer | 44 | $159,940 |
| Software Applications Engineer | 39 | $148,177 |
| Modem Technologies Engineer | 39 | $160,795 |
| Machine Learning Engineer | 37 | $162,120 |
| Systems Test Engineer | 32 | $137,015 |
| Camera Engineer | 32 | $153,937 |
| Staff | 31 | $190,994 |
Top worksite states
CA
813 filings
TX
93 filings
CO
18 filings
MA
15 filings
WA
10 filings
NJ
9 filings
NC
7 filings
MI
6 filings
OR
6 filings
AZ
4 filings
Year-over-year trend
Qualcomm filed 2,244 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 989 in FY2026 — a decrease of 55.9%.
Qualcomm H-1B FAQs
Does Qualcomm sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Qualcomm filed 989 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #39 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 Qualcomm's H-1B approval rate?
99.8% of Qualcomm'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 Qualcomm pay H-1B workers?
Qualcomm's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $152,506 (average $155,060). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Qualcomm sponsor most on H-1B?
Software Engineer leads with 108 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $153,472. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Qualcomm hire H-1B workers?
CA is Qualcomm's top H-1B worksite state with 813 filings in FY2026, followed by TX (93) and CO (18). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Qualcomm?
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 Qualcomm's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 2.8 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.