Reddit H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Reddit filed 66 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #666 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 33.3% from last year.
Of those filings, 100.0% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $260,000, 106% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
82% of Reddit'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.
Reddit's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Software Engineer (24 cases), Machine Learning Engineer (21 cases), Engineering Manager (4 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in CA (26), WA (16), NY (13).
FY2026 filings
66
Rank #666 nationally
Approval rate
100.0%
66 certified
Median salary
$260,000
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. 82% of Reddit'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 | 24 | $250,899 |
| Machine Learning Engineer | 21 | $272,612 |
| Engineering Manager | 4 | $297,430 |
| Manager | 2 | $282,500 |
| Backend Engineer | 2 | $220,000 |
| Technical Program Manager | 2 | $260,000 |
| Director Of Engineering | 1 | $418,800 |
| Machine Learning Mgmt | 1 | $320,000 |
| Creative Strategist | 1 | $186,904 |
| Frontend Web Engineer | 1 | $265,000 |
Top worksite states
CA
26 filings
WA
16 filings
NY
13 filings
NJ
3 filings
FL
2 filings
IL
1 filings
GA
1 filings
TX
1 filings
CO
1 filings
CT
1 filings
Year-over-year trend
Reddit filed 99 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 66 in FY2026 — a decrease of 33.3%.
Reddit H-1B FAQs
Does Reddit sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Reddit filed 66 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #666 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 Reddit's H-1B approval rate?
100.0% of Reddit'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 Reddit pay H-1B workers?
Reddit's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $260,000 (average $259,934). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Reddit sponsor most on H-1B?
Software Engineer leads with 24 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $250,899. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Reddit hire H-1B workers?
CA is Reddit's top H-1B worksite state with 26 filings in FY2026, followed by WA (16) and NY (13). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Reddit?
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 Reddit'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
Innovative Consulting Solutions
66 filings
Lenovo United States
66 filings
Sagarsoft
66 filings
Tekinvaderz
66 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.