Rivian H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Rivian filed 734 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #43 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 7.9% from last year.
Of those filings, 88.6% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $148,709, 18% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
50% of Rivian's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 2.5 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Rivian's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Software Engineer (62 cases), Automation Controls Engineer (32 cases), Manager (29 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in CA (442), IL (244), MI (36).
FY2026 filings
734
Rank #43 nationally
Approval rate
88.6%
650 certified
Median salary
$148,709
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
2.5×
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. 50% of Rivian's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 2.5 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 62 | $192,310 |
| Automation Controls Engineer | 32 | $138,813 |
| Manager | 29 | $193,243 |
| Manufacturing Engineer | 29 | $130,992 |
| Process Engineer | 22 | $111,790 |
| Embedded Software Engineer | 20 | $182,725 |
| Global Supply Manager | 19 | $146,533 |
| Technical Program Manager | 19 | $168,628 |
| Mechanical Design Engineer | 19 | $148,802 |
| Mechanical Engineer | 13 | $154,515 |
Top worksite states
CA
442 filings
IL
244 filings
MI
36 filings
AZ
4 filings
TX
4 filings
GA
2 filings
NY
2 filings
Year-over-year trend
Rivian filed 797 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 734 in FY2026 — a decrease of 7.9%.
Rivian H-1B FAQs
Does Rivian sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Rivian filed 734 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #43 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 Rivian's H-1B approval rate?
88.6% of Rivian'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 Rivian pay H-1B workers?
Rivian's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $148,709 (average $157,371). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Rivian sponsor most on H-1B?
Software Engineer leads with 62 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $192,310. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Rivian hire H-1B workers?
CA is Rivian's top H-1B worksite state with 442 filings in FY2026, followed by IL (244) and MI (36). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Rivian?
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 Rivian's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 2.5 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.