Safeway H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Safeway filed 121 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #344 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 49.6% from last year.
Of those filings, 81.0% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $164,000, 30% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
65% of Safeway's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 3.0 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Safeway's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Engineer Software (19 cases), Pharmacist (16 cases), Engineer Quality (9 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in CA (53), TX (39), WA (17).
FY2026 filings
121
Rank #344 nationally
Approval rate
81.0%
98 certified
Median salary
$164,000
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
3.0×
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. 65% of Safeway's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 3.0 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engineer Software | 19 | $172,884 |
| Pharmacist | 16 | $155,188 |
| Engineer Quality | 9 | $158,051 |
| Pharmacy Manager | 9 | $169,046 |
| Software Engineer | 8 | $167,080 |
| Engineer | 6 | $182,831 |
| Devops Engineer | 3 | $158,247 |
| Engineer Architect | 3 | $202,789 |
| Engineer Devops | 3 | $149,589 |
| Digital Product Manager | 3 | $188,792 |
Top worksite states
CA
53 filings
TX
39 filings
WA
17 filings
AZ
5 filings
OR
3 filings
NV
2 filings
AK
2 filings
Year-over-year trend
Safeway filed 240 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 121 in FY2026 — a decrease of 49.6%.
Safeway H-1B FAQs
Does Safeway sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Safeway filed 121 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #344 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 Safeway's H-1B approval rate?
81.0% of Safeway'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 Safeway pay H-1B workers?
Safeway's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $164,000 (average $166,202). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Safeway sponsor most on H-1B?
Engineer Software leads with 19 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $172,884. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Safeway hire H-1B workers?
CA is Safeway's top H-1B worksite state with 53 filings in FY2026, followed by TX (39) and WA (17). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Safeway?
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 Safeway's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 3.0 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.