Sap H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Sap filed 465 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #75 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 10.9% from last year.
Of those filings, 100.0% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $161,128, 27% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
94% of Sap's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 3.9 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Sap's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Business Processes Principal Consultant (52 cases), IT Technology Services Senior Specialist (52 cases), Business Processes Senior Consultant (50 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in PA (196), CA (103), TX (66).
FY2026 filings
465
Rank #75 nationally
Approval rate
100.0%
465 certified
Median salary
$161,128
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
3.9×
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. 94% of Sap's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 3.9 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Processes Principal Consultant | 52 | $174,457 |
| IT Technology Services Senior Specialist | 52 | $168,072 |
| Business Processes Senior Consultant | 50 | $141,307 |
| Developer | 46 | $152,848 |
| Services Architecture Expert | 16 | $193,169 |
| Devops Engineer | 14 | $144,232 |
| Services Architecture Senior Specialist | 12 | $161,510 |
| Services Engagement Engineer | 12 | $147,149 |
| Business Processes Consultant | 11 | $110,227 |
| Product Expert | 9 | $206,966 |
Top worksite states
PA
196 filings
CA
103 filings
TX
66 filings
IL
27 filings
GA
21 filings
NY
11 filings
FL
10 filings
WA
8 filings
VA
8 filings
MA
4 filings
Year-over-year trend
Sap filed 522 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 465 in FY2026 — a decrease of 10.9%.
Sap H-1B FAQs
Does Sap sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Sap filed 465 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #75 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 Sap's H-1B approval rate?
100.0% of Sap'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 Sap pay H-1B workers?
Sap's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $161,128 (average $164,138). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Sap sponsor most on H-1B?
Business Processes Principal Consultant leads with 52 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $174,457. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Sap hire H-1B workers?
PA is Sap's top H-1B worksite state with 196 filings in FY2026, followed by CA (103) and TX (66). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Sap?
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 Sap's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 3.9 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.