Sas Institute H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Sas Institute filed 43 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026 (through Q3), ranking #1087 out of 1,150 sponsoring employers in our database — up 19.4% from the same period last year.
Of those filings, 100.00% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $140,795, 17% above the median across listed employers of $120,519.
89% of Sas Institute's filings with a reported wage level were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an estimated average of 3.4 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Sas Institute's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 (through Q3) were Research Statistician Developer (9 cases), Software Developer (5 cases), Machine Learning Developer (4 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in NC (35), TX (3), SC (2).
FY2026 (through Q3) filings
43
Rank #1087 nationally
DOL certified %
100.00%
43 certified
Median salary
$140,795
Listed-employer median $120,519
Est. avg. lottery entries
3.4×
Wage-weighted system · estimated from LCA wage mix
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. 89% of Sas Institute's FY2026 (through Q3) filings with a reported wage level were Level III or above, giving its candidates an estimated average of 3.4 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Research Statistician Developer | 9 | $143,732 |
| Software Developer | 5 | $155,551 |
| Machine Learning Developer | 4 | $157,186 |
| Solutions Architect | 2 | $152,815 |
| Sol. Cnslt. Americas Consulting Technology Delivery Practice | 2 | $118,435 |
| Systems Engineer | 2 | $126,432 |
| Manager | 1 | $166,303 |
| Project Manager | 1 | $105,726 |
| Tech. Constlt. Americas Consulting Tech. Delivery Practice | 1 | $121,768 |
| Associate Software Developer | 1 | $113,547 |
Top worksite states
NC
35 filings
TX
3 filings
SC
2 filings
NY
1 filings
CA
1 filings
VA
1 filings
Year-over-year trend
Sas Institute filings — an increase of 19.4% versus the same period last year.
Sas Institute H-1B FAQs
Does Sas Institute sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Sas Institute filed 43 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026 (through Q3), ranking #1087 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 Sas Institute's H-1B certification rate?
100.00% of Sas Institute's FY2026 (through Q3) H-1B filings were certified by the Department of Labor. Note that LCA certification is distinct from USCIS petition approval: a certified LCA means the Department of Labor accepted the filing, not that a petition will be approved.
How much does Sas Institute pay H-1B workers?
Sas Institute's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 (through Q3) was $140,795 (average $139,777). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Sas Institute sponsor most on H-1B?
Research Statistician Developer leads with 9 filings in FY2026 (through Q3) at an average offered salary of $143,732. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Sas Institute hire H-1B workers?
NC is Sas Institute's top H-1B worksite state with 35 filings in FY2026 (through Q3), followed by TX (3) and SC (2). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Sas Institute?
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 Sas Institute's FY2026 (through Q3) wage mix, its candidates averaged an estimated 3.4 entries per filing. Higher-wage offers at the same employer carry better odds.
Other top H-1B sponsors
New Era Technology
43 filings
Okbl USA Technology
43 filings
Scripps Research Institute
43 filings
Standish Management US
43 filings
Data source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification — Labor Condition Application disclosure data, FY2024–FY2026 (through Q3). An LCA is filed by the employer before an H-1B petition; disclosure data does not indicate USCIS petition outcomes. Last updated: October 2026.