Snap H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Snap filed 281 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #135 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 23.8% from last year.
Of those filings, 74.4% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $180,710, 43% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
91% of Snap's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 3.4 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Snap's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Software Engineer (109 cases), Machine Learning Engineer (68 cases), Manager (23 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in CA (175), WA (73), NY (30).
FY2026 filings
281
Rank #135 nationally
Approval rate
74.4%
209 certified
Median salary
$180,710
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
3.4×
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. 91% of Snap's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 3.4 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 109 | $180,762 |
| Machine Learning Engineer | 68 | $180,763 |
| Manager | 23 | $215,609 |
| Data Scientist | 14 | $161,126 |
| Quality Engineer | 6 | $173,857 |
| Product Manager | 6 | $135,103 |
| Ar Designer | 6 | $148,470 |
| Security Engineer | 5 | $181,818 |
| Business Intelligence Engineer | 5 | $156,531 |
| Research Scientist | 4 | $179,722 |
Top worksite states
CA
175 filings
WA
73 filings
NY
30 filings
DC
1 filings
TX
1 filings
NV
1 filings
Year-over-year trend
Snap filed 369 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 281 in FY2026 — a decrease of 23.8%.
Snap H-1B FAQs
Does Snap sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Snap filed 281 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #135 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 Snap's H-1B approval rate?
74.4% of Snap's FY2026 H-1B filings were certified by the Department of Labor, with 2 denied. Note that LCA certification is distinct from USCIS petition approval, but a high certification rate indicates clean, compliant filings.
How much does Snap pay H-1B workers?
Snap's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $180,710 (average $177,928). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Snap sponsor most on H-1B?
Software Engineer leads with 109 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $180,762. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Snap hire H-1B workers?
CA is Snap's top H-1B worksite state with 175 filings in FY2026, followed by WA (73) and NY (30). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Snap?
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 Snap's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 3.4 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.