Staples H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Staples filed 108 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #377 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 28.9% from last year.
Of those filings, 100.0% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $135,000, 7% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
53% of Staples'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.
Staples's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Software Engineer (28 cases), Product Manager Digital (10 cases), Data Engineer (5 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in MA (95), IL (8), TX (4).
FY2026 filings
108
Rank #377 nationally
Approval rate
100.0%
108 certified
Median salary
$135,000
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. 53% of Staples'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 | 28 | $143,298 |
| Product Manager Digital | 10 | $132,515 |
| Data Engineer | 5 | $125,120 |
| Manager Software Engineering | 4 | $183,918 |
| Architect | 4 | $176,964 |
| Quality Engineer | 4 | $150,600 |
| Product Manager | 4 | $130,250 |
| Data Analyst | 4 | $102,016 |
| Cloud Engineer | 3 | $136,280 |
| Manager | 3 | $150,000 |
Top worksite states
MA
95 filings
IL
8 filings
TX
4 filings
FL
1 filings
Year-over-year trend
Staples filed 152 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 108 in FY2026 — a decrease of 28.9%.
Staples H-1B FAQs
Does Staples sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Staples filed 108 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #377 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 Staples's H-1B approval rate?
100.0% of Staples'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 Staples pay H-1B workers?
Staples's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $135,000 (average $142,051). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Staples sponsor most on H-1B?
Software Engineer leads with 28 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $143,298. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Staples hire H-1B workers?
MA is Staples's top H-1B worksite state with 95 filings in FY2026, followed by IL (8) and TX (4). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Staples?
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 Staples'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.