Starbucks H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Starbucks filed 114 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #362 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 42.4% from last year.
Of those filings, 71.0% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $164,690, 30% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
64% of Starbucks's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 2.9 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Starbucks's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Engineer Sr (12 cases), Engineer (12 cases), Engineer Lead (10 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in WA (110), NV (1), IL (1).
FY2026 filings
114
Rank #362 nationally
Approval rate
71.0%
81 certified
Median salary
$164,690
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
2.9×
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. 64% of Starbucks's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 2.9 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engineer Sr | 12 | $168,627 |
| Engineer | 12 | $148,114 |
| Engineer Lead | 10 | $190,371 |
| Data Scientist | 8 | $151,445 |
| Application Developer Lead | 5 | $174,231 |
| Systems Analyst Sr | 4 | $156,072 |
| Technical Product Manager | 3 | $195,255 |
| Technical Product Manager Sr | 3 | $179,131 |
| Cybersecurity Engineer Senior | 3 | $168,527 |
| Application Developer | 3 | $147,693 |
Top worksite states
WA
110 filings
NV
1 filings
IL
1 filings
AZ
1 filings
IN
1 filings
Year-over-year trend
Starbucks filed 198 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 114 in FY2026 — a decrease of 42.4%.
Starbucks H-1B FAQs
Does Starbucks sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Starbucks filed 114 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #362 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 Starbucks's H-1B approval rate?
71.0% of Starbucks'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 Starbucks pay H-1B workers?
Starbucks's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $164,690 (average $169,947). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Starbucks sponsor most on H-1B?
Engineer Sr leads with 12 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $168,627. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Starbucks hire H-1B workers?
WA is Starbucks's top H-1B worksite state with 110 filings in FY2026, followed by NV (1) and IL (1). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Starbucks?
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 Starbucks's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 2.9 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.