Tinder H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Tinder filed 49 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #949 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 14.0% from last year.
Of those filings, 75.5% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $177,606, 41% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
42% of Tinder's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 2.4 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Tinder's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Software Engineer (34 cases), Data Scientist (5 cases), Engineering Manager (3 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in CA (40), NY (4), TX (4).
FY2026 filings
49
Rank #949 nationally
Approval rate
75.5%
37 certified
Median salary
$177,606
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
2.4×
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. 42% of Tinder's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 2.4 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 34 | $185,507 |
| Data Scientist | 5 | $144,085 |
| Engineering Manager | 3 | $199,249 |
| Product Manager | 2 | $188,754 |
| Product Designer | 2 | $187,500 |
| Group Product Manager | 1 | $237,141 |
| Anti-Abuse Analyst | 1 | $134,400 |
| Director | 1 | $215,480 |
Top worksite states
CA
40 filings
NY
4 filings
TX
4 filings
MA
1 filings
Year-over-year trend
Tinder filed 57 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 49 in FY2026 — a decrease of 14.0%.
Tinder H-1B FAQs
Does Tinder sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Tinder filed 49 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #949 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 Tinder's H-1B approval rate?
75.5% of Tinder'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 Tinder pay H-1B workers?
Tinder's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $177,606 (average $182,958). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Tinder sponsor most on H-1B?
Software Engineer leads with 34 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $185,507. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Tinder hire H-1B workers?
CA is Tinder's top H-1B worksite state with 40 filings in FY2026, followed by NY (4) and TX (4). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Tinder?
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 Tinder's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 2.4 entries per filing. Higher-wage offers at the same employer carry better odds.
Other top H-1B sponsors
Sullivan & Cromwell
49 filings
Sumeru Technologies
49 filings
Travelers
49 filings
Align Technology
48 filings
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.