Uber H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Uber filed 683 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #47 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 24.8% from last year.
Of those filings, 99.9% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $193,600, 53% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
76% of Uber's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 3.2 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Uber's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Software Engineer (275 cases), Manager (49 cases), Scientist (45 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in CA (433), NY (129), WA (68).
FY2026 filings
683
Rank #47 nationally
Approval rate
99.9%
682 certified
Median salary
$193,600
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
3.2×
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. 76% of Uber's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 3.2 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 275 | $209,332 |
| Manager | 49 | $207,487 |
| Scientist | 45 | $185,280 |
| Product Manager | 31 | $206,823 |
| Data Scientist | 31 | $167,400 |
| Machine Learning Engineer | 23 | $225,761 |
| Program Manager | 13 | $143,638 |
| Data Analyst | 12 | $150,550 |
| Applications Developer | 10 | $187,030 |
| Applied Scientist | 8 | $177,162 |
Top worksite states
CA
433 filings
NY
129 filings
WA
68 filings
AR
17 filings
IL
15 filings
TX
13 filings
DC
3 filings
TN
1 filings
CO
1 filings
PA
1 filings
Year-over-year trend
Uber filed 908 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 683 in FY2026 — a decrease of 24.8%.
Uber H-1B FAQs
Does Uber sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Uber filed 683 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #47 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 Uber's H-1B approval rate?
99.9% of Uber's FY2026 H-1B filings were certified by the Department of Labor, with 1 denied. Note that LCA certification is distinct from USCIS petition approval, but a high certification rate indicates clean, compliant filings.
How much does Uber pay H-1B workers?
Uber's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $193,600 (average $193,387). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Uber sponsor most on H-1B?
Software Engineer leads with 275 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $209,332. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Uber hire H-1B workers?
CA is Uber's top H-1B worksite state with 433 filings in FY2026, followed by NY (129) and WA (68). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Uber?
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 Uber's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 3.2 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.