Vmware H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Vmware filed 84 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #519 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 40.0% from last year.
Of those filings, 98.8% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $186,466, 48% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
96% of Vmware's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 3.9 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Vmware's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were R&D Engineer Software (60 cases), Technical Support Engineer (5 cases), Client Services Consultant (4 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in CA (54), TX (8), MA (6).
FY2026 filings
84
Rank #519 nationally
Approval rate
98.8%
83 certified
Median salary
$186,466
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
3.9×
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. 96% of Vmware's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 3.9 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| R&D Engineer Software | 60 | $192,687 |
| Technical Support Engineer | 5 | $132,873 |
| Client Services Consultant | 4 | $144,955 |
| Manager | 2 | $245,609 |
| Supervisor | 2 | $215,286 |
| Director | 2 | $271,256 |
| IT Applications Engineer | 2 | $139,517 |
| Technology Product Management | 2 | $188,012 |
| Business Development | 1 | $127,899 |
| Information Systems Engineer | 1 | $180,791 |
Top worksite states
CA
54 filings
TX
8 filings
MA
6 filings
NC
4 filings
WA
3 filings
FL
3 filings
CO
2 filings
VA
1 filings
KS
1 filings
OH
1 filings
Year-over-year trend
Vmware filed 140 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 84 in FY2026 — a decrease of 40.0%.
Vmware H-1B FAQs
Does Vmware sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Vmware filed 84 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #519 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 Vmware's H-1B approval rate?
98.8% of Vmware'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 Vmware pay H-1B workers?
Vmware's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $186,466 (average $187,003). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Vmware sponsor most on H-1B?
R&D Engineer Software leads with 60 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $192,687. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Vmware hire H-1B workers?
CA is Vmware's top H-1B worksite state with 54 filings in FY2026, followed by TX (8) and MA (6). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Vmware?
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 Vmware's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 3.9 entries per filing. Higher-wage offers at the same employer carry better odds.
Other top H-1B sponsors
University Of Colorado Denver Anschutz
84 filings
University Of Notre Dame Du Lac
84 filings
California Department Of Transportation
83 filings
Colorado State University
83 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.