Walgreens H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Walgreens filed 58 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #774 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — roughly flat versus last year.
Of those filings, 100.0% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $158,294, 25% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
33% of Walgreens's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 2.3 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Walgreens's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Software Engineer (22 cases), Pharmacy Manager (12 cases), Pharmacist (11 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in WA (19), IL (14), MN (3).
FY2026 filings
58
Rank #774 nationally
Approval rate
100.0%
58 certified
Median salary
$158,294
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
2.3×
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. 33% of Walgreens's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 2.3 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 22 | $164,630 |
| Pharmacy Manager | 12 | $167,579 |
| Pharmacist | 11 | $134,572 |
| Data Scientist | 4 | $175,781 |
| Systems Engineer | 2 | $143,012 |
| Manager | 2 | $206,408 |
| Director | 1 | $270,000 |
| Applied Scientist | 1 | $125,000 |
| Technical Analyst | 1 | $164,300 |
| Technology Analyst | 1 | $110,000 |
Top worksite states
WA
19 filings
IL
14 filings
MN
3 filings
CA
2 filings
NY
2 filings
AZ
2 filings
VT
2 filings
GA
2 filings
WI
2 filings
NM
2 filings
Year-over-year trend
Walgreens filed 58 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 58 in FY2026 — an increase of 0.0%.
Walgreens H-1B FAQs
Does Walgreens sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Walgreens filed 58 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #774 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 Walgreens's H-1B approval rate?
100.0% of Walgreens'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 Walgreens pay H-1B workers?
Walgreens's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $158,294 (average $160,766). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Walgreens sponsor most on H-1B?
Software Engineer leads with 22 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $164,630. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Walgreens hire H-1B workers?
WA is Walgreens's top H-1B worksite state with 19 filings in FY2026, followed by IL (14) and MN (3). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Walgreens?
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 Walgreens's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 2.3 entries per filing. Higher-wage offers at the same employer carry better odds.
Other top H-1B sponsors
Tencent America
58 filings
Virginia Commonwealth University
58 filings
7-Eleven
57 filings
American IT Solutions
57 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.