Wayfair H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Wayfair filed 271 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #141 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — up 33.5% from last year.
Of those filings, 66.0% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $155,000, 23% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
52% of Wayfair's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 2.6 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Wayfair's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Software Engineer (96 cases), Machine Learning Scientist (35 cases), Analyst (33 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in MA (239), CA (19), TX (5).
FY2026 filings
271
Rank #141 nationally
Approval rate
66.0%
179 certified
Median salary
$155,000
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
2.6×
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. 52% of Wayfair's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 2.6 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 96 | $159,407 |
| Machine Learning Scientist | 35 | $188,211 |
| Analyst | 33 | $108,881 |
| Manager | 32 | $169,961 |
| Data Scientist | 28 | $121,784 |
| Associate | 10 | $89,842 |
| Data Science Manager | 5 | $161,713 |
| Associate Director | 4 | $225,351 |
| Software Engineering Manager | 4 | $190,800 |
| Product Manager | 3 | $136,333 |
Top worksite states
MA
239 filings
CA
19 filings
TX
5 filings
FL
3 filings
IL
2 filings
NC
1 filings
NJ
1 filings
WA
1 filings
Year-over-year trend
Wayfair filed 203 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 271 in FY2026 — an increase of 33.5%.
Wayfair H-1B FAQs
Does Wayfair sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Wayfair filed 271 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #141 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 Wayfair's H-1B approval rate?
66.0% of Wayfair'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 Wayfair pay H-1B workers?
Wayfair's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $155,000 (average $152,246). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Wayfair sponsor most on H-1B?
Software Engineer leads with 96 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $159,407. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Wayfair hire H-1B workers?
MA is Wayfair's top H-1B worksite state with 239 filings in FY2026, followed by CA (19) and TX (5). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Wayfair?
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 Wayfair's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 2.6 entries per filing. Higher-wage offers at the same employer carry better odds.
Other top H-1B sponsors
Adp Technology Services
271 filings
Marvell Semiconductor
271 filings
Populus Group
270 filings
University Of Florida
268 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.