Waymo H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Waymo filed 281 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #136 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — up 21.6% from last year.
Of those filings, 98.6% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $205,000, 62% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
43% of Waymo'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.
Waymo's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Software Engineer (167 cases), Machine Learning Engineer (17 cases), Research Scientist (8 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in CA (253), NY (17), WA (6).
FY2026 filings
281
Rank #136 nationally
Approval rate
98.6%
277 certified
Median salary
$205,000
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. 43% of Waymo'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 | 167 | $212,737 |
| Machine Learning Engineer | 17 | $233,235 |
| Research Scientist | 8 | $226,250 |
| Technical Program Manager | 7 | $230,286 |
| Researcher | 7 | $227,714 |
| Data Scientist | 7 | $214,286 |
| Product Manager | 6 | $234,500 |
| Systems Engineer | 4 | $242,500 |
| Program Manager | 3 | $180,006 |
| Systems Test Engineer | 3 | $201,333 |
Top worksite states
CA
253 filings
NY
17 filings
WA
6 filings
TX
2 filings
DC
1 filings
OH
1 filings
NJ
1 filings
Year-over-year trend
Waymo filed 231 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 281 in FY2026 — an increase of 21.6%.
Waymo H-1B FAQs
Does Waymo sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Waymo filed 281 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #136 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 Waymo's H-1B approval rate?
98.6% of Waymo'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 Waymo pay H-1B workers?
Waymo's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $205,000 (average $216,306). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Waymo sponsor most on H-1B?
Software Engineer leads with 167 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $212,737. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Waymo hire H-1B workers?
CA is Waymo's top H-1B worksite state with 253 filings in FY2026, followed by NY (17) and WA (6). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Waymo?
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 Waymo'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
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.