Wells Fargo H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Wells Fargo filed 491 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #66 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 24.1% from last year.
Of those filings, 95.5% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $150,000, 19% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
74% of Wells Fargo'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.
Wells Fargo's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Software Engineer (178 cases), Quantitative Analytics Specialist (68 cases), Specialty Software Engineer (30 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in NC (237), CA (60), NY (56).
FY2026 filings
491
Rank #66 nationally
Approval rate
95.5%
469 certified
Median salary
$150,000
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. 74% of Wells Fargo'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 | 178 | $145,631 |
| Quantitative Analytics Specialist | 68 | $133,923 |
| Specialty Software Engineer | 30 | $162,622 |
| Engineer | 24 | $173,945 |
| Quantitative Analytics Program Associate | 20 | $112,764 |
| Investment Banking Program Associate | 18 | $154,764 |
| Securities Quantitative Analytics Associate | 15 | $138,576 |
| Analytics Consultant | 11 | $136,588 |
| Infrastructure Engineer | 11 | $141,552 |
| Securities Quantitative Analytics Specialist | 10 | $159,251 |
Top worksite states
NC
237 filings
CA
60 filings
NY
56 filings
NJ
38 filings
TX
36 filings
AZ
28 filings
DE
7 filings
MN
7 filings
VA
7 filings
OH
4 filings
Year-over-year trend
Wells Fargo filed 647 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 491 in FY2026 — a decrease of 24.1%.
Wells Fargo H-1B FAQs
Does Wells Fargo sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Wells Fargo filed 491 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #66 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 Wells Fargo's H-1B approval rate?
95.5% of Wells Fargo'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 Wells Fargo pay H-1B workers?
Wells Fargo's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $150,000 (average $148,310). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Wells Fargo sponsor most on H-1B?
Software Engineer leads with 178 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $145,631. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Wells Fargo hire H-1B workers?
NC is Wells Fargo's top H-1B worksite state with 237 filings in FY2026, followed by CA (60) and NY (56). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Wells Fargo?
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 Wells Fargo'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
Amd
514 filings
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
499 filings
Gp Technologies
489 filings
People Tech Group
483 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.