Western Union H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Western Union filed 97 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #441 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — up 26.0% from last year.
Of those filings, 76.3% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $145,656, 15% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
63% of Western Union's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 2.9 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Western Union's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Software Engineer (22 cases), Architect (10 cases), Manager (7 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in CO (66), TX (24), FL (5).
FY2026 filings
97
Rank #441 nationally
Approval rate
76.3%
74 certified
Median salary
$145,656
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
2.9×
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. 63% of Western Union's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 2.9 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 22 | $140,272 |
| Architect | 10 | $166,793 |
| Manager | 7 | $156,382 |
| Application Architect | 7 | $154,625 |
| Software Engineering Architect | 6 | $145,269 |
| Director | 5 | $189,770 |
| Associate | 5 | $101,570 |
| Analyst | 4 | $97,244 |
| Application Developer | 4 | $99,815 |
| Officer | 3 | $99,327 |
Top worksite states
CO
66 filings
TX
24 filings
FL
5 filings
GA
1 filings
NY
1 filings
Year-over-year trend
Western Union filed 77 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 97 in FY2026 — an increase of 26.0%.
Western Union H-1B FAQs
Does Western Union sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Western Union filed 97 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #441 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 Western Union's H-1B approval rate?
76.3% of Western Union'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 Western Union pay H-1B workers?
Western Union's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $145,656 (average $141,907). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Western Union sponsor most on H-1B?
Software Engineer leads with 22 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $140,272. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Western Union hire H-1B workers?
CO is Western Union's top H-1B worksite state with 66 filings in FY2026, followed by TX (24) and FL (5). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Western Union?
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 Western Union's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 2.9 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.