Wgu H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Wgu filed 47 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #997 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 2.1% from last year.
Of those filings, 93.6% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $153,000, 21% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
94% of Wgu's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 3.7 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Wgu's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Software Engineer (14 cases), Database Administrator (7 cases), Manager (4 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in UT (34), NC (4), AZ (4).
Wgu appears to be a cap-exempt type employer (such as a university, nonprofit research organization, or hospital). Cap-exempt employers can sponsor H-1B workers at any time of year without going through the annual lottery — always confirm directly with the employer's immigration team.
FY2026 filings
47
Rank #997 nationally
Approval rate
93.6%
44 certified
Median salary
$153,000
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
3.7×
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. 94% of Wgu's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 3.7 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 14 | $170,686 |
| Database Administrator | 7 | $149,714 |
| Manager | 4 | $209,975 |
| Salesforce Administrator | 2 | $121,500 |
| IT Security Architect | 2 | $193,000 |
| Cloud Architect | 2 | $208,000 |
| Data Analyst- Curriculum Analytics | 2 | $135,000 |
| Data Scientist | 2 | $118,050 |
| Data Analyst | 2 | $104,650 |
| Financial Quantitative Manager | 1 | $170,800 |
Top worksite states
UT
34 filings
NC
4 filings
AZ
4 filings
TX
2 filings
CA
2 filings
GA
1 filings
Year-over-year trend
Wgu filed 48 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 47 in FY2026 — a decrease of 2.1%.
Wgu H-1B FAQs
Does Wgu sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Wgu filed 47 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #997 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 Wgu's H-1B approval rate?
93.6% of Wgu'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 Wgu pay H-1B workers?
Wgu's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $153,000 (average $163,959). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Wgu sponsor most on H-1B?
Software Engineer leads with 14 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $170,686. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Wgu hire H-1B workers?
UT is Wgu's top H-1B worksite state with 34 filings in FY2026, followed by NC (4) and AZ (4). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Wgu?
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 Wgu's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 3.7 entries per filing. Higher-wage offers at the same employer carry better odds.
Other top H-1B sponsors
V3Tech Solutions
47 filings
Valeo North America
47 filings
World Wide Technology Holding
47 filings
Xai
47 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.