Whatnot H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Whatnot filed 41 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026 (through Q3), ranking #1148 out of 1,150 sponsoring employers in our database — up 51.8% from the same period last year.
Of those filings, 100.00% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $212,202, 76% above the median across listed employers of $120,519.
59% of Whatnot's filings with a reported wage level were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an estimated average of 2.9 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Whatnot's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 (through Q3) were Software Engineer (25 cases), Machine Learning Engineer (4 cases), Director of Buyer Engineering (2 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in CA (33), NY (6), WA (2).
FY2026 (through Q3) filings
41
Rank #1148 nationally
DOL certified %
100.00%
41 certified
Median salary
$212,202
Listed-employer median $120,519
Est. avg. lottery entries
2.9×
Wage-weighted system · estimated from LCA wage mix
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. 59% of Whatnot's FY2026 (through Q3) filings with a reported wage level were Level III or above, giving its candidates an estimated average of 2.9 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 25 | $213,969 |
| Machine Learning Engineer | 4 | $236,250 |
| Director of Buyer Engineering | 2 | $480,000 |
| Data Engineer | 2 | $255,000 |
| Data Scientist | 2 | $195,000 |
| Engineering Director | 1 | $410,000 |
| Chief Product Officer | 1 | $530,000 |
| Risk Strategist | 1 | $255,000 |
| Cloud Security Engineer | 1 | $152,900 |
| Risk Stategist | 1 | $210,000 |
Top worksite states
CA
33 filings
NY
6 filings
WA
2 filings
Year-over-year trend
Whatnot filings — an increase of 51.8% versus the same period last year.
Whatnot H-1B FAQs
Does Whatnot sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Whatnot filed 41 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026 (through Q3), ranking #1148 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 Whatnot's H-1B certification rate?
100.00% of Whatnot's FY2026 (through Q3) H-1B filings were certified by the Department of Labor. Note that LCA certification is distinct from USCIS petition approval: a certified LCA means the Department of Labor accepted the filing, not that a petition will be approved.
How much does Whatnot pay H-1B workers?
Whatnot's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 (through Q3) was $212,202 (average $240,754). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Whatnot sponsor most on H-1B?
Software Engineer leads with 25 filings in FY2026 (through Q3) at an average offered salary of $213,969. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Whatnot hire H-1B workers?
CA is Whatnot's top H-1B worksite state with 33 filings in FY2026 (through Q3), followed by NY (6) and WA (2). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Whatnot?
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 Whatnot's FY2026 (through Q3) wage mix, its candidates averaged an estimated 2.9 entries per filing. Higher-wage offers at the same employer carry better odds.
Other top H-1B sponsors
University of Phoenix
41 filings
Vidant Medical Group
41 filings
Wuxi Biologics USA
41 filings
Zt Group Intl
41 filings
Data source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification — Labor Condition Application disclosure data, FY2024–FY2026 (through Q3). An LCA is filed by the employer before an H-1B petition; disclosure data does not indicate USCIS petition outcomes. Last updated: October 2026.