Zendesk H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Zendesk filed 40 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026 (through Q3), ranking #1192 out of 1,240 sponsoring employers in our database — down 2.4% from the same period last year.
Of those filings, 100.00% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $179,950, 49% above the median across listed employers of $120,494.
81% of Zendesk'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 3.1 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Zendesk's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 (through Q3) were Data Engineer (7 cases), Software Engineer (7 cases), Director (3 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in CA (24), TX (9), NJ (1).
FY2026 (through Q3) filings
40
Rank #1192 nationally
DOL certified %
100.00%
40 certified
Median salary
$179,950
Listed-employer median $120,494
Est. avg. lottery entries
3.1×
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. 81% of Zendesk's FY2026 (through Q3) filings with a reported wage level were Level III or above, giving its candidates an estimated average of 3.1 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Data Engineer | 7 | $201,403 |
| Software Engineer | 7 | $167,707 |
| Director | 3 | $312,330 |
| Analyst | 3 | $151,624 |
| Financial Analysis & Strategy Analyst | 2 | $122,696 |
| Product Manager | 2 | $245,000 |
| Machine Learning Engineer | 2 | $250,000 |
| Business Systems Analysis Lead | 2 | $142,946 |
| Startup and Venture Capital Manager | 1 | $187,364 |
| Engineer | 1 | $210,120 |
Top worksite states
CA
24 filings
TX
9 filings
NJ
1 filings
FL
1 filings
CO
1 filings
IL
1 filings
WA
1 filings
VA
1 filings
NY
1 filings
Year-over-year trend
Zendesk filings — a decrease of 2.4% versus the same period last year.
Zendesk H-1B FAQs
Does Zendesk sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Zendesk filed 40 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026 (through Q3), ranking #1192 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 Zendesk's H-1B certification rate?
100.00% of Zendesk'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 Zendesk pay H-1B workers?
Zendesk's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 (through Q3) was $179,950 (average $189,952). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Zendesk sponsor most on H-1B?
Data Engineer leads with 7 filings in FY2026 (through Q3) at an average offered salary of $201,403. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Zendesk hire H-1B workers?
CA is Zendesk's top H-1B worksite state with 24 filings in FY2026 (through Q3), followed by TX (9) and NJ (1). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Zendesk?
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 Zendesk's FY2026 (through Q3) wage mix, its candidates averaged an estimated 3.1 entries per filing. Higher-wage offers at the same employer carry better odds.
Other top H-1B sponsors
Vitosha
40 filings
Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools
40 filings
Ajace
39 filings
Aqr Capital Management
39 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.