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Who actually sponsors H-1B workers in 2026, and what they offer to pay

Every H-1B petition starts with a Labor Condition Application (LCA) filed with the US Department of Labor. On it, the employer gives the job title, the worksite and the wage it will pay.

  • 541,597 H-1B petitions certified in 2025, 8.2% increase from 2024
  • Top employers: Amazon, Cognizant, Microsoft, Google, Meta Platforms
  • Median wage offers ranged from $85,634 to $203,350

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