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H-1B data current through FY 2026 Q3

HP H-1B Visa Sponsorship & Salary Data

Yes, HP sponsors H-1B visas. In FY 2026, HP filed 185 H-1B labor condition applications (183 certified) with a median salary of $129,917. Across FY 2020–2026, HP has filed 1,317 total H-1B applications with 1,311 certified and a lifetime median salary of $117,749, which is 2% lower than the national H-1B median of $120,000.

Post-$100K-fee sponsorship status

FY 2026 Q1: 21 certified LCAs

Certifications dated Oct 1 – Dec 31, 2025 — the first full quarter after the $100K H-1B fee took effect on September 21, 2025.

Still actively sponsoring
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FY 2020–2025 Q1 range 6-year Q1 average

Certified H-1B LCAs in Q1 (Oct–Dec) of each fiscal year for HP: FY 2020: 19; FY 2021: 11; FY 2022: 29; FY 2023: 9; FY 2024: 16; FY 2025: 30; FY 2026: 21;

HP certified 21 H-1B LCAs in FY 2026 Q1 — the first quarter after the $100K H-1B fee took effect on September 21, 2025. The 6-year Q1 baseline (FY 2020–2025) averages 19 certified filings per Q1, so this quarter came in 11% above the historical norm.

Compared to FY 2025 Q1 specifically (30 certified), FY 2026 Q1 is down 30%. The 6-year Q1 range runs from 9 (low) to 30 (peak in FY 2025).

These counts reflect DOL LCA certifications with decision_date in Oct–Dec — a proxy for post-fee sponsorship activity. LCAs do not distinguish cap-subject new hires (fee-exposed) from extensions, transfers, and change-of-status petitions (fee-exempt), so a drop does not cleanly translate to fewer H-1B workers at HP.

1,311
Certified Filings
FY 2020-2026
$117,749
Median Salary
-2% vs national
0.2%
Denial Rate
2 denied of 1,317
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Years of Data
FY 2020-2026

Salary Analysis

Salary Range

  • 10th percentile: $83,470
  • 25th percentile: $97,053
  • Median: $117,749
  • 75th percentile: $139,360
  • 90th percentile: $161,096

Wage Level Distribution

  • Level I (Entry): 9 (1%)
  • Level II (Qualified): 342 (27%)
  • Level III (Experienced): 204 (16%)
  • Level IV (Expert): 696 (56%)

Trend (2020-2026)

  • Starting median: $118,299
  • Current median: $129,917
  • Growth: +10%

Salary & Hiring Visualizations

Salary Distribution

Distribution of H-1B salaries at HP

HP's H-1B salaries range from $83,470 to $161,096 (10th-90th percentile), with a median of $117,749. This is comparable to the national H-1B median.

Wage Level Distribution

DOL wage levels affect H-1B lottery priority

HP files 99% of H-1B positions at Level II or higher. Higher wage levels receive priority in the H-1B lottery, giving HP candidates a competitive advantage.

Median Salary Trend

Year-over-year salary changes

HP's median H-1B salary increased by +10% from FY 2020 ($118,299) to FY 2026 ($129,917).

H-1B Filings by Year

Annual hiring activity through H-1B program

HP's H-1B filings changed by 0% from FY 2020 to FY 2026.

Salary by Job Title

Top roles by filing volume: shape of all filings, middle 50% box, median tick

Hardware Engineer
49 · $102K
Software Engineer
87 · $120K
Data Engineer
55 · $120K
Software Designer
35 · $125K

The highest-volume H-1B role at HP is Software Engineer with 87 filings at $120,224 median salary.

Salary by Location

Salary distribution across office locations (sorted by median)

Corvallis, OR
93 · $98K
Vancouver, WA
174 · $111K
Austin, TX
161 · $119K
Spring, TX
369 · $120K
Palo Alto, CA
143 · $145K

HP's largest H-1B hub is Spring, TX with 369 filings. The highest-paying location is Palo Alto, CA at $145,267 median.

Highest Paying H-1B Roles at HP

Ranked by median salary — Unlike "Salary by Job Title" above which shows the most common roles by filing volume, this section ranks all H-1B positions by their median compensation to highlight the best-paying opportunities.

These are the 6 highest-paying of HP's most common H-1B job titles, ranked by median salary. The highest-paying role is Software Designer at $125,000 median, which is 6% above the company's overall H-1B median of $117,749.

High-paying H-1B roles typically require advanced technical expertise, specialized domain knowledge, or significant leadership responsibility. Factors influencing top-tier compensation include years of experience, educational credentials (PhD, Master's degrees), rare skill combinations, and market demand for specific technologies. The chart under each role shows how pay is spread across its filings—a wide box means pay varies a lot for that title, while a narrow box suggests standardized pay bands. Senior and principal-level positions consistently command premium salaries due to their strategic impact and scarcity of qualified candidates.

Middle 50% of salaries Middle 80% Median Shape of all filings (wider = more common salary) Sample of filings Company median

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Software Designer

35 H-1B filings at HP

$125,000
+6% vs company median
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Software Applications Engineer

48 H-1B filings at HP

$121,701
+3% vs company median
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Data Engineer

55 H-1B filings at HP

$120,349
+2% vs company median
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Software Engineer

87 H-1B filings at HP

$120,224
+2% vs company median
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Program Manager

33 H-1B filings at HP

$115,669
-2% vs company median
6

Hardware Engineer

49 H-1B filings at HP

$102,024
-13% vs company median

Salary data based on 1,311 certified H-1B labor condition applications at HP. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, specific role requirements, and location within the company.

Highest Individual H-1B Salaries at HP

Actual filed salaries — These are the 10 highest individual H-1B salary filings at HP, representing specific positions (not aggregated medians). These may include executive, highly specialized, or senior leadership roles.

The highest H-1B salary filed at HP was $947,765 for a Software Designer position in San Diego, CA (FY2020). This is 705% higher than the company's median H-1B salary.

Top H-1B salaries often cluster in high cost-of-living metros like San Francisco, New York, and Seattle where prevailing wages are higher. However, executive and specialized roles can command premium compensation regardless of location. These filings represent the upper bound of H-1B compensation at HP—actual total compensation may be significantly higher when including stock grants, bonuses, and benefits. Geographic patterns in top salaries often reflect where companies locate their most senior technical talent and leadership positions.

Where are the highest-paid H-1B positions located?

Marker size indicates salary level. Click markers for details.

Rank Job Title Location Salary Level Year
1 Software Designer San Diego, CA $947,765 II FY 2020
2 Global Head Of Customer Support Palo Alto, CA $445,588 IV FY 2020
3 Senior Software Engineer San Francisco, CA $274,456 IV FY 2025
4 Director, Strategy And Planning Palo Alto, CA $262,205 IV FY 2024
5 Director Strategy & Planning Palo Alto, CA $260,000 IV FY 2021
6 Director Pss Life Cycle Marketing Spring, TX $245,661 IV FY 2021
7 Director Pss Life Cycle Marketing Spring, TX $245,661 IV FY 2021
8 Product Manager Palo Alto, CA $238,719 N/A FY 2026
9 Senior Software Engineer Sudbury, MA $238,285 IV FY 2026
10 Machine Learning Engineer Palo Alto, CA $225,077 III FY 2025

These represent the highest individual salary amounts filed in H-1B labor condition applications. Note: H-1B salary data reflects base compensation only and does not include stock options, RSUs, bonuses, or other benefits which can significantly increase total compensation at tech companies.

Detailed Breakdown

H-1B Job Titles at HP

Job Title Filings Median Salary
Software Engineer 87 $120,224
Data Engineer 55 $120,349
Hardware Engineer 49 $102,024
Software Applications Engineer 48 $121,701
Software Designer 35 $125,000
Program Manager 33 $115,669

H-1B Locations for HP

Location Filings Median Salary
Spring, TX 369 $120,349
Vancouver, WA 174 $111,446
Austin, TX 161 $118,729
Palo Alto, CA 143 $145,267
Corvallis, OR 93 $98,426
San Diego, CA 84 $118,747
Boise, ID 57 $102,000
Fort Collins, CO 36 $118,726
San Francisco, CA 25 $185,994
Alpharetta, GA 11 $99,008

Recent H-1B Filings at HP

Sample of 20 recent certified H-1B labor condition applications. This represents a small fraction of HP's 1,311 total certified filings.

Job Title Location Salary Level Year
Software Applications Engineer Austin, TX $163,550 IV FY 2026
Senior Computer Vision Engineer San Francisco, CA $161,637 II FY 2026
Software Applications Engineer 4 Austin, TX $163,550 IV FY 2026
Cloud Engineer Spring, TX $117,478 IV FY 2026
Lead QA Engineer San Francisco, CA $163,613 IV FY 2026
QA Engineer III Spring, TX $121,098 IV FY 2026
Professional, Software Quality Assurance San Francisco, CA $113,277 II FY 2026
Senior Software Engineer San Francisco, CA $213,512 IV FY 2026
Software Engineer Fort Collins, CO $159,266 IV FY 2026
Senior Manager, Experience Design Vancouver, WA $215,405 IV FY 2026
Privacy Lead Engineer Palo Alto, CA $223,142 IV FY 2026
Senior Software Developer Northlake, TX $156,998 IV FY 2026
Senior Machine Learning Engineer San Francisco, CA $213,512 IV FY 2026
Pss Life Cycle Marketing Professional 3 Spring, TX $83,054 IV FY 2026
Data Analyst Vancouver, WA $89,461 II FY 2026
Cloud Engineer Spring, TX $117,478 IV FY 2026
IT Engineer 4 Westminster, CO $136,115 IV FY 2026
Principal Software Engineer Spring, TX $149,718 IV FY 2026
Pss Life Cycle Marketing Professional 5 Spring, TX $83,054 IV FY 2026
Category Sales Rep 4 Spring, TX $83,054 IV FY 2026

Data source: U.S. Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Files. Showing most recent certified filings.

Frequently Asked Questions about HP H-1B Visas

What is the average H-1B salary at HP?

The median H-1B salary at HP is $117,749, based on 1,311 certified filings from FY 2020 to FY 2026. This is 2% lower than the national H-1B median salary of $120,000. Compensation at HP reflects their market positioning, with entry-level roles starting around $97,053 and senior positions reaching $161,096 or higher. These figures represent base salaries in LCA filings and may not include bonuses, equity grants, or other compensation common at large employers.

10th %ile Median 90th %ile
$83,470 $117,749 $161,096

Salaries at HP range from $83,470 at the 10th percentile to $161,096 at the 90th percentile, showing a $77,626 spread across experience levels and roles. The 25th percentile is $97,053 and the 75th percentile is $139,360.

Does HP sponsor H-1B visas in 2026?

Yes, HP actively sponsors H-1B visas in FY 2026. In the most recent fiscal year (FY 2026), HP filed 185 H-1B labor condition applications with 183 certified and 1 denied, at a median salary of $129,917. Across FY 2020–2026, they have filed 1,317 total H-1B applications with 1,311 certified and a 0.2% lifetime denial rate, demonstrating ongoing commitment to hiring international talent. HP sponsors positions across multiple job categories and locations, making them a viable option for professionals seeking H-1B visa sponsorship.

H-1B Filing History
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In the most recent fiscal year (FY 2026), HP filed 185 H-1B applications, with 183 certified and 1 denied. Over 7 years of data, HP has consistently demonstrated commitment to H-1B sponsorship.

Note: These are Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed with the Department of Labor, which is a prerequisite for H-1B petitions. The actual number of H-1B petitions filed with USCIS may differ.

What is HP's H-1B approval rate?

HP's LCA (Labor Condition Application) denial rate is 0.2%, with 2 out of 1,317 applications denied across all years. This translates to a 99.8% certification rate, which indicates how successfully the company prepares and files H-1B applications. A lower denial rate suggests better compliance with Department of Labor requirements, proper wage documentation, and accurate job classification. Prospective H-1B applicants should consider this approval rate alongside other factors like salary, job role, and location when evaluating HP as a potential H-1B sponsor.

Approval vs Denial Rate
99.8% Certified
1,311 certified 2 denied

This is an excellent approval rate, indicating HP has strong H-1B sponsorship practices and typically meets DOL requirements. Applicants can feel confident in the company's H-1B track record.

What jobs does HP sponsor for H-1B?

HP sponsors H-1B visas for various specialty occupation positions requiring at least a bachelor's degree. Based on 1,311 certified filings, the most commonly sponsored job titles reflect the company's primary business functions and talent needs. These positions typically require specialized knowledge in fields like technology, engineering, finance, or scientific research. Understanding which roles HP most frequently sponsors can help job seekers target their applications effectively.

Most common H-1B job titles at HP:

The most frequently sponsored role is Software Engineer with 87 filings at a median salary of $120,224. This is followed by Data Engineer (55 filings) and Hardware Engineer.

Where are HP's H-1B jobs located?

HP's H-1B positions are distributed across multiple U.S. locations, with concentration in major metropolitan areas and tech hubs. Geographic distribution often reflects company office locations, client sites, and regional market demands. Location significantly impacts H-1B salary due to varying cost of living and local wage requirements. Understanding where HP sponsors H-1B workers can help candidates target specific offices and negotiate appropriate compensation for each market.

Top HP H-1B locations:

Circle size indicates relative H-1B filing volume

The largest H-1B hub for HP is Spring, TX with 369 filings at a median salary of $120,349. The highest-paying location is San Francisco, CA at $185,994 median. Salaries range from $98,426 to $185,994 across office locations.

How have HP's H-1B salaries changed over time?

HP's median H-1B salary has increased by +10% from FY 2020 ($118,299) to FY 2026 ($129,917). Tracking salary trends over time reveals how HP adjusts compensation to remain competitive in the H-1B labor market. Salary growth typically reflects inflation adjustments, increased demand for specialized skills, and evolving prevailing wage requirements. These historical trends can help applicants understand future salary expectations and negotiate appropriately when considering H-1B opportunities at HP.

Median Salary Trend
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Year-by-year breakdown:

  • FY 2022: $113,339 (199 certified)
  • FY 2023: $115,648 (190 certified)
  • FY 2024: $117,666 (187 certified)
  • FY 2025: $126,381 (193 certified)
  • FY 2026: $129,917 (183 certified)

HP has maintained steady salary growth for H-1B positions over this period.

What wage level does HP use for H-1B?

HP primarily files H-1B applications at Wage Level IV, accounting for 56% of their filings. DOL wage levels range from Level I (entry-level, 17th percentile of local wages) to Level IV (expert, 67th percentile). Wage level determines both salary requirements and, under recent H-1B rules, lottery selection priority. Higher wage levels receive preference in the H-1B lottery, making HP's wage level distribution an important factor for prospective applicants assessing their chances of H-1B selection.

Wage Level Distribution
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I: 1% II: 27% III: 16% IV: 56%

With 99% of positions at Level II or higher, HP typically offers competitive wages above entry-level. Higher wage levels receive priority in the H-1B lottery.

How does HP's H-1B salary compare to other employers?

HP's median H-1B salary of $117,749 is 2% lower than the national H-1B median of $120,000 across all employers and industries. This comparison provides context for evaluating HP's competitiveness in attracting H-1B talent. Keep in mind that industry, location, and job function significantly impact salary levels. Tech companies and financial institutions typically offer higher H-1B salaries than other sectors, while salaries in major metros like San Francisco and New York exceed those in smaller markets. Compare HP's offerings with similar companies in your field for a more accurate assessment.

vs National H-1B Median
HP
$117,749
National
$120,000
-2% below national median

HP's H-1B salaries are competitive with industry averages. The 1,311 total filings indicate active H-1B sponsorship.

How do new H-1B fees and rules affect HP's sponsorship?
Estimated H-1B Sponsorship Costs (FY 2025)
I-129 Base Filing Fee $1,655
ACWIA Fee (25+ employees) $1,500
Fraud Prevention Fee $500
Asylum Program Fee $600
H-1B Registration Fee $215
Premium Processing (optional) $2,805
Estimated Total per H-1B $4,470 - $7,275+

Recent H-1B rule changes have increased filing fees and introduced wage-level prioritization in the lottery. HP's higher proportion of Level III-IV positions (72%) may benefit from wage-based lottery prioritization.

With 1,311 certified filings, HP invests significantly in H-1B sponsorship. The company's 0.2% denial rate suggests strong compliance with H-1B requirements and documentation standards.

Note: H-1B regulations are subject to change. Fees shown are estimates based on 2024 USCIS fee schedules. Actual costs may vary based on company size, premium processing, and future rule changes.

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