Microsoft
TechnologyMicrosoft H-1B sponsorability scorecard
Files H-1B petitions at high volume with strong approval outcomes.
E-Verify · STEM OPT eligible
Total LCA filings
6,246
Certified · FY2025
6,109
Certification rate
100.0%
National rank
#3
Top worksite states
WACATXGANYNC
Top sponsored roles
Software EngineeringProduct ManagementTechnical Program ManagementData Science
Approved H-1B petitions by year
USCIS approvals (initial + continuing), most recent complete fiscal years.
6,443
7,210
4,793
4,725
6,258
FY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025
Workforce signal
No Recent LayoffsNo layoff events reported in the last 12 months
Based on public DOL WARN filings and reported layoff events. How we measure this.
H-1B salaries
Median prevailing wage by role, filed with the DOL.
- Software Developers$147,846 n=4821
- Data Scientists$137,946 n=665
- Electrical Engineers$132,600 n=224
- Management Analysts$112,694 n=212
- Mechanical Engineers$102,523 n=76
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How to read this score
- The score reflects historical filing patterns, not a guarantee of future sponsorship.
- This is a single, company-wide view. Sponsorship can vary by role and team.
- A low grade can mean “does not sponsor” or simply “a smaller employer with little public LCA history.”
Built from Department of Labor LCA and USCIS public data. Full methodology.