Southwest Airlines
Travel & HospitalitySouthwest Airlines H-1B sponsorability scorecard
Limited H-1B history. Likely case-by-case.
E-Verify · STEM OPT eligible
Total LCA filings
40
Certified · FY2026
22
Certification rate
100.0%
National rank
#982
Top worksite states
TX
Top sponsored roles
Sr. Software EngineerSr Software EngineerSr System EngineerSr. System Engineer
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$154,086 n=36
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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.