Question 1

Does Microsoft sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Microsoft has filed 51,877 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 96,459 total positions across 48 states. The median salary for Microsoft's sponsored positions is $152,620.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does Microsoft pay?

Accepted Answer

Microsoft pays a median H-1B salary of $152,620 for sponsored positions. Employers are required to pay H-1B workers at least the prevailing wage set by the DOL for the occupation and area. The wage level distribution on this page shows how Microsoft's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does Microsoft also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Microsoft has filed 18,104 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 99.4% approval rate. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 4

What do the H-1B wage levels mean?

Accepted Answer

The DOL assigns prevailing wages at four levels based on the complexity of the job and experience required. Level I (Entry) is set at the 17th percentile of wages for the occupation and area. Level II (Qualified) is at the 34th percentile. Level III (Experienced) is at the 50th percentile (median). Level IV (Expert) is at the 67th percentile. Higher wage levels indicate more senior positions and are viewed more favorably in H-1B petition adjudication.

Question 5

Is Microsoft an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, Microsoft is not classified as an H-1B dependent employer. An employer is considered H-1B dependent when 15% or more of its workforce holds H-1B visas.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn
2025	7,934	7,933	1	0
2024	10,564	10,564	0	0
2023	7,616	7,615	1	0
2022	1,837	1,837	0	0
2021	6,077	6,077	0	0
2020	1,252	1,252	0	0
2019	3,911	3,911	0	0
2018	5,918	5,917	0	1
2017	4,946	4,889	37	20
2016	1,461	1,454	1	6

Microsoft — H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data

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