Question 1

Does PayPal sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. PayPal has filed 6,794 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 9,674 total positions across 31 states. The median salary for PayPal's sponsored positions is $152,033.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does PayPal pay?

Accepted Answer

PayPal pays a median H-1B salary of $152,033 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 PayPal's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does PayPal also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. PayPal has filed 1,571 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 99.6% 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 PayPal an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

Yes, PayPal is classified as an H-1B dependent employer, meaning 15% or more of its workforce holds H-1B visas. H-1B dependent employers face additional attestation requirements when filing LCAs, including making good-faith efforts to recruit U.S. workers.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn
2025	1,079	1,065	1	13
2024	907	891	2	14
2023	737	723	1	13
2022	267	263	1	3
2021	860	856	0	4
2020	272	272	0	0
2019	758	746	6	6
2018	1,093	1,065	15	13
2017	652	628	16	8
2016	169	164	3	2

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