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IBM

Technology & Consulting · Headquarters: Armonk, NY

H-1B approvals (FY24)
2,906-16.5%
H-1B denials
80
Initial + continuing
Approval rate
97.3%
Avg offered wage
$128,000
DOL LCA disclosure data

Public records show how this employer uses visa sponsorship and how its workforce footprint has changed over time. The figures below combine USCIS petition outcomes, Department of Labor wage disclosures, and public layoff notices.

H-1B approvals & denials

Year-over-year sponsorship trend

Average offered wage

LCA-disclosed annual wage

DOL OFLC Disclosure DataUpdated Mar 4, 2025

Top sponsored job titles

Share of H-1B filings · FY24

  • Software Engineer34%$138,000
  • Data Scientist24%$143,500
  • Management Consultant22%$121,500
  • Systems Analyst20%$105,000

Top worksite cities

Where filings are concentrated

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Public layoff notices (WARN)

3,900 employees across tracked notices

  • Calendar year 20233 notices3,900
How to read this responsibly
Visa sponsorship volume and layoff notices are reported independently. A company appearing in both datasets does not establish that H-1B sponsorship caused any layoff. Read the full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Does IBM sponsor H-1B visas?

Yes. IBM had 2,906 H-1B petition approvals in FY24 (80 denials, a 97.3% approval rate), based on USCIS and Department of Labor records. Past sponsorship does not guarantee any individual petition will be approved.

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

The average offered wage in IBM's H-1B labor condition applications was $128,000, from Department of Labor LCA disclosure data for FY24.

What jobs does IBM sponsor for H-1B?

IBM's most-sponsored H-1B job titles include Software Engineer, Data Scientist, Management Consultant.

Sources & last refreshhttps://www.ibm.com