Apple — H-1B Visa & Layoff Data

Complete H-1B/LCA petition history and WARN Act layoff data for Apple. Use this data to assess employer stability before accepting an H-1B sponsorship.

Data updated 2026-04-23

Layoff Warning: Apple has filed 13 WARN Act layoff notices affecting 1,083 workers. H-1B holders at this company should check their risk score.

19,796

LCA Petitions

$149,771

Avg Wage

States

WARN Notices

FY2010-2026

Data Range

Visa Petition Trend by Fiscal Year

LCA petition volume indicates hiring activity. A declining trend may signal a hiring freeze.

413

FY10

747

FY11

899

FY12

899

FY13

1,281

FY14

1,305

FY15

1,401

FY16

1,463

FY17

1,789

FY18

1,535

FY19

758

FY20

935

FY21

1,092

FY22

892

FY23

1,271

FY24

1,479

FY25

1,637

FY26

LCA Petitions by Fiscal Year

Fiscal Year	Certified Petitions	Change
FY2010	413	—
FY2011	747	+334 (+81%)
FY2012	899	+152 (+20%)
FY2013	899	+0 (+0%)
FY2014	1,281	+382 (+42%)
FY2015	1,305	+24 (+2%)
FY2016	1,401	+96 (+7%)
FY2017	1,463	+62 (+4%)
FY2018	1,789	+326 (+22%)
FY2019	1,535	-254 (-14%)
FY2020	758	-777 (-51%)
FY2021	935	+177 (+23%)
FY2022	1,092	+157 (+17%)
FY2023	892	-200 (-18%)
FY2024	1,271	+379 (+42%)
FY2025	1,479	+208 (+16%)
FY2026	1,637	+158 (+11%)

Top Visa-Sponsored Roles

Job titles from certified LCA petitions. These roles are actively sponsored for H-1B workers.

Job Title	Petitions	Avg Wage	States
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER	826	$175,578	CA,NY,TX,WA,MA,PA
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER - APPLICATIONS	635	$177,432	CA,TX,NY,PA,WA,NC,CO
SOFTWARE ENGINEER APPS	475	$138,561	CA,PA,WA,TX,CO,FL
SW DEVELOP ENG	399	$131,527	CA,TX,NY,MA
ASIC DESIGN ENGINEER	335	$143,546	CA,TX,FL,OR,AZ,TN,CO,MA
Software Development Engineering	331	$191,604	CA,NY,TX,WA,FL,OR,CO
ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGER	325	$162,080	CA,WA,TX,CO,NY,NC
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS	320	$186,286	TX,CA,WA,NY,PA,NC
MACHINE LEARNING ENGINEER	295	$187,858	CA,WA,TX,NY,MA
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER - SYSTEMS	283	$175,362	CA,CO,TX,WA,NY,IL,NC,OR
SOFTWARE ENGINEER	251	$125,641	CA,PA,WA,NY
Software Engineering Systems	242	$186,204	CA,WA,TX,NC,NY,CO
SW DEVELOP ENG 4	218	$151,033	CA,TX,WA
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER - TEST	202	$172,617	CA,TX,OR,NC,NY,WA
SW DEVELOP ENG 3	199	$115,564	CA,NJ

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Apple sponsor H-1B visas?

Yes. Apple has filed 19,796 LCA petitions across 18 states, with an average offered wage of $149,771.

Is Apple laying off workers?

Apple has 13 WARN Act layoff notices on file, affecting 1,083 workers.

What H-1B roles does Apple sponsor?

Top roles include: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER, SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER - APPLICATIONS, SOFTWARE ENGINEER APPS, SW DEVELOP ENG, ASIC DESIGN ENGINEER.

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

The average offered wage in Apple's LCA petitions is $149,771 per year.

What is the WARN Act?

The WARN Act requires employers with 100+ employees to give 60 days advance notice before mass layoffs. For H-1B holders, this advance warning is critical because of the 60-day grace period after termination.

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