Google — H-1B Visa & Layoff Data

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

Data updated 2025-02-27

Layoff Warning: Google has filed 43 WARN Act layoff notices affecting 1,473 workers. H-1B holders at this company should check their risk score.

37,735

LCA Petitions

$162,660

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.

652

FY10

1,097

FY11

1,360

FY12

1,617

FY13

2,023

FY14

2,388

FY15

2,608

FY16

3,114

FY17

4,582

FY18

9,265

FY19

1,291

FY20

1,660

FY21

1,454

FY22

1,457

FY23

1,418

FY24

946

FY25

803

FY26

LCA Petitions by Fiscal Year

Fiscal Year	Certified Petitions	Change
FY2010	652	—
FY2011	1,097	+445 (+68%)
FY2012	1,360	+263 (+24%)
FY2013	1,617	+257 (+19%)
FY2014	2,023	+406 (+25%)
FY2015	2,388	+365 (+18%)
FY2016	2,608	+220 (+9%)
FY2017	3,114	+506 (+19%)
FY2018	4,582	+1,468 (+47%)
FY2019	9,265	+4,683 (+102%)
FY2020	1,291	-7,974 (-86%)
FY2021	1,660	+369 (+29%)
FY2022	1,454	-206 (-12%)
FY2023	1,457	+3 (+0%)
FY2024	1,418	-39 (-3%)
FY2025	946	-472 (-33%)
FY2026	803	-143 (-15%)

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 ENGINEER	11,432	$187,021	WA,CA,GA,NY,MA,TX,PA,IL,CO,WI,
PRODUCT MANAGER	372	$174,522	CA,MA,WA,NY,TX,CO,NC,GA,IL
PROGRAM MANAGER	324	$159,332	CA,NY,MA,KY,TX,WA,GA,IL,FL,CO,
TECHNICAL PROGRAM MANAGER	319	$169,574	CA,NY,WA,TX,GA,FL,MA,NE,IL,CO,
SOFTWARE ENGINEER IN TEST	311	$114,242	CA,NY,WA,MA,PA,TX,IL
TEST ENGINEER	181	$132,214	CA,NY,WA,MA,CO,MI
HARDWARE ENGINEER	121	$146,109	CA,IL
RESEARCH SCIENTIST	116	$177,423	CA,NY,WA,FL,TX,MA,PA
FINANCIAL ANALYST	114	$128,909	CA,NY,WA,IL
BUSINESS SYSTEMS INTEGRATOR	113	$116,545	NY,CA
NETWORK ENGINEER	110	$129,077	NY,CA,IL,CO,VA,TX,GA,WA,OH
SOLUTIONS CONSULTANT	95	$149,206	CA,NY,VA,GA,WA,TX,FL,MA,CT,IL,
INTERACTION DESIGNER	92	$138,412	CA,NY,WA,NV
QUANTITATIVE ANALYST	87	$128,707	CA,NY,PA,WA,TX,MA
TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS CONSULTANT	83	$166,704	CA,PA,NY,WA,VA,IL,TX,GA

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Google sponsor H-1B visas?

Yes. Google has filed 37,735 LCA petitions across 34 states, with an average offered wage of $162,660.

Is Google laying off workers?

Google has 43 WARN Act layoff notices on file, affecting 1,473 workers.

What H-1B roles does Google sponsor?

Top roles include: SOFTWARE ENGINEER, PRODUCT MANAGER, PROGRAM MANAGER, TECHNICAL PROGRAM MANAGER, SOFTWARE ENGINEER IN TEST.

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

The average offered wage in Google's LCA petitions is $162,660 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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