IBM — H-1B Visa & Layoff Data

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

Data updated 2025-11-04

Layoff Warning: IBM has filed 19 WARN Act layoff notices affecting 1,706 workers. H-1B holders at this company should check their risk score.

24,278

LCA Petitions

$129,186

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.

1,092

FY10

1,534

FY11

1,351

FY12

1,663

FY13

1,598

FY14

1,618

FY15

1,482

FY16

1,430

FY17

3,972

FY18

4,143

FY19

675

FY20

811

FY21

739

FY22

715

FY23

724

FY24

453

FY25

278

FY26

LCA Petitions by Fiscal Year

Fiscal Year	Certified Petitions	Change
FY2010	1,092	—
FY2011	1,534	+442 (+40%)
FY2012	1,351	-183 (-12%)
FY2013	1,663	+312 (+23%)
FY2014	1,598	-65 (-4%)
FY2015	1,618	+20 (+1%)
FY2016	1,482	-136 (-8%)
FY2017	1,430	-52 (-4%)
FY2018	3,972	+2,542 (+178%)
FY2019	4,143	+171 (+4%)
FY2020	675	-3,468 (-84%)
FY2021	811	+136 (+20%)
FY2022	739	-72 (-9%)
FY2023	715	-24 (-3%)
FY2024	724	+9 (+1%)
FY2025	453	-271 (-37%)
FY2026	278	-175 (-39%)

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
MANAGING CONSULTANT	2,996	$103,954	AR,MI,GA,NC,OH,CA,NJ,TX,IL,MD,
SENIOR CONSULTANT	2,344	$89,662	GA,CA,FL,OH,TX,NC,MA,NY,MO,WI,
APPLICATION DEVELOPER	1,526	$256,583	IN,MA,NV,MI,GA,OH,TX,CA,NJ,MO,
SOFTWARE DEVELOPER	1,025	$593,655	CA,TX,NC,GA,OR,MA,NE,OH,NY,IL,
SOFTWARE ENGINEER	859	$91,245	MA,GA,TX,CA,PA,FL,NC,KS,IL,NV,
SENIOR MANAGING CONSULTANT	779	$134,834	NY,TX,IL,IN,AZ,NJ,GA,WI,CA,MI,
RESEARCH STAFF MEMBER	536	$119,376	TX,NY,CA,WA,NJ,NC,MA
STAFF SOFTWARE ENGINEER	479	$94,113	CA,NY,MA,TX,NC,WA,NV,VA,OR,GA,
IT SPECIALIST	467	$83,003	CA,NC,NY,OH,CO,MA,NJ,MD,TX,IL,
APPLICATION ARCHITECT	398	$112,241	MD,MA,NJ,DC,TX,FL,PA,CA,AZ,NC,
ADVISORY SOFTWARE ENGINEER	358	$106,386	TX,CA,MA,KS,OR,NC,NY,NJ,GA,ME,
TEST SPECIALIST	339	$82,649	CA,ID,VA,NJ,PA,LA,NC,MI,FL,CO,
PROJECT MANAGER	302	$96,079	IN,NY,CA,MI,WA,RI,TX,MA,OH,AZ,
PACKAGE SOLUTION CONSULTANT	287	$104,938	NJ,MN,PA,CO,VA,IL,TX,CA,WI,TN,
TECHNICAL LEAD	247	$87,196	NC,MA,NJ,IN,TX,FL,MN,GA,PA,RI,

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does IBM sponsor H-1B visas?

Yes. IBM has filed 24,278 LCA petitions across 47 states, with an average offered wage of $129,186.

Is IBM laying off workers?

IBM has 19 WARN Act layoff notices on file, affecting 1,706 workers.

What H-1B roles does IBM sponsor?

Top roles include: MANAGING CONSULTANT, SENIOR CONSULTANT, APPLICATION DEVELOPER, SOFTWARE DEVELOPER, SOFTWARE ENGINEER.

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

The average offered wage in IBM's LCA petitions is $129,186 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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