LinkedIn — H-1B Visa & Layoff Data
Complete H-1B/LCA petition history and WARN Act layoff data for LinkedIn. Use this data to assess employer stability before accepting an H-1B sponsorship.
Data updated
Visa Petition Trend by Fiscal Year
LCA petition volume indicates hiring activity. A declining trend may signal a hiring freeze.
LCA Petitions by Fiscal Year
| Fiscal Year | Certified Petitions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| FY2010 | 55 | — |
| FY2011 | 89 | +34 (+62%) |
| FY2012 | 141 | +52 (+58%) |
| FY2013 | 185 | +44 (+31%) |
| FY2014 | 224 | +39 (+21%) |
| FY2015 | 340 | +116 (+52%) |
| FY2016 | 448 | +108 (+32%) |
| FY2017 | 590 | +142 (+32%) |
| FY2018 | 751 | +161 (+27%) |
| FY2019 | 1,036 | +285 (+38%) |
| FY2020 | 226 | -810 (-78%) |
| FY2021 | 250 | +24 (+11%) |
| FY2022 | 206 | -44 (-18%) |
| FY2023 | 165 | -41 (-20%) |
| FY2024 | 221 | +56 (+34%) |
| FY2025 | 107 | -114 (-52%) |
| FY2026 | 338 | +231 (+216%) |
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 | 1,072 | $116,258 | CA,NY,NE,TX,WA,IL,VA,OR,NJ |
| SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER | 902 | $136,612 | CA,NY,IL,WA |
| STAFF SOFTWARE ENGINEER | 292 | $174,789 | CA,NY,HI,WA,VA,TX |
| SR SOFTWARE ENGINEER | 268 | $156,819 | CA,NY,WA,TX,NJ,UT |
| SR. SOFTWARE ENGINEER | 175 | $147,137 | CA,WA,NY,NE,TX,IL,MA |
| MANAGER, SOFTWARE ENGINEERING | 132 | $188,331 | CA,NY,WA |
| Sr. Software Engineer, Systems Infrastructure | 101 | $171,300 | CA,NY,WA,NM,MA |
| SITE RELIABILITY ENGINEER | 67 | $110,711 | CA,NY |
| SENIOR DATA SCIENTIST | 61 | $118,554 | CA,NY |
| SOFTWARE ENGINEER, MACHINE LEARNING | 58 | $146,964 | CA,NY,WA |
| DATA SCIENTIST | 58 | $113,745 | CA,NY |
| USER EXPERIENCE DESIGNER | 56 | $95,970 | CA |
| SR. SOFTWARE ENGINEER, MACHINE LEARNING | 56 | $8,114,235 | CA,NY,WA |
| STAFF SOFTWARE ENGINEER, SYSTEMS INFRASTRUCTURE | 55 | $203,880 | CA,VA,WA,NY,NC |
| Software Engineer, Systems Infrastructure | 52 | $137,635 | CA,WA,CT,TX,NY |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does LinkedIn sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. LinkedIn has filed 5,372 LCA petitions across 20 states, with an average offered wage of $239,830.
Is LinkedIn laying off workers?
LinkedIn has 18 WARN Act layoff notices on file, affecting 1,524 workers.
What H-1B roles does LinkedIn sponsor?
Top roles include: SOFTWARE ENGINEER, SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER, STAFF SOFTWARE ENGINEER, SR SOFTWARE ENGINEER, SR. SOFTWARE ENGINEER.
What is the average H-1B salary at LinkedIn?
The average offered wage in LinkedIn's LCA petitions is $239,830 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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