Microsoft — H-1B Visa & Layoff Data
Complete H-1B/LCA petition history and WARN Act layoff data for Microsoft. 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 | 4,096 | — |
| FY2011 | 3,559 | -537 (-13%) |
| FY2012 | 3,254 | -305 (-9%) |
| FY2013 | 2,826 | -428 (-13%) |
| FY2014 | 2,605 | -221 (-8%) |
| FY2015 | 3,553 | +948 (+36%) |
| FY2016 | 4,569 | +1,016 (+29%) |
| FY2017 | 4,444 | -125 (-3%) |
| FY2018 | 5,551 | +1,107 (+25%) |
| FY2019 | 6,041 | +490 (+9%) |
| FY2020 | 1,460 | -4,581 (-76%) |
| FY2021 | 1,838 | +378 (+26%) |
| FY2022 | 2,126 | +288 (+16%) |
| FY2023 | 1,912 | -214 (-10%) |
| FY2024 | 2,842 | +930 (+49%) |
| FY2025 | 1,884 | -958 (-34%) |
| FY2026 | 1,338 | -546 (-29%) |
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 | 14,158 | $136,862 | ND,WA,CA,MA,TX,NC,NY,UT,WI,VA, |
| SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER | 3,964 | $102,179 | WA,MA,UT,MD,CA,ND,CO,NY,NC,VA |
| SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER IN TEST | 3,911 | $95,471 | WA,CA,MN,MD,ND,NY,NC,MA,UT,CO |
| Software Engineering | 3,897 | $173,746 | WA,CA,MI,TX,GA,SC,NJ,NY,VA,MN, |
| SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER | 3,126 | $154,621 | WA,ND,MA,CA,WI,NY,UT,TX,VA,PR, |
| PROGRAM MANAGER | 2,172 | $113,502 | WA,CA,MA,MD,NC,ND,VA,NY,TX,GA, |
| SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER | 1,291 | $148,898 | WA,IL,CA,SC,ND,NY,MA,TX,OR,GA, |
| SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER | 826 | $132,148 | WA,CA,NY,CO,MA,ND,MN,TX,GA |
| SERVICE ENGINEER | 680 | $124,961 | WA,CA,TX,NJ,GA,IL,FL |
| SOFTWARE ENGINEER 2 | 668 | $130,427 | WA,MA,CA,NY,ND,MO,WI,NC,PA |
| SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER 2 | 610 | $112,118 | CA,WA,NC,MD,NY,ND,MA |
| DATA AND APPLIED SCIENTIST | 535 | $145,653 | WA,MA,CA,NY,TX,MD,OR,GA,KS,NJ, |
| SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER IN TEST 2 | 407 | $105,557 | WA,CA,MD,MA,NY |
| SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER II | 366 | $98,603 | WA,CA |
| PREMIER FIELD ENGINEER | 353 | $113,266 | AR,DC,NY,CT,MN,CA,TX,NC,NJ,WA, |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Microsoft sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Microsoft has filed 53,898 LCA petitions across 45 states, with an average offered wage of $132,940.
Is Microsoft laying off workers?
Microsoft has 54 WARN Act layoff notices on file, affecting 12,567 workers.
What H-1B roles does Microsoft sponsor?
Top roles include: SOFTWARE ENGINEER, SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER, SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER IN TEST, Software Engineering, SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER.
What is the average H-1B salary at Microsoft?
The average offered wage in Microsoft's LCA petitions is $132,940 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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