PayPal — H-1B Visa & Layoff Data
Complete H-1B/LCA petition history and WARN Act layoff data for PayPal. 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 | 253 | — |
| FY2011 | 264 | +11 (+4%) |
| FY2012 | 321 | +57 (+22%) |
| FY2013 | 313 | -8 (-2%) |
| FY2014 | 489 | +176 (+56%) |
| FY2015 | 600 | +111 (+23%) |
| FY2016 | 653 | +53 (+9%) |
| FY2017 | 604 | -49 (-8%) |
| FY2018 | 992 | +388 (+64%) |
| FY2019 | 995 | +3 (+0%) |
| FY2020 | 203 | -792 (-80%) |
| FY2021 | 230 | +27 (+13%) |
| FY2022 | 198 | -32 (-14%) |
| FY2023 | 165 | -33 (-17%) |
| FY2024 | 212 | +47 (+28%) |
| FY2025 | 217 | +5 (+2%) |
| FY2026 | 199 | -18 (-8%) |
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 3 | 927 | $132,228 | AZ,TX,CA,MD,NE,MA,NY,NC,WA,IL, |
| MTS 1, SOFTWARE ENGINEER | 768 | $152,507 | TX,CA,AZ,NE,MD,NC,MA,GA,MI,WA, |
| SOFTWARE ENGINEER 2 | 717 | $110,452 | TX,CA,AZ,NE,MA,MD,NY,IL,NJ,DC, |
| SOFTWARE ENGINEER | 277 | $114,095 | CA,TX,AZ,MD,MA,NE,IL,NY,DC |
| MTS 2, SOFTWARE ENGINEER | 232 | $177,740 | CA,AZ,PA,NE,NC,NY,MD,TX,WA |
| SOFTWARE ENGINEER 3, QUALITY | 147 | $113,604 | AZ,CA,NE,TX,MA,MD,NY |
| SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER | 133 | $3,410,958 | TX,CA,AZ,MD,MO,IL,NY |
| SOFTWARE ENGINEER 2, QUALITY | 80 | $98,307 | TX,CA,MA,NE,MD,AZ |
| STAFF SOFTWARE ENGINEER | 73 | $166,794 | CA,TX,NE,WA,NY,CO,AZ |
| MTS 1, SOFTWARE ENGINEER, QUALITY | 71 | $139,221 | CA,TX,AZ,MA,NE |
| MANAGER, SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT 2 | 70 | $190,824 | CA,NY,TX |
| Sr Software Engineer | 50 | $177,378 | TX,AZ,CA,WA,KY,NC,IL |
| RISK ANALYST 3 | 46 | $107,977 | TX,AZ,CA,MD,NY |
| DATA SCIENTIST | 42 | $9,974,541 | MA,CA,IL |
| DATA SCIENTIST 1 | 40 | $130,794 | CA,MD,IL |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does PayPal sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. PayPal has filed 6,908 LCA petitions across 29 states, with an average offered wage of $276,418.
Is PayPal laying off workers?
PayPal has 14 WARN Act layoff notices on file, affecting 1,628 workers.
What H-1B roles does PayPal sponsor?
Top roles include: SOFTWARE ENGINEER 3, MTS 1, SOFTWARE ENGINEER, SOFTWARE ENGINEER 2, SOFTWARE ENGINEER, MTS 2, SOFTWARE ENGINEER.
What is the average H-1B salary at PayPal?
The average offered wage in PayPal's LCA petitions is $276,418 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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