H-1B filings

Does The Kroger Company sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. The Kroger Company filed 190 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 58 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 152 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

This page uses public government filings. A filing does not guarantee that the employer will sponsor you. This information is not legal advice.

Status on October 22, 2026: USCIS does not collect the $100,000 payment on new H-1B petitions for workers outside the U.S. while court orders stand. Appeals are pending, so this can change. USCIS H-1B FAQ

Labor condition applications by fiscal year

Fiscal year	Filed	Certified	Workers
2026	58	56	56
2025	68	67	67
2024	64	64	64

An employer files a labor condition application with the Department of Labor before it files an H-1B petition. A certified application is not an approved visa. The U.S. fiscal year runs from October 1 to September 30.

USCIS decisions on H-1B petitions by fiscal year

Fiscal year	New: approved	Continuing: approved
2026	2	43
2025	5	47
2024	3	52

New petitions are for first H-1B employment. Continuing petitions are for extensions and for workers who change employers.

Typical roles and wage ranges

Job title	Applications	Wage range per year	Median
Senior Software Engineer	57	$109,596 - $152,751	$130,977
Advanced Software Engineer	28	$142,002 - $199,734	$154,886
Senior Quality Engineer	26	$102,586 - $144,310	$121,088
Advanced Quality Engineer	6	$133,197 - $151,152	$141,989
Senior Data Engineer	6	$120,000 - $142,774	$138,249
Advanced Data Engineer	6	$132,210 - $156,685	$150,000
Pharmacist	5	$112,000 - $153,712	$153,400
Advanced Software Engineering Manager	3	$145,851 - $172,162	$158,181
Senior Advanced Software Engineering Manager	3	$199,002 - $206,150	$206,150
Logistics/Business Analyst Manager	3	$125,029 - $130,000	$129,000

Wages are the rates the employer stated in its applications. Actual pay can differ.

Top locations

Location	Applications
Blue Ash, OH	157
Cincinnati, OH	6
Nashville, TN	4
Indianapolis, IN	3
Murphysboro, IL	2
Yuma, AZ	2
Alpharetta, GA	1
Blue Ash,, OH	1
Celina, TX	1
Cleveland, TN	1

Sources

U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Program (H-1B, H-1B1, E-3) Disclosure Data. Period: FY2024, FY2025, FY2026 Q1-Q3. Retrieved on October 23, 2026.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, H-1B Employer Data Hub. Period: FY2024, FY2025, FY2026 Q1-Q3. Retrieved on October 23, 2026.
National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD2024). Period: Collection year 2024. Retrieved on October 23, 2026.

Data release 2026q3, built on October 23, 2026.