H-1B filings

Does Paychex North America Inc. sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Paychex North America Inc. filed 124 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 46 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 98 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	46	44	44
2025	45	42	42
2024	33	33	33

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	4	30
2025	2	34
2024	6	22

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
Software Engineer III	39	$97,398 - $140,000	$119,025
Software Engineer IV	13	$131,061 - $163,706	$142,030
Software Engineer II	12	$89,147 - $137,678	$106,439
Automation Test Engineer III	4	$91,728 - $138,000	$136,479
Senior Software Engineer In Test	4	$113,617 - $146,299	$139,410
Senior Software Engineer	4	$119,183 - $159,498	$134,469
Software Engineer V	4	$158,086 - $204,290	$176,644
Data Scientist II	3	$95,000 - $120,000	$120,000
Release Engineer I	3	$94,885 - $112,000	$97,836
Data Engineer	3	$120,000 - $143,767	$143,767

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Rochester, NY	17
Henrietta, NY	5
Webster, NY	5
Pittsford, NY	4
West Henrietta, NY	4
Detroit, MI	3
Irving, TX	3
Mckinney, TX	3
Melissa, TX	3
Alpharetta, GA	2

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.