H-1B filings

Does Southwest Airlines Co. sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Southwest Airlines Co. filed 267 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 40 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 239 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	40	40	40
2025	123	122	122
2024	104	103	103

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	Continuing: denied
2026	0	42	1
2025	3	108	0
2024	2	84	1

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
Sr. Software Engineer	55	$131,526 - $161,670	$149,781
Sr. System Engineer	33	$116,979 - $156,998	$149,781
Software Engineer	18	$100,400 - $134,971	$120,328
Tech Lead Software Engineer	18	$136,136 - $156,998	$149,781
Sr. Technology Analyst	14	$103,230 - $149,781	$136,136
System Engineer	10	$100,400 - $127,878	$116,979
Solutions Architect	9	$93,517 - $163,966	$154,856
Sr System Engineer	8	$116,979 - $156,998	$149,781
Sr Software Engineer	7	$139,464 - $156,998	$142,184
Sr. Data Engineer	7	$130,270 - $157,414	$139,464

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Dallas, TX	264
Aurora, IL	1
Dalllas, TX	1
Irving, TX	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.