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Ideal for immigration policy researchers, attorneys tracking USCIS patterns, and applicants timing their petitions.\n\n74,209\n\nTotal Filings (FY2026)\n\n-87.2% YoY\n\n96.7%\n\nApproval Rate\n\n$146,277\n\nAverage Salary\n\n+6.5% YoY\n\n15,191\n\nUnique Employers\n\n## Key Insights\n\nH1B filings decreased by 87.2% in FY2026, reaching 74,209 total applications. The average salary rose to $146,277 (+6.5% YoY). The approval rate was 96.7% with 15,191 unique employers filing petitions.\n\n**View:** [Fiscal Year](/visa/h1b-trends?view=fy) [By Quarter](/visa/h1b-trends?view=quarter)\n\n## H1B Filing Volume by Fiscal Year\n\nFY2026\n\n74,209\n\nFY2025\n\n580,623\n\nFY2024\n\n538,145\n\nFY2023\n\n514,753\n\nFY2022\n\n586,716\n\nFY2021\n\n490,161\n\nFY2020\n\n543,277\n\nFY2019\n\n646,785\n\nFY2018\n\n623,976\n\nFY2017\n\n587,792\n\nFY2016\n\n603,888\n\nFY2015\n\n576,847\n\nFY2014\n\n483,408\n\nFY2013\n\n411,936\n\nFY2012\n\n385,482\n\nFY2011\n\n331,456\n\n## H1B Approval Rate Trend\n\nFY2026\n\n96.7%\n\nFY2025\n\n92.6%\n\nFY2024\n\n91.7%\n\nFY2023\n\n91.5%\n\nFY2022\n\n91.8%\n\nFY2021\n\n93.2%\n\nFY2020\n\n94.4%\n\nFY2019\n\n89.4%\n\nFY2018\n\n88.4%\n\nFY2017\n\n87%\n\nFY2016\n\n87.4%\n\nFY2015\n\n88%\n\nFY2014\n\n87.1%\n\nFY2013\n\n86%\n\nFY2012\n\n84.3%\n\nFY2011\n\n85.2%\n\n## H1B Average Salary Trend\n\nFY2026\n\n$146,277 (+6.5%)\n\nFY2025\n\n$137,395 (+1.3%)\n\nFY2024\n\n$135,667 (+13%)\n\nFY2023\n\n$120,053 (+0.8%)\n\nFY2022\n\n$119,119 (+5.3%)\n\nFY2021\n\n$113,077 (+1.4%)\n\nFY2020\n\n$111,470 (+11.9%)\n\nFY2019\n\n$99,635 (+3.2%)\n\nFY2018\n\n$96,567 (+10.9%)\n\nFY2017\n\n$87,081 (+4.8%)\n\nFY2016\n\n$83,128 (+2.8%)\n\nFY2015\n\n$80,892 (-17.6%)\n\nFY2014\n\n$98,228 (+23.9%)\n\nFY2013\n\n$79,280 (-10.7%)\n\nFY2012\n\n$88,743 (+12%)\n\nFY2011\n\n$79,266\n\n* * *\n\n## H-1B Cap \u0026 Lottery Statistics\n\nSource: [USCIS H-1B Electronic Registration](https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/temporary-workers/h-1b-specialty-occupations-and-fashion-models/h-1b-electronic-registration-process). These numbers represent the H-1B cap lottery — separate from LCA filings shown above. FY2021+ uses electronic registration; earlier years show paper-based cap petitions received.\n\nFiscal Year Registrations / Petitions Unique Beneficiaries Initial Selections Selection Rate Annual Cap Source FY2025 470,342 442,000 114,017 25.8% 85,000 [USCIS ↗](https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-completes-the-h-1b-cap-initial-registration-selection-process-for-fiscal-year-2025 \"Beneficiary-centric selection (2nd year). ~135K total selected across all rounds.\") FY2024 758,994 446,654 188,400 24.8% 85,000 [USCIS ↗](https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-completes-the-h-1b-cap-initial-registration-selection-process-for-fiscal-year-2024 \"First year of beneficiary-centric selection; massive duplicate filings in prior year prompted reform.\") FY2023 780,884 — 110,791 14.2% 85,000 [USCIS ↗](https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-completes-the-h-1b-cap-initial-registration-selection-process-for-fiscal-year-2023 \"Peak registrations due to duplicate/fraud filings. Multiple lottery rounds required.\") FY2022 483,927 — 127,600 26.4% 85,000 [USCIS ↗](https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-completes-the-h-1b-cap-initial-registration-selection-process-for-fy-2022 \"Strong post-pandemic demand.\") FY2021 308,613 — 124,415 40.3% 85,000 [USCIS ↗](https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-completes-the-h-1b-cap-random-selection-process-for-fy-2021 \"First year of electronic registration (launched during COVID-19).\") FY2020 275,000 — 106,100 38.6% 85,000 [USCIS ↗](https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/uscis-reaches-fy-2020-h-1b-cap \"Last year of paper-based petitions. Cap reached within first week of April.\") FY2019 201,011 — 95,885 47.7% 85,000 [USCIS ↗](https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/uscis-completes-the-h-1b-cap-random-selection-process-for-fy-2019 \"Cap reached within first 5 business days.\") FY2018 190,098 — 95,589 50.3% 85,000 [USCIS ↗](https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/uscis-completes-the-h-1b-cap-random-selection-process-for-fy-2018 \"Cap reached within first 5 business days.\") FY2017 236,000 — 85,000 36% 85,000 [USCIS ↗](https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/uscis-completes-the-h-1b-cap-random-selection-process-for-fy-2017 \"Cap reached within first 5 business days.\") FY2016 233,000 — 85,000 36.5% 85,000 [USCIS ↗](https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/uscis-completes-the-h-1b-cap-random-selection-process-for-fy-2016 \"Cap reached within first 5 business days.\") FY2015 233,000 — 85,000 36.5% 85,000 [USCIS ↗](https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/uscis-reaches-fy-2015-h-1b-cap-0 \"Highest demand at the time; cap reached within first week.\") FY2014 172,500 — 85,000 49.3% 85,000 [USCIS ↗](https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/uscis-reaches-fy-2014-h-1b-cap-0 \"First year cap was reached within 1 week; lottery triggered.\")\n\n### LCA Filings vs H-1B Cap Registrations\n\nAn LCA filing (DOL) is **not** the same as an H-1B petition (USCIS). Employers file LCAs before and after the cap lottery, for cap-subject and cap-exempt positions. The numbers below compare the two datasets for overlapping fiscal years.\n\nFiscal Year LCA Filings (DOL) Cap Registrations (USCIS) Cap Selected Annual Cap FY2025 580,623 470,342 114,017 85,000 FY2024 538,145 758,994 188,400 85,000 FY2023 514,753 780,884 110,791 85,000 FY2022 586,716 483,927 127,600 85,000 FY2021 490,161 308,613 124,415 85,000 FY2020 543,277 275,000 106,100 85,000 FY2019 646,785 201,011 95,885 85,000 FY2018 623,976 190,098 95,589 85,000 FY2017 587,792 236,000 85,000 85,000 FY2016 603,888 233,000 85,000 85,000 FY2015 576,847 233,000 85,000 85,000 FY2014 483,408 172,500 85,000 85,000\n\n* * *\n\n## Related Products\n\n[📊 Data Analysis Books →](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=data%20analysis%20book\u0026tag=tejji-20) [📚 Career Planning Guides →](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=career%20planning%20guide\u0026tag=tejji-20) [⚖️ Immigration Books →](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=immigration%20law%20book\u0026tag=tejji-20)\n\n*As an Amazon Associate, tejji.com earns from qualifying purchases.*\n\n## Frequently Asked Questions\n\nHow has H1B visa filing changed over the past 5 years?\n\nH1B visa filings have seen significant growth over the past 5 years, with some fluctuations during economic downturns. Review the filing volume chart above for exact year-over-year changes across all fiscal years in our dataset.\n\nWhat is the H1B visa approval rate trend?\n\nH1B approval rates have remained generally high, typically above 85%. The rate fluctuates based on policy changes and economic conditions. The approval rate chart above shows the exact trend from FY2008 to the latest available data.\n\nAre H1B salaries increasing?\n\nYes, H1B salaries have generally increased year over year, driven by rising tech wages and inflation adjustments. The salary trend chart above shows the average H-1B salary across all fiscal years with year-over-year percentage changes.\n\nWhich states have the most H1B filings?\n\nCalifornia, Texas, New York, New Jersey, and Washington consistently rank as top H1B filing states. The geographic trends section above shows the top 10 locations with filing counts and average salaries for the latest fiscal year.\n\nHow many H1B visas are filed each year?\n\nHundreds of thousands of H-1B Labor Condition Applications are filed each year. The filing volume chart above shows the exact count for every fiscal year from FY2008 onward, sourced from official DOL LCA disclosure data.\n\nWhat is the difference between an LCA filing, an H-1B petition, and an H-1B visa approval?\n\nThese represent three distinct steps in the H-1B process:\n\n- **LCA Filing (DOL)** — The employer files a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor, attesting to wage and working conditions. This is the data shown in the filing trends above. LCAs are filed for both cap-subject and cap-exempt positions, so the count is much higher than the H-1B cap.\n- **H-1B Petition / Registration (USCIS)** — For cap-subject positions, employers register in the H-1B lottery. In FY2025, there were 470,342 eligible registrations. If selected, the employer files Form I-129 (H-1B petition) with USCIS.\n- **H-1B Visa Approval (USCIS/DOS)** — USCIS adjudicates the petition. If approved, the beneficiary receives H-1B status (or a visa stamp from the State Department if abroad). The annual cap is 85,000 (65,000 regular + 20,000 master's exemption).\n\nA single H-1B case typically involves all three steps, but the numbers differ at each stage because of cap-exempt positions, withdrawals, denials, and multiple LCA filings per petition.\n\nData sources: [U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/foreign-labor/performance) for LCA filings; [USCIS](https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/temporary-workers/h-1b-specialty-occupations-and-fashion-models/h-1b-electronic-registration-process) for H-1B cap registration \u0026 lottery data. 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