16 companies filed H-1B applications for APPLIED RESEARCH ENGINEER roles (FY2026), ranked by filing volume from U.S. Department of Labor disclosure data.
| # | Employer | H-1B filings | Avg. wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LinkedIn Corporation | 17 | $109,912 |
| 2 | The Ohio State University | 8 | $83,779 |
| 3 | HP Inc. | 6 | $131,950 |
| 4 | LLAMASOFT, INC. | 5 | $81,403 |
| 5 | SONY ELECTRONICS INC. | 3 | $103,000 |
| 6 | Geomagical Labs, Inc. | 2 | $167,500 |
| 7 | Sieve Inc. | 2 | $173,500 |
| 8 | MercuryMind Inc. | 2 | $164,904 |
| 9 | ALIPAY US, INC. | 2 | $171,000 |
| 10 | Labelbox, Inc. | 2 | $197,500 |
| 11 | Fisher-Rosemount Systems, Inc. | 2 | $92,558 |
| 12 | Kyndi, Inc. | 1 | $145,000 |
| 13 | MercuryMind Inc. (formerly Horizon Robotics, Inc.) | 1 | $164,904 |
| 14 | Sony Corporation of America | 1 | $131,997 |
| 15 | Alegion, Inc. | 1 | $125,000 |
| 16 | GRANITE TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LLC | 1 | $140,000 |
| State | H-1B filings |
|---|---|
| California | 34 |
| Ohio | 8 |
| Texas | 7 |
| Michigan | 5 |
| Massachusetts | 1 |
Counts are H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) from public U.S. Department of Labor disclosure data, whatever their outcome (certified, denied or withdrawn). Wages shown are the offered annual wage on the filing, not a guarantee of pay.