Does ByteDance sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes — ByteDance Inc. filed 2,963 H-1B, H-1B1 and E-3 labor condition applications that the US Department of Labor certified between 1 October 2023 and 30 June 2026, 554 of them in FY2026 (to 30 Jun). It also had 675 PERM labor certifications (the first step of most employer-sponsored green cards) certified in the same period.
ByteDance Inc.
- Certified LCAs, FY2024–FY2026
- 2,963
- Certified, FY2026 (to 30 Jun)
- 554
- Denied LCAs
- 1
- PERM certified
- 675
- Most-filed title
- Software Engineer
- Its median offered wage
- $190,486
- Employer state on filings
- California
- Distinct certified titles
- 1,216
ByteDance H-1B filings by fiscal year
Labor condition applications decided in each US fiscal year (1 October to 30 September). FY2026 (to 30 Jun) covers decisions to 30 June 2026 only. Worker positions is the most workers the certified applications may cover, as declared by the employer, not a count of people hired. Some employers file blanket applications covering up to 100 positions each, which inflates this figure.
| Fiscal year | Certified | Certified, later withdrawn | Denied | Withdrawn | Worker positions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | 1,117 | 20 | 1 | 13 | 1,117 |
| FY2025 | 1,292 | 60 | 0 | 29 | 2,203 |
| FY2026 (to 30 Jun) | 554 | 16 | 0 | 6 | 791 |
| Total | 2,963 | 96 | 1 | 48 | 4,111 |
What ByteDance pays sponsored workers
Every labor condition application names a prevailing-wage level from the Department of Labor's wage survey: level I is entry level, II qualified, III experienced and IV fully competent. "No level" means the employer set the prevailing wage from another source, such as a private survey or a union contract. Counts are ByteDance's 2,963 certified LCAs decided between 1 October 2023 and 30 June 2026 (FY2024–FY2026; latest decision in the data 30 June 2026). Wages are the offered "rate of pay from", annualised, not actual pay.
| Wage level | Share of certified LCAs | Certified LCAs | Median offered wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level Ientry | 20% | 592 | $156,288 |
| Level IIqualified | 30% | 882 | $200,000 |
| Level IIIexperienced | 23% | 689 | $235,726 |
| Level IVfully competent | 24% | 724 | $266,000 |
| No levelother wage source | 3% | 76 | $144,000 |
| All levels | 100% | 2,963 |
The most common level is II (qualified), at 30% of certified LCAs. Its median offered wage is $200,000 a year. The job-title table below shows the level mix for each of the 15 most-filed titles.
ByteDance H-1B salaries by job title
The 15 most-filed of 1,216 distinct job titles on certified LCAs. Wages are the offered "rate of pay from" on each application, annualised (hourly × 2,080), not actual pay. "Middle 50%" is the 25th to 75th percentile. Under each title is the share of its certified LCAs at wage levels I to IV (shaded light to dark) and with no level.
| Job title as filedand its wage-level mix | Certified filings | Median wage | Middle 50% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software EngineerI 35% · II 28% · III 15% · IV 14% · no level 8% | 285 | $190,486 | $155k–$250k |
| Machine Learning EngineerI 28% · II 37% · III 22% · IV 13% | 100 | $232,320 | $175k–$271k |
| Product ManagerI 8% · II 38% · III 31% · IV 18% · no level 5% | 84 | $222,260 | $170k–$274k |
| Research ScientistI 28% · II 26% · III 18% · IV 29% | 80 | $266,500 | $215k–$340k |
| Data ScientistI 11% · II 32% · III 29% · IV 26% · no level 3% | 73 | $225,600 | $165k–$280k |
| Backend Software EngineerI 28% · II 43% · III 10% · IV 7% · no level 12% | 58 | $161,000 | $144k–$200k |
| Software Development Engineer in TestI 31% · II 31% · III 21% · IV 7% · no level 10% | 29 | $171,000 | $123k–$203k |
| Data EngineerI 29% · II 29% · III 13% · IV 21% · no level 8% | 24 | $161,652 | $136k–$225k |
| Site Reliability EngineerI 47% · II 26% · III 11% · no level 16% | 19 | $160,000 | $145k–$193k |
| Software Engineer, Global E-commerce Customer BusinessI 11% · II 79% · IV 5% · no level 5% | 19 | $195,000 | $180k–$213k |
| Frontend Software EngineerI 39% · II 17% · III 17% · no level 28% | 18 | $161,803 | $144k–$183k |
| Senior Software EngineerII 11% · III 67% · IV 22% | 18 | $278,000 | $261k–$293k |
| Data Scientist - TikTok AdsI 6% · II 50% · III 31% · IV 13% | 16 | $267,500 | $248k–$279k |
| Site Reliability Engineer - Data InfrastructureI 13% · II 56% · III 13% · IV 19% | 16 | $206,591 | $169k–$246k |
| Talent Acquisition PartnerI 19% · II 25% · III 25% · IV 31% | 16 | $126,340 | $113k–$129k |
Where the jobs are
Worksite state on certified LCAs (top 8).
| Worksite state | Certified filings |
|---|---|
| California | 2,013 |
| Washington | 708 |
| New York | 184 |
| Texas | 46 |
| Virginia | 9 |
| District of Columbia | 1 |
| Florida | 1 |
| Illinois | 1 |
Visa classes
All LCA filings by visa class, any status. H-1B1 is for citizens of Chile and Singapore; E-3 for Australians.
| Visa class | Filings |
|---|---|
| H-1B | 3,034 |
| E-3 Australian | 47 |
| H-1B1 Singapore | 27 |
Does ByteDance sponsor green cards?
It also had 675 PERM labor certifications (the first step of most employer-sponsored green cards) certified in the same period. A certified PERM application means the Department of Labor accepted the employer's labor-market test; the worker still needs an approved I-140 petition and a green card from USCIS.
| Fiscal year | Certified | Denied | Withdrawn |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | 171 | 0 | 10 |
| FY2025 | 157 | 0 | 91 |
| FY2026 (to 30 Jun) | 347 | 0 | 45 |
| PERM job title | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Software Engineer | 49 | $193,000 |
| Software Engineer (multiple positions) | 49 | $137,750 |
| Software Engineer | 48 | $142,000 |
| Software Engineer, Ads Infrastructure (Multiple Positions) | 26 | $184,662 |
| Senior Software Engineer (multiple Positions) | 22 | $210,079 |
| Talent Acquisition Partner (Multiple Positions) | 18 | $102,600 |
| Senior Machine Learning Engineer (Multiple Positions) | 15 | $295,194 |
| Software Engineer 2-1 (Multiple Positions) | 15 | $128,000 |
| Machine Learning Engineer, Data, Monetization Tech, App Monetization | 13 | $150,000 |
| Backend Software Engineer | 12 | $137,750 |
UK sponsor licence
We found no organisation with a matching name on the UK Home Office register of licensed worker sponsors (13 October 2026). A UK subsidiary trading under a different name may still hold a licence.
How to read these numbers
- An LCA is the first step
- Before filing an H-1B, H-1B1 or E-3 petition, the employer files a labor condition application (LCA) with the Department of Labor, stating the job, worksite and the wage it will pay.
- Certified is not a visa
- A certified LCA means the Department of Labor accepted the wage attestation. It is not an approved petition or an issued visa, and it does not mean the role is still open or that the employer will sponsor you.
- Counts are applications
- One LCA can cover several workers, and employers often file more LCAs than they use (for example for the H-1B lottery or a worksite change). Read the totals as a measure of sponsorship activity, not of hires.
Questions
Does ByteDance sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes — ByteDance Inc. filed 2,963 H-1B, H-1B1 and E-3 labor condition applications that the US Department of Labor certified between 1 October 2023 and 30 June 2026, 554 of them in FY2026 (to 30 Jun). It also had 675 PERM labor certifications (the first step of most employer-sponsored green cards) certified in the same period.
What does ByteDance pay H-1B workers?
On its certified LCAs, ByteDance Inc.'s most-filed title was Software Engineer (285 filings), with a median offered wage of $190,486 a year and the middle half between $154,580 and $250,000. These are wages the employer stated on the application, not actual pay.
What wage level does ByteDance file H-1B jobs at?
Most of ByteDance Inc.'s certified LCAs in FY2024–FY2026 were at prevailing-wage level II (30%, median offered wage $200,000 a year). By level: level I 20% (592 filings, median $156,288); level II 30% (882 filings, median $200,000); level III 23% (689 filings, median $235,726); level IV 24% (724 filings, median $266,000); no level 3% (76 filings, median $144,000). Level I is entry level and level IV is fully competent, in the Department of Labor's wage survey.
Does ByteDance sponsor green cards?
It also had 675 PERM labor certifications (the first step of most employer-sponsored green cards) certified in the same period.
Is ByteDance a licensed UK visa sponsor?
We found no organisation with a matching name on the UK Home Office register of licensed worker sponsors (13 October 2026). A UK subsidiary trading under a different name may still hold a licence.
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