Yes — Microsoft has sponsored Australians on the E-3 visa, filing 509 US Department of Labor Labor Condition Applications across all available fiscal years, with 100% certified. The median annualized wage offered is $165,000. Most filings are for Software Developers, with positions mostly based in WA.
Roles Microsoft sponsors
30 distinct roles have been filed for E-3 visas by Microsoft. Click a role to see all employers sponsoring it. Filter by city to see what's hiring in a specific location.
| Role | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top state | Top city |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 261 | 100.0% | $155,830 | WA | Redmond |
| Information Technology Project Managers | 43 | 100.0% | $170,430 | WA | Redmond |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 33 | 100.0% | $175,770 | WA | Issaquah |
| Data Scientists | 27 | 100.0% | $179,520 | WA | Redmond |
| Management Analysts | 24 | 100.0% | $154,640 | WA | Bellevue |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 22 | 100.0% | $184,200 | WA | Bellevue |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | 20 | 100.0% | $165,000 | WA | Redmond |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | 15 | 100.0% | $165,000 | WA | Redmond |
| Sales Engineers | 8 | 100.0% | $181,478 | WA | Jersey City |
| Training and Development Specialists | 8 | 100.0% | $178,008 | WA | Redmond |
| Information Security Analysts | 7 | 100.0% | $187,688 | WA | Redmond |
| Lawyers | 7 | 100.0% | $193,700 | WA | Redmond |
| Computer Network Architects | 5 | 100.0% | $180,000 | WA | Redmond |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | 4 | 100.0% | $136,878 | WA | Redmond |
| Sales Managers | 4 | 100.0% | $204,721 | WA | Issaquah |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | 3 | 100.0% | $124,600 | WA | Redmond |
| General and Operations Managers | 3 | 100.0% | $175,000 | MA | Cambridge |
| Electrical Engineers | 2 | 100.0% | $194,590 | WA | Bellevue |
| Multimedia Artists and Animators | 2 | 100.0% | $142,085 | WA | Redmond |
| Budget Analysts | 1 | 100.0% | $202,000 | CA | San Francisco |
| Civil Engineers | 1 | 100.0% | $173,080 | TX | Northlake |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | 1 | 100.0% | $160,000 | WA | Redmond |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 1 | 100.0% | $191,300 | FL | Fort Lauderdale |
| Human Resources Specialists | 1 | 100.0% | $102,800 | WA | Redmond |
| Logisticians | 1 | 100.0% | $158,000 | WA | Redmond |
| Logistics Analysts | 1 | 100.0% | $160,100 | WA | Redmond |
| Marketing Managers | 1 | 100.0% | $240,000 | GA | Alpharetta |
| Mechanical Engineers | 1 | 100.0% | $112,500 | WA | Redmond |
| Project Management Specialists | 1 | 100.0% | $135,000 | NY | New York |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | 1 | 100.0% | $65,000 | WA | Bellevue |
Top cities
Cities where Microsoft sponsors the most E-3 visas.
| City | State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redmond | WA | 309 | $158,514 |
| Bellevue | WA | 37 | $164,311 |
| New York | NY | 22 | $196,722 |
| San Francisco | CA | 22 | $183,394 |
| Issaquah | WA | 15 | $180,200 |
| Mountain View | CA | 13 | $190,754 |
| Los Angeles | CA | 8 | $183,249 |
| Atlanta | GA | 7 | $166,067 |
| Houston | TX | 6 | $153,056 |
| San Jose | CA | 6 | $171,585 |
| Chicago | IL | 5 | $185,990 |
| Seattle | WA | 5 | $160,000 |
| Irving | TX | 4 | $164,350 |
| Northlake | TX | 4 | $170,890 |
| Sammamish | WA | 4 | $186,454 |
Top states
Where Microsoft files most of its E-3 LCAs.
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| WA | 373 (73.3%) | $160,000 |
| CA | 58 (11.4%) | $178,000 |
| NY | 23 (4.5%) | $197,501 |
| TX | 21 (4.1%) | $157,500 |
| GA | 9 (1.8%) | $240,000 |
| NJ | 6 (1.2%) | $171,200 |
| IL | 5 (1%) | $185,990 |
| MA | 4 (0.8%) | $187,450 |
| CO | 3 (0.6%) | $202,000 |
| MD | 3 (0.6%) | $216,500 |
| FL | 2 (0.4%) | $158,050 |
| LA | 1 (0.2%) | $206,971 |
| PA | 1 (0.2%) | $196,500 |
Top job titles
The actual job titles Microsoft has used in its filings.
| Job title | Filings |
|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 175 |
| Software Engineering | 41 |
| Product Manager | 21 |
| Senior Program Manager | 18 |
| Program Manager | 16 |
| Business Program Manager | 13 |
| Cloud Solution Architecture | 11 |
| Applied Sciences | 10 |
| Product Management | 8 |
| Senior Software Engineer | 7 |
| Legal Counsel | 7 |
| Data and Applied Scientist | 7 |
| Technology Specialists | 6 |
| Technical Program Manager | 6 |
| Principal Program Manager | 6 |
| Technical Program Management | 5 |
| Software Engineering Lead | 4 |
| Security Research | 4 |
| SOFTWARE ENGINEER | 4 |
| Data and Applied Scientist Manager | 4 |
| Data Science | 4 |
| Data Analytics | 4 |
| Customer Experience Engineering | 4 |
| Business Planner | 4 |
| Strategic Account Manager | 3 |
| Software Engineering Manager | 3 |
| Senior Sourcing Engineer | 3 |
| Senior Designer | 3 |
| Senior Business Planner | 3 |
| Security Assurance | 3 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend for Microsoft's E-3 visa filings. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 112 | 100.0% | |
| FY2021 | 85 | 100.0% | |
| FY2022 | 91 | 100.0% | |
| FY2023 | 77 | 100.0% | |
| FY2024 | 71 | 100.0% | |
| FY2025 | 52 | 100.0% | |
| FY2026 | 21 | 100.0% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Microsoft sponsor E-3 visas?
Yes. Microsoft has filed 509 Labor Condition Applications for E-3 visa workers across all available fiscal years, with 100% certified by the US Department of Labor.
What does Microsoft pay E-3 visa workers?
The median annualized wage Microsoft offers E-3 visa workers is $165,000, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this figure.
Which roles does Microsoft sponsor on the E-3 visa?
Microsoft sponsors a range of E-3 visa roles. The top roles by filings are: Software Developers (261 filings), Information Technology Project Managers (43 filings), Computer Systems Engineers/Architects (33 filings). The full list of roles is shown on this page.
Where does Microsoft hire E-3 visa workers?
Microsoft files most of its E-3 visa applications in: WA (373 filings), CA (58 filings), NY (23 filings).
How long has Microsoft sponsored E-3 visas?
Microsoft has filed E-3 LCAs from fiscal year 2020 through fiscal year 2026. The year-by-year trend is shown above.
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