NIKE H-1B salaries (2026)
Yes — NIKE sponsors H-1B workers. Across 512 certified Labor Condition Applications, the median offered base wage is $166,660. Every figure below comes straight from the employer's own filings with the U.S. Department of Labor.
NIKE filed 512 certified H-1B labor condition applications across 13 states between Oct 2024 and Jun 2026. The median offered base wage was $166,660.
- Median offered wage
- $166,660
- Certified filings
- 512
- Work locations
- 13 states
- Distinct roles
- 221
Most-filed roles at NIKE
| Role | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 87 | $161,257 |
| Lead Software Engineer | 40 | $196,026 |
| Senior Data Engineer | 26 | $151,958 |
| Software Engineer Iii | 24 | $160,230 |
| Software Engineer Ii | 20 | $165,411 |
| Principal Software Engineer | 11 | $229,389 |
| Manager, Software Engineering | 10 | $199,591 |
| Data Engineer | 9 | $125,794 |
| Senior Software Engineer | 9 | $160,862 |
| Lead Data Engineer | 7 | $177,598 |
| Lead Software Engineer | 5 | $199,145 |
| Director, Software Engineering | 4 | $236,761 |
Wage-level distribution
DOL prevailing-wage levels reflect the seniority the employer certified, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent).
| Level | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 4 | $125,000 |
| Level II — qualified | 71 | $140,598 |
| Level III — experienced | 175 | $161,522 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 222 | $190,093 |
Where NIKE hires
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 442 | $165,000 |
| Texas | 20 | $170,737 |
| California | 15 | $210,000 |
| Georgia | 11 | $158,180 |
| Washington | 6 | $156,934 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $216,961 |
| North Carolina | 5 | $156,071 |
| Florida | 3 | $183,389 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $180,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $146,835 |
Recent certified filings
| Job title | Location | Wage | Level | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead, Sales Rep, Foot Locker Footwear - Jordan NA | Tampa, Florida | $134,010 | III | Jun 2026 |
| Software Engineer | Beaverton, Oregon | $172,464 | — | Jun 2026 |
| Manager, Software Engineering | Beaverton, Oregon | $201,950 | II | Jun 2026 |
| Senior Manager, Footwear Color Design | Beaverton, Oregon | $159,000 | IV | Jun 2026 |
| Principal Technical Product Manager | Beaverton, Oregon | $194,869 | III | Jun 2026 |
| Senior, Marketplace Analytics | Beaverton, Oregon | $149,881 | II | Jun 2026 |
| Senior Analyst, Project Management | Beaverton, Oregon | $153,724 | II | Jun 2026 |
| Principal Software Engineer | Beaverton, Oregon | $216,300 | IV | Jun 2026 |
| Senior Manager, Software Engineering | Beaverton, Oregon | $220,758 | II | Jun 2026 |
| Lead Software Engineer | Fremont, California | $202,461 | III | Jun 2026 |
| Designer II, Basketball Footwear Product Design | Beaverton, Oregon | $100,000 | II | Jun 2026 |
| Director, Software Engineering | Beaverton, Oregon | $241,000 | II | Jun 2026 |
| Lead Designer, Apparel & Footwear Materials, APLA | Portland, Oregon | $135,000 | IV | Jun 2026 |
| Senior Software Engineer | North Plains, Oregon | $160,862 | — | Jun 2026 |
| Director, Energy White Space Product Design | Beaverton, Oregon | $200,000 | III | Jun 2026 |
| Lead Software Engineer | Beaverton, Oregon | $220,642 | IV | Jun 2026 |
| Distinguished Engineer | Portland, Oregon | $285,279 | IV | Jun 2026 |
| Lead Designer, Kids Apparel Product Design Advance Create | Beaverton, Oregon | $131,455 | III | Jun 2026 |
| Software Engineer III | Beaverton, Oregon | $159,914 | — | Jun 2026 |
| Director, Product Management, Supply & Materials Planning | Portland, Oregon | $229,510 | IV | Jun 2026 |
Legal entities included: NIKE USA Inc.; NIKE, Inc..
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC certified Labor Condition Applications (H-1B, H-1B1, E-3), public disclosure data. Wages are employer-offered base pay and exclude bonuses, equity, and other compensation. Denied and withdrawn filings are excluded. Figures reflect filings decided Oct 2024–Jun 2026.
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For general educational purposes, not career or financial advice. Wages are employer-offered base pay from certified DOL LCA records and may differ from total compensation.