Activision Publishing
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 97 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Main U.S. filing address: Santa Monica, CA
At a glance
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 100% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $135,349, median prevailing wage $119,018.
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Percentiles from Activision Publishing's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Activision Publishing hires for
Bar: share of Activision Publishing's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 96% of filings (14 occupations in total).
Show all 2 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $133,949 | 34 |
| Multimedia Artist | $108,950 | 29 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Activision Publishing.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 31% of filings
Mid-level · 20% of filings
Senior · 26% of filings
Expert · 24% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $103,657 | 30 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $134,983 | 19 |
| Senior · Level III | $152,200 | 25 |
| Expert · Level IV | $154,500 | 23 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Activision Publishing files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 2 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $139,067 | 62 |
| Austin, TX | $151,410 | 13 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $89,781 |
| 25th | $105,019 |
| 50th (median) | $135,349 |
| 75th | $155,106 |
| 90th | $175,950 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $120,000 | $104,750 | $136,250 | 48 |
| FY2021 | $130,000 | $110,000 | $146,000 | 57 |
| FY2022 | $134,811 | $105,000 | $145,000 | 77 |
| FY2023 | $132,278 | $104,000 | $156,500 | 61 |
| FY2024 | $127,835 | $103,594 | $161,470 | 52 |
| FY2025 | $135,921 | $104,052 | $154,500 | 74 |
| FY2026 | $134,983 | $108,455 | $163,887 | 23 |
Pay vs. prevailing wage
Filing at exactly the prevailing wage does not mean low pay: at senior levels and in high-cost areas the prevailing wage itself is high.
About Activision Publishing
Activision Publishing's filings list its industry in the Information sector (NAICS 51). Its main U.S. filing address is in Santa Monica, CA and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Software Engineer, Multimedia Artist and Data Scientist and the main metro areas are Los Angeles, CA, Austin, TX and Madison, WI. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does Activision Publishing sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Activision Publishing filed 97 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications in FY2025–FY2026, the latest two fiscal years. The most recent filing in the data is from FY2026 Q3. A certified LCA is a step before the H-1B petition; it is not a visa approval.
How much does Activision Publishing pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Activision Publishing's H-1B filings is $135,349; half of filings fall between $105,019 and $155,106. Bonus and stock are not included.