Chewy
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 393 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Other Miscellaneous Retailers
- Main U.S. filing address: Plantation, FL
At a glance
- Most filed: Software Engineer. 40% of its filings. After that come Data Scientist and Systems Engineer / Architect.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 100% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $155,457, median prevailing wage $125,819.
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Percentiles from Chewy's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Chewy hires for
Bar: share of Chewy's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 95% of filings (21 occupations in total).
Show all 6 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $158,935 | 156 |
| Data Scientist | $146,166 | 119 |
| Systems Engineer / Architect | $178,182 | 22 |
| Supply Chain Manager | $155,768 | 21 |
| IT Manager | $200,000 | 13 |
| Research Scientist (Computer Science) | $170,250 | 10 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Chewy.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 5% of filings
Mid-level · 38% of filings
Senior · 39% of filings
Expert · 18% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $120,000 | 17 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $144,900 | 128 |
| Senior · Level III | $164,215 | 130 |
| Expert · Level IV | $190,320 | 60 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Chewy files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 5 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $164,491 | 139 |
| Boston, MA | $153,284 | 129 |
| Miami, FL | $140,556 | 56 |
| Dallas, TX | $152,100 | 27 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $165,600 | 21 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $115,100 |
| 25th | $137,000 |
| 50th (median) | $155,457 |
| 75th | $178,800 |
| 90th | $200,162 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $120,000 | $104,000 | $140,000 | 157 |
| FY2021 | $140,000 | $111,633 | $162,150 | 186 |
| FY2022 | $143,500 | $125,000 | $170,000 | 303 |
| FY2023 | $150,000 | $130,350 | $168,650 | 222 |
| FY2024 | $158,000 | $136,100 | $176,100 | 161 |
| FY2025 | $153,800 | $136,413 | $176,261 | 249 |
| FY2026 | $157,220 | $137,705 | $190,000 | 144 |
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.
Job titles at Chewy
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $156,194 | $135.6k–$164.4k | 114 |
| Business Intelligence Engineer | $144,900 | $128.6k–$153.9k | 32 |
| Data Scientist | $147,167 | $139.6k–$164.1k | 28 |
| Data Engineer | $158,300 | $145k–$168.8k | 27 |
| Software Development Manager | $188,742 | $183.7k–$198.4k | 14 |
| Staff Software Engineer | $207,657 | $201.9k–$216.9k | 12 |
| Business Intelligence Analyst | $116,515 | $93.9k–$127k | 10 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Chewy
Chewy's filings list its industry as Other Miscellaneous Retailers (Retail Trade sector, NAICS 4599). Its main U.S. filing address is in Plantation, FL 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, Data Scientist and Systems Engineer / Architect and the main metro areas are Seattle, WA, Boston, MA and Miami, FL. The most common wage level in those years is Level III (senior).
Questions
Does Chewy sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Chewy filed 393 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 Chewy pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Chewy's H-1B filings is $155,457; half of filings fall between $137,000 and $178,800. Bonus and stock are not included.