Netflix
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 652 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Headquarters: Los Gatos
- Founded 1997
- 16,000 employees (2025)
- Nasdaq: NFLX
- Includes 2 legal entities
At a glance
- Netflix hires at the expert level. 78% of its filings are Level IV, 4.3 times the share across all H-1B employers (18%).
- Most filed: Software Engineer. 63% of its filings. After that come Data Scientist and Research Scientist (Computer Science).
- Pays at a high floor. 79% of filings are at exactly the prevailing wage, which at Netflix's jobs and locations has a median of $226,158.
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Percentiles from Netflix's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Netflix hires for
Bar: share of Netflix's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 93% of filings (31 occupations in total).
Show all 5 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $226,158 | 410 |
| Data Scientist | $275,850 | 75 |
| Research Scientist (Computer Science) | $237,786 | 36 |
| IT Manager | $388,918 | 32 |
| Systems Engineer / Architect | $216,923 | 22 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Netflix.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 11% of filings
Mid-level · 7% of filings
Senior · 4% of filings
Expert · 78% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $149,365 | 71 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $187,741 | 47 |
| Senior · Level III | $225,077 | 24 |
| Expert · Level IV | $226,158 | 510 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Netflix files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 4 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $237,786 | 486 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $158,808 | 56 |
| Seattle, WA | $226,158 | 45 |
| New York, NY | $211,120 | 40 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $149,598 |
| 25th | $191,808 |
| 50th (median) | $226,158 |
| 75th | $264,514 |
| 90th | $275,850 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $420,000 | $325,000 | $500,000 | 237 |
| FY2021 | $170,872 | $170,872 | $223,720 | 280 |
| FY2022 | $184,080 | $170,789 | $184,080 | 267 |
| FY2023 | $192,941 | $183,310 | $229,544 | 216 |
| FY2024 | $283,442 | $206,419 | $283,442 | 271 |
| FY2025 | $226,158 | $211,765 | $264,514 | 303 |
| FY2026 | $237,786 | $187,741 | $264,514 | 349 |
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.
By legal entity
| Legal entity | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Netflix, Inc. | $226,158 | 638 |
| Netflix Global LLC | $181,293 | 14 |
Netflix files under several company names; this page adds them up. Median shown at 10+ filings.
Job titles at Netflix
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $226,158 | $212.5k–$264.5k | 310 |
| Data Engineer | $264,514 | $226.2k–$268.6k | 32 |
| Machine Learning Engineer | $226,158 | $215.7k–$264.5k | 26 |
| Analytics Engineer | $275,850 | $204.8k–$275.9k | 24 |
| Data Scientist | $211,536 | $211.5k–$275.9k | 19 |
| Research Scientist | $237,786 | $203.8k–$257.4k | 18 |
| Engineering Manager | $294,299 | $294.3k–$388.9k | 13 |
| Machine Learning Scientist | $260,968 | $228.3k–$275.9k | 10 |
| UI Engineer | $264,514 | $226.2k–$264.5k | 10 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Netflix
Netflix's filings list its industry in the Information sector (NAICS 51). Its main U.S. filing address is in Los Gatos, 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, Data Scientist and Research Scientist (Computer Science) and the main metro areas are San Jose, CA, Los Angeles, CA and Seattle, WA. The most common wage level in those years is Level IV (expert).
- Founded
- 1997
- Headquarters
- Los Gatos
- Employees
- 16,000 (2025)
- Website
- ir.netflix.net
- Stock
- Nasdaq: NFLX
Company facts on this page: Wikidata. Salary data: U.S. Department of Labor.
Questions
Does Netflix sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Netflix filed 652 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 Netflix pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Netflix's H-1B filings is $226,158; half of filings fall between $191,808 and $264,514. Bonus and stock are not included.