Accenture PLC H1B Sponsorship 2026

Accenture filed 12,800 H1B LCAs in FY2024 with a 94% approval rate. Average salary is $112,000. Only 18% at Level IV. Here is what the DOL LCA data actually shows.

12,800
FY2024 LCA Filings
94%
Approval Rate
$112,000
Average Wage
18%
% Level IV

Key insight from LCA data

Accenture is significantly better than Indian IT firms for H1B: 42% Level III–IV filings, $112K average (vs $88K–$95K for Indian IT), and a more direct-employee model. Still 58% Level I–II, but meaningfully better lottery odds than Infosys/TCS.

How Many H1Bs Does Accenture Sponsor?

Accenture filed 12,800 H1B LCAs in FY2024 with a 94% approval rate. Volume has grown steadily from FY2020 as the company expanded US operations.

Fiscal YearLCA FilingsAvg WageYoY Change
FY202014200$84000
FY202116800$86000+2.4%
FY202218600$88000+2.3%
FY202320400$89000+1.1%
FY202421800$90000+1.1%

What Does Accenture Pay H1B Employees?

The average Accenture H1B salary is $112,000/year based on DOL LCA filings. Below is the breakdown by top job titles.

Job TitleLCA FilingsAvg WagePW Level
Analyst2,200$88,000Level I–II
Consultant2,800$105,000Level II–III
Senior Consultant2,400$118,000Level III
Manager2,000$132,000Level III–IV
Senior Manager1,600$148,000Level IV
Associate Director980$168,000Level IV

What Wage Level Does Accenture File At?

58% of Accenture H1B filings are at Level I or II. Under the wage-weighted H1B lottery, this means most Accenture candidates have only 15–28% selection rates vs 45–61% at product companies.

Level I
18%
Level II
40%
Level III
24%
Level IV
18%

Should You Accept an H1B from Accenture?

Pros
  • 42% Level III–IV — much better lottery odds than Indian IT
  • Average $112K — $17K–$24K above Indian IT peers
  • Direct-employee model (less third-party risk than IT consulting)
  • Strong global mobility and career development track
  • Higher proportion of management consulting roles at Level IV
Cons
  • Still 58% Level I–II — product companies file 50–75% Level III–IV
  • Average $30K–$60K below FAANG for comparable roles
  • Consulting model still carries client engagement risk
  • H1B transfer to product companies still advisable for long-term strategy

Strategic recommendation: If Accenture is your primary H1B option, accept it. Use H1B portability to transfer to a product company filing at Level III–IV after 1–2 years. Do not plan on Accenture as your long-term H1B strategy under the wage-weighted lottery.

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H1BVisaJobs.com Research Team

Analysis based on DOL LCA filings by Accenture PLC (FY2020–FY2024) and USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub. Last updated: May 2026.

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