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Blackhawk Network, Inc

105 H-1B petitions, 97.1% certified, $144,403 median salary, FY2023–2026.

Pleasanton, CA NAICS: 522320

The verdict

Blackhawk Network, Inc filed 105 H-1B petitions, more than 98% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 97.1% with a $144,403 median offered wage.

105
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
97.1%
DOL-certified
$144,403
median offered wage
Top 2%
of sponsors by volume

Based in Pleasanton, CA. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: Blackhawk Network, Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Blackhawk Network, Inc filed 105 Labor Condition Applications covering 105 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 97.1% (102 certified of 105 filed), a useful proxy for how cleanly their prevailing-wage attestations pass the Labor Department’s preliminary review before USCIS adjudication.

Compensation spread. Offered wages on Blackhawk Network, Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $89,620 at the low end to $273,915 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $144,403. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Staff Software Engineer (16 petitions at $134,723 avg), followed by Senior Software Engineer and Software Engineer. H-1B salaries reported on LCAs must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for the role and worksite, so the spread also tracks wage-level geography and seniority.

Geographic footprint. Blackhawk Network, Inc is headquartered in Pleasanton, CA under NAICS code 522320, and places H-1B workers across 18 states, most heavily in CA, TX, WA. Combined, these signals give a granular view of how one employer uses the H-1B program, volume, approval cleanliness, wage posture, and where the jobs actually sit on the map.

Where Blackhawk Network, Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Blackhawk Network, Inc is #2,141 of 119,880 employers nationally and #349 of 22,893 employers headquartered in CA. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

97.1%

Avg. Salary

$144,403

Median Salary

$144,403

Total Workers

105

Compare with another sponsor

Blackhawk Network, Inc vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$144,403 · 19% lower than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
$178,734
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate97.1% · 1% lower than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
98.4%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions105 · 100% lower than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
30,573
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 2.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Blackhawk Network, Inc

Minimum
$89,620
Maximum
$273,915
Average Salary
$144,403

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+2.3%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Fully Competent (Level IV)

34.3% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

ALAMEDA, CA

39% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 47 petitions · 95.7% certified · $146,709 avg
FY2024 24 petitions · 87.5% certified · $136,409 avg
FY2025 33 petitions · 93.9% certified · $146,007 avg

FY2026 is partial data (through Q1). Chart shows completed fiscal years only.

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 47 45 $146,709
FY2024 24 21 $136,409
FY2025 33 31 $146,007
FY2026(partial) 1 1 $174,889

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Blackhawk Network, Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Staff Software Engineer 16 $134,723
Senior Software Engineer 14 $123,307
Software Engineer 8 $120,766
Principal Software Engineer 6 $188,526
Sr. Staff Software Engineer 4 $176,463
Sr. Staff Enterprise Application Engineer 4 $159,408
Product Manager - Technology 4 $139,589
Sr. Software Engineer 3 $110,226
Senior Staff Software Engineer 3 $172,134
Staff Systems Engineer 2 $117,187
Staff Platform Engineer 2 $149,781
Staff Dev Ops Engineer 2 $135,157
Sr. Software QA Engineer 2 $101,922
Software QA Engineer 2 $135,732
Software Engineer II 2 $109,679

Geographic Distribution

Where Blackhawk Network, Inc places H-1B workers across the United States

CA 41 petitions
TX 29 petitions
WA 5 petitions
NJ 3 petitions
MI 3 petitions
NC 2 petitions
KS 2 petitions
IL 2 petitions
SC 2 petitions
FL 2 petitions
MO 2 petitions
AR 1 petitions

Plus 6 more states

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by Blackhawk Network, Inc

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Sr. Staff Enterprise Application Engineer Monroe, WA $174,889 Certified FY2026
Senior Manager, Engineering Coppell, TX $204,828 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Engineer Coppell, TX $127,878 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Engineer Coppell, TX $127,878 Withdrawn FY2025
Manager, Systems Coppell, TX $160,525 Certified FY2025
Software Engineer Bentonville, AR $118,657 Certified FY2025
Platform Engineer II Charlotte, NC $112,986 Certified FY2025
Sr. Staff Software Engineer Lenexa, KS $146,290 Certified FY2025
Senior Risk Analytics Analyst Chicago, IL $89,620 Certified FY2025
Staff Platform Engineer Coppell, TX $149,781 Certified FY2025
Senior Staff Software Engineer Coppell, TX $149,781 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Engineer Frederick, MD $122,699 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Engineer Fort Mill, SC $112,986 Certified FY2025
Data and Reporting Analyst II Pleasanton, CA $128,398 Certified FY2025
Staff Software Engineer Findlay, OH $119,808 Certified FY2025
Software Engineer Fort Mill, SC $112,986 Certified FY2025
Senior Software QA Engineer Edison, NJ $150,280 Certified FY2025
Sr. Staff Systems Engineer Ooltewah, TN $127,234 Certified FY2025
Staff Platform Engineer Coppell, TX $149,781 Certified FY2025
Product Manager - Technology Pleasanton, CA $139,589 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Engineer Pleasanton, CA $139,294 Certified FY2025
Data Engineer Seattle, WA $121,789 Certified FY2025
Product Manager - Technology Pleasanton, CA $139,589 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Staff Software Engineer, Data Coppell, TX $137,929 Certified FY2025
Staff Software Engineer Plainfield, IL $148,949 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Engineer Phoenix, AZ $105,976 Certified FY2025
Staff Software Engineer Coppell, TX $149,781 Certified FY2025
Manager II, Engineering Pleasanton, CA $222,297 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Engineer Coppell, TX $127,878 Certified FY2025
Principal Software Engineer Pleasanton, CA $206,315 Certified FY2025
Staff Systems Engineer Jersey City, NJ $126,800 Certified FY2025
Product Manager - Technology Pleasanton, CA $139,589 Certified FY2025
Principal Software Engineer Pleasanton, CA $226,158 Certified FY2025
Senior Director, Engineering Pleasanton, CA $273,915 Certified FY2025
Product Manager - Technology Pleasanton, CA $139,589 Certified FY2024
Business Intelligence Analyst II Seattle, WA $92,997 Certified FY2024
Senior Software Engineer Coppell, TX $105,997 Certified FY2024
Principal Software Engineer Tampa, FL $184,060 Certified FY2024
Sr. Software QA Engineer Grand Rapids, MI $94,224 Certified FY2024
Senior Staff Enterprise Application Engineer Coppell, TX $140,140 Certified FY2024
Software Engineer II Coppell, TX $101,192 Certified FY2024
Software Engineer Farmington Hills, MI $115,763 Certified FY2024
Software Engineer II Leander, TX $118,165 Certified FY2024
Manager II, Engineering Coppell, TX $125,100 Certified FY2024
Staff Software Engineer Lewisville, TX $116,792 Certified - Withdrawn FY2024
Software Engineer Pleasanton, CA $113,443 Certified FY2024
Staff Software Engineer Pleasanton, CA $147,368 Certified FY2024
Staff Software Engineer Redmond, WA $128,502 Withdrawn FY2024
Sr. Dev Ops Engineer Coppell, TX $133,691 Certified FY2024
Software Engineer Pleasanton, CA $138,360 Certified FY2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has Blackhawk Network, Inc filed?

Blackhawk Network, Inc has filed 105 H-1B LCA petitions covering 105 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

What is the H-1B approval rate for Blackhawk Network, Inc?

Blackhawk Network, Inc has a 97.1% certification rate, with 102 out of 105 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at Blackhawk Network, Inc?

The average H-1B salary at Blackhawk Network, Inc is $144,403. Salaries range from $89,620 to $273,915.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at Blackhawk Network, Inc?

The top H-1B job titles at Blackhawk Network, Inc include Staff Software Engineer, Senior Software Engineer, Software Engineer. The most common position is Staff Software Engineer with 16 petitions at an average salary of $134,723.

Where is Blackhawk Network, Inc located?

Blackhawk Network, Inc is headquartered in Pleasanton, CA. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 18 states, with the most positions in CA, TX, WA.

Is Blackhawk Network, Inc H-1B dependent?

No, Blackhawk Network, Inc is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has Blackhawk Network, Inc's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

Blackhawk Network, Inc filed 47 petitions in FY2023 and 1 in FY2026. Average salary increased from $146,709 to $174,889.

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Data Sources

H-1B visa petition data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Labor Condition Application (LCA) disclosure files. Data covers fiscal years 2023 through 2026. Salary figures reflect amounts listed on LCA petitions, not actual compensation paid. Certification of an LCA does not guarantee visa approval.

Source: DOL Foreign Labor Performance Data

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, LCA Disclosure Data (FY2023–FY2026)

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