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Guidewire Software, Inc

296 H-1B petitions, 100% certified, $147,277 median salary, FY2023–2026.

San Mateo, CA NAICS: 51121

The verdict

Guidewire Software, Inc filed 296 H-1B petitions, among the very largest U.S. sponsors - certified at 100% with a $147,277 median offered wage.

296
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
100%
DOL-certified
$147,277
median offered wage
Top 1%
of sponsors by volume

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

H-1B sponsorship profile: Guidewire Software, Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Guidewire Software, Inc filed 296 Labor Condition Applications covering 296 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 100% (296 certified of 296 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 Guidewire Software, Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $53,248 at the low end to $381,776 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $147,277. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Software Engineer (38 petitions at $128,120 avg), followed by Senior Software Engineer and Insurance Applications Architect. 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. Guidewire Software, Inc is headquartered in San Mateo, CA under NAICS code 51121, and places H-1B workers across 14 states, most heavily in CA, TX, PA. 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 Guidewire Software, Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Guidewire Software, Inc is #670 of 119,880 employers nationally and #135 of 22,893 employers headquartered in CA. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

100%

Avg. Salary

$147,277

Median Salary

$147,277

Total Workers

296

Compare with another sponsor

Guidewire Software, Inc vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$147,277 · 18% lower than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
$178,734
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate100.0% · 2% higher than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
98.4%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions296 · 99% lower than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
30,573
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 18.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Guidewire Software, Inc

Minimum
$53,248
Maximum
$381,776
Average Salary
$147,277

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+5.3%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Experienced (Level III)

34.1% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

SAN MATEO, CA

41.2% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 115 petitions · 100% certified · $141,701 avg
FY2024 80 petitions · 96.3% certified · $140,183 avg
FY2025 80 petitions · 97.5% certified · $156,671 avg

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

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 115 115 $141,701
FY2024 80 77 $140,183
FY2025 80 78 $156,671
FY2026(partial) 21 20 $169,049

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Guidewire Software, Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Software Engineer 38 $128,120
Senior Software Engineer 37 $149,726
Insurance Applications Architect 8 $120,878
Software Engineer III 6 $133,568
Senior Software Engineer 6 $146,106
Machine Learning Engineer 6 $154,002
Staff Software Engineer, Tech Lead 5 $188,449
Senior Site Reliability Engineer 5 $122,562
Senior Insurance Applications Architect 5 $133,382
Technical Product Manager 4 $145,030
Software Engineer II 4 $119,568
Sr. Product Security Engineer 3 $173,825
Sr. Insurance Applications Architect 3 $140,303
Senior Product Manager 3 $187,190
Senior Engineer, Salesforce 3 $151,148

Geographic Distribution

Where Guidewire Software, Inc places H-1B workers across the United States

CA 54 petitions
TX 13 petitions
PA 12 petitions
FL 4 petitions
NC 4 petitions
AL 2 petitions
GA 2 petitions
CO 2 petitions
IL 2 petitions
AZ 1 petitions
WA 1 petitions
MA 1 petitions

Plus 2 more states

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by Guidewire Software, Inc

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Lead Engineer, Enterprise Data San Mateo, CA $187,574 Certified FY2026
Senior Software Engineer San Mateo, CA $169,145 Certified FY2026
Lead Architect, INOW San Ramon, CA $169,894 Certified FY2026
Staff Product Security Engineer San Mateo, CA $194,251 Certified FY2026
Software Engineer San Mateo, CA $169,145 Certified FY2026
Staff Software Engineer, Tech Lead Tarzana, CA $184,558 Certified FY2026
Senior Software Engineer Exton, PA $160,000 Certified FY2026
Technical Product Manager Birmingham, AL $146,037 Certified FY2026
Software Engineer Exton, PA $131,602 Certified FY2026
Software Engineer Doral, FL $149,781 Certified - Withdrawn FY2026
Senior Software Engineer Georgetown, TX $139,152 Certified FY2026
Senior Manager, DevSecOps and Cloud Folsom, CA $190,416 Certified FY2026
Manager, Enterprise Integration San Mateo, CA $200,907 Certified FY2026
Sr. Engineer, Salesforce San Mateo, CA $175,250 Certified FY2026
Lead Workday HRIS Analyst Gilbert, AZ $135,000 Certified FY2026
Software Engineer III San Mateo, CA $161,637 Certified FY2026
Senior Software Engineer Exton, PA $160,000 Certified FY2026
Product Manager San Mateo, CA $185,994 Certified FY2026
Senior Customer Success Manager Allen, TX $180,000 Certified FY2026
Product Solution Engineer Allen, TX $156,998 Certified FY2026
Senior Software Engineer San Mateo, CA $202,678 Certified FY2026
Software Engineer San Mateo, CA $154,359 Certified FY2025
Senior API Engineer Cary, NC $151,079 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Engineer Suwanee, GA $130,707 Certified FY2025
Software Architect San Mateo, CA $202,337 Certified FY2025
Senior Architect St. Cloud, FL $180,000 Certified FY2025
Software Architect San Mateo, CA $202,337 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Sr. Product Security Engineer San Mateo, CA $184,579 Certified FY2025
Director of Salesforce Engineering San Mateo, CA $240,000 Certified FY2025
Software Engineer Doral, FL $149,781 Certified FY2025
Staff Systems Engineer San Jose, CA $172,931 Certified FY2025
Enterprise Security Engineer Parker, CO $130,686 Certified FY2025
Insurance Applications Architect Leander, TX $132,267 Certified FY2025
Software Engineer Aurora, IL $148,949 Certified FY2025
Software Engineer Monroe, WA $156,406 Certified FY2025
Infrastructure Automation Engineer FOLSOM, CA $120,000 Certified FY2025
Enterprise Architect San Mateo, CA $180,960 Certified FY2025
Associate Product Manager, GTM Mountain House, CA $133,827 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Engineer, Tech Lead Exton, PA $146,078 Certified FY2025
Senior Site Reliability Engineer Plano, TX $145,000 Certified FY2025
Product Manager Tracy, CA $177,202 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Engineer San Mateo, CA $190,000 Certified FY2025
Data Scientist Sunnyvale, CA $148,699 Certified FY2025
Application Support Engineer San Mateo, CA $112,364 Certified FY2025
Software Engineer Austin, TX $155,709 Certified FY2025
Software Development Engineer in Test San Mateo, CA $111,363 Certified FY2025
Business Analyst, GSC Exton, PA $86,216 Certified FY2025
Manager, Security Operations Center San Mateo, CA $237,120 Certified FY2025
Data Analyst RICHARDSON, TX $140,109 Certified FY2025
Software Engineer San Mateo, CA $132,331 Certified FY2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has Guidewire Software, Inc filed?

Guidewire Software, Inc has filed 296 H-1B LCA petitions covering 296 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

What is the H-1B approval rate for Guidewire Software, Inc?

Guidewire Software, Inc has a 100% certification rate, with 296 out of 296 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at Guidewire Software, Inc?

The average H-1B salary at Guidewire Software, Inc is $147,277. Salaries range from $53,248 to $381,776.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at Guidewire Software, Inc?

The top H-1B job titles at Guidewire Software, Inc include Software Engineer, Senior Software Engineer, Insurance Applications Architect. The most common position is Software Engineer with 38 petitions at an average salary of $128,120.

Where is Guidewire Software, Inc located?

Guidewire Software, Inc is headquartered in San Mateo, CA. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 14 states, with the most positions in CA, TX, PA.

Is Guidewire Software, Inc H-1B dependent?

No, Guidewire Software, Inc is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has Guidewire Software, Inc's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

Guidewire Software, Inc filed 115 petitions in FY2023 and 21 in FY2026. Average salary increased from $141,701 to $169,049.

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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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