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Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.: H-1B salaries and sponsorship
Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. filed 220 labor condition applications for H-1B and related visas in fiscal years 2023–2026; certified: 219. Median offered salary: $134,550.
Applications (LCAs)220
Certified219
Employer addressIrvine, CA
H-1B dependent employerNo
Median offered salary$134,550
Middle half of salaries$109,990–$161,293
10th–90th percentile$94,245–$187,519
Does Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. sponsor H-1B visas?
Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. filed 220 labor condition applications in fiscal years 2023–2026, the latest submitted on Jun 23, 2026. An LCA is the first step of an H-1B petition, so the employer has sponsored or prepared to sponsor H-1B workers; it does not guarantee sponsorship for any particular job. Check the employer's own job listings.
Green card (PERM) applications at Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.: 52 →
Salaries by job title
| Job title | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 22 | $122,606 |
| Senior Software Engineer | 17 | $167,745 |
| Game Producer | 8 | $103,282 |
| Artist | 6 | $94,110 |
| Senior Game Designer | 5 | $140,000 |
| Associate, Software Engineer | 4 | $115,044 |
| Senior UX Designer | 3 | $142,410 |
| Senior Level Designer | 3 | $115,000 |
| Senior Character Artist | 3 | $119,025 |
| Senior Software Engineer I | 2 | $168,751 |
| Senior Network Engineer | 2 | $167,475 |
| Technical Artist, World Dynamic | 2 | $113,766 |
| Game Designer | 2 | $107,026 |
| Senior UI Artist | 2 | $117,156 |
| General Manager, Odyssey | 2 | $388,125 |
| Senior Character Artist I | 2 | $127,714 |
| Technical Artist | 2 | $97,136 |
| Senior Visual Development Artist | 2 | $134,293 |
| Associate Game Designer | 2 | $80,204 |
| Technical Artist, Character | 2 | $102,710 |
| Senior Outsource Supervisor I, Character | 2 | $137,462 |
| Associate Outsource Director | 2 | $220,762 |
| Senior Manager, Executive Communications | 2 | $161,515 |
| Senior Game Producer | 2 | $142,625 |
| Senior Software Engineer II | 2 | $191,713 |
| General Manager, Polaris | 2 | $414,760 |
| Animator, Gameplay | 1 | $109,000 |
| Senior Test Lead,b&op E-Commerce | 1 | $127,000 |
| Senior Machine Learning Engineer | 1 | $170,000 |
| Lead Software Development Engineer in Test, Servic | 1 | $175,000 |
| Senior Systems Designer | 1 | $125,000 |
| Senior Game Designer I, Encounters | 1 | $110,075 |
| Technical Artist Graphics | 1 | $109,990 |
| Senior Software Engineer (Tools) | 1 | $165,000 |
| Environment Artist, Dungeon and Architecture | 1 | $63,003 |
| Senior Software Engineer, Asset Tools System | 1 | $150,000 |
| Art Outsource Supervisor, Concept | 1 | $99,986 |
| Senior Encounter Designer | 1 | $140,000 |
| Lead Software Development Engineer in Test II | 1 | $180,000 |
| Senior II Systems Designer: Core Systems | 1 | $130,000 |
Applications by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 51 | $130,000 |
| FY2024 | 66 | $130,000 |
| FY2025 | 66 | $139,524 |
| FY2026 | 37 | $135,000 |
Prevailing wage levels
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
Where the jobs are
Occupations
- Special Effects Artists and Animators67
- Software Developers67
- Web and Digital Interface Designers24
- Producers and Directors18
- Data Scientists12
- Computer and Information Systems Managers6
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists3
- Financial Managers3
- Art Directors3
- Marketing Managers3
Latest applications
| Job title | Base salary | Location | Submitted | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Game Designer | $148,500 Level IV | Irvine, CA | Jun 23, 2026 | Oct 23, 2026 | Certified |
| Senior Outsource Supervisor II, Concept | $159,135 Level IV | Irvine, CA | Jun 1, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Senior Artist I | $119,398 Level II | Irvine, CA | May 24, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Software Engineer | $118,227 Level I | Irvine, CA | May 19, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Senior Game Designer | $115,472 Level II | Irvine, CA | May 19, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Senior Character Artist I | $125,639 Level II | Irvine, CA | May 16, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Senior Sound Designer | $134,322 Level IV | Irvine, CA | May 16, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Senior Character Artist | $128,750 Level III | Irvine, CA | May 14, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Lead Technical Designer | $151,162 Level IV | Irvine, CA | May 14, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Associate Outsource Director | $224,025 Level IV | Irvine, CA | May 13, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | Certified |
| Artist | $86,278 Level I | Irvine, CA | May 13, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Software Engineer | $136,781 Level II | Irvine, CA | May 13, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| General Manager, Polaris | $414,760 Level IV | Irvine, CA | May 13, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | Certified |
| General Manager, Polaris | $414,760 Level IV | Irvine, CA | May 12, 2026 | Oct 30, 2026 | Certified |
| Associate Character Technical Artist | $84,885 Level I | Irvine, CA | May 5, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Associate Systems Designer | $72,010 Level I | Albany, NY | May 1, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Senior Game Producer | $145,250 Level II | Irvine, CA | May 1, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Technical Designer | $100,006 Level II | Irvine, CA | Apr 29, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Software Engineer | $123,032 Level I | Irvine, CA | Apr 28, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Data Scientist | $140,000 Level III | Irvine, CA | Apr 28, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Data Analyst, Hearthstone Analytics | $122,075 Level II | Irvine, CA | Apr 28, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Senior Product Manager, Hearthstone | $160,000 Level II | Irvine, CA | Apr 27, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Artist | $94,162 Level I | Irvine, CA | Apr 21, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Senior Outsource Supervisor I, Concept | $120,746 Level II | Irvine, CA | Apr 17, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | Certified |
| Software Engineer | $138,258 Level II | Irvine, CA | Apr 17, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Senior Network Engineer II | $195,358 E-3 · Level IV | Irvine, CA | Apr 7, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | Certified |
| Senior Outsource Supervisor I, Character | $135,000 Level III | Irvine, CA | Apr 6, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Senior Financial Manager | $167,500 Level II | Irvine, CA | Mar 16, 2026 | Jul 19, 2026 | Certified |
| Senior Software Engineer | $173,347 Level III | Irvine, CA | Dec 23, 2025 | May 18, 2026 | Certified |
| Environment Artist, Outsource | $101,566 Level II | Irvine, CA | Dec 17, 2025 | Jan 5, 2026 | Certified |
| Senior UX Designer | $152,131 Level III | Irvine, CA | Dec 12, 2025 | May 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Senior Software Engineer | $169,744 Level III | Irvine, CA | Dec 9, 2025 | May 22, 2026 | Certified |
| Technical Artist, World Dynamic | $117,541 Level II | Irvine, CA | Dec 9, 2025 | Apr 24, 2026 | Certified |
| Senior Software Engineer | $149,968 Level II | Irvine, CA | Dec 8, 2025 | Feb 6, 2026 | Certified |
| Software Engineer | $121,888 E-3 · Level I | Irvine, CA | Dec 4, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 | Certified |
| Senior Game Designer | $128,750 Level III | Irvine, CA | Sep 30, 2025 | Apr 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Senior Software Engineer | $187,519 Level IV | Irvine, CA | Sep 24, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Sr. Artist | $110,864 E-3 · Level II | Irvine, CA | Sep 17, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 | Certified |
| Game Producer | $95,014 H-1B1 (Singapore) · Level I | Irvine, CA | Sep 17, 2025 | Oct 15, 2025 | Certified |
| Senior Manager, Executive Communications | $161,515 Level IV | Irvine, CA | Sep 9, 2025 | Feb 14, 2026 | Certified |
| Associate Software Engineering Manager | $190,962 Level III | Austin, TX | Sep 2, 2025 | Sep 15, 2025 | Certified |
| Lead Outsource Supervisor Characters | $160,000 Level III | Irvine, CA | Aug 25, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Technical Artist, Character | $101,920 Level II | Irvine, CA | Aug 22, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Associate Software Engineering Manager, Quality | $192,938 Level II | Irvine, CA | Aug 20, 2025 | Sep 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Quality Manager | $136,042 Level II | Austin, TX | Aug 20, 2025 | Sep 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Manager, Machine Learning Engineering | $195,071 Level II | Irvine, CA | Aug 20, 2025 | Sep 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Manager, Diablo Immortal Analytics | $190,000 Level IV | Irvine, CA | Aug 19, 2025 | Feb 18, 2026 | Certified |
| Senior Game Designer | $140,000 E-3 · Level III | Irvine, CA | Aug 6, 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Senior Software Engineer | $168,446 Level III | Irvine, CA | Jul 28, 2025 | Oct 24, 2025 | Certified |
| Lead Software Development Engineer in Test | $183,750 Level III | Irvine, CA | Jul 28, 2025 | Dec 5, 2025 | Certified |
| Senior Level Designer | $146,677 Level III | Irvine, CA | Jul 21, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Game Producer | $104,811 Level I | Irvine, CA | Jul 7, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Lead Product Manager | $215,000 Level IV | Irvine, CA | Jun 16, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Certified |
| Software Engineer | $122,179 Level I | Irvine, CA | Jun 5, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Software Engineer | $140,712 Level II | Seattle, WA | May 22, 2025 | Jun 2, 2025 | Certified |
| Lead Character Artist | $168,300 Level IV | Irvine, CA | May 17, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Lead Designer, Battlegrounds | $120,400 Level III | Irvine, CA | May 15, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Software Engineer | $122,179 Level I | Mission Viejo, CA | May 14, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Software Engineer | $114,005 Level I | Irvine, CA | May 14, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Software Engineer | $116,584 Level I | Irvine, CA | May 14, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Senior Director, Mobile Marketing | $250,000 Level IV | Irvine, CA | May 14, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Associate, User Experience Designer | $90,002 Level II | Irvine, CA | May 14, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Game Producer | $109,990 Level II | Irvine, CA | May 14, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Senior Designer I | $148,821 Level IV | Irvine, CA | May 14, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Senior Outsource Supervisor I, Character Art | $130,000 Level II | Irvine, CA | May 14, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Associate Data Analyst II, B&op Analytics | $108,742 Level II | Irvine, CA | May 14, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Lead Game Producer | $150,000 Level III | Irvine, CA | May 14, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Senior Game Producer | $140,000 Level III | Irvine, CA | May 14, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Technical Artist | $94,266 Level I | Irvine, CA | May 14, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Senior Level Designer | $113,859 Level III | Irvine, CA | May 14, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| CRM Analyst | $125,002 Level III | Irvine, CA | May 14, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Senior Software Engineer II | $178,426 Level IV | Albany, NY | May 14, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Senior VFX Artist II | $169,950 Level IV | Irvine, CA | May 14, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Community Manager, Diablo | $99,800 Level I | Irvine, CA | May 14, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Software Engineer | $118,331 Level I | Irvine, CA | May 14, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Software Engineer | $139,048 Level II | Irvine, CA | May 14, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Senior VFX Artist | $133,900 Level II | Irvine, CA | May 14, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Senior Test Analyst I | $77,522 Level I | Irvine, CA | May 14, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Senior Cloud Systems Engineer | $177,947 Level IV | Irvine, CA | May 14, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Sr. Outsource Supervisor, Character Concept | $140,000 Level III | Irvine, CA | May 14, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Associate Character Artist | $80,392 Level I | Irvine, CA | May 14, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Associate Game Designer, Combat Designer | $84,448 Level I | Irvine, CA | May 14, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Senior Visual Development Artist | $138,586 Level III | Irvine, CA | May 14, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Game Producer, Animator | $104,998 Level IV | Albany, NY | May 14, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Senior Software Engineer II | $205,000 Level IV | Irvine, CA | May 9, 2025 | Jun 2, 2025 | Certified |
| Cinematics TD | $123,721 Level II | Irvine, CA | May 9, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Analytics Engineer | $153,082 Level III | Irvine, CA | May 5, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | Certified |
| Associate Localization Producer, Global Content | $90,002 Level I | Irvine, CA | Apr 24, 2025 | Jun 2, 2025 | Certified |
| Senior Software Engineer | $187,519 Level IV | Irvine, CA | Apr 11, 2025 | Aug 26, 2025 | Certified |
| Manager, Data Science | $188,500 Level IV | Irvine, CA | Apr 2, 2025 | Apr 14, 2025 | Certified |
| Senior Class Designer | $148,500 Level IV | Irvine, CA | Mar 29, 2025 | Apr 14, 2025 | Certified |
| Senior Software Development Engineer in Test | $161,071 Level IV | Austin, TX | Mar 24, 2025 | Jun 13, 2025 | Certified |
| Senior Network Engineer | $169,950 E-3 · Level III | Irvine, CA | Mar 10, 2025 | May 29, 2025 | Certified |
| Senior Manager, Executive Communications | $161,515 Level IV | Irvine, CA | Jan 21, 2025 | Feb 14, 2025 | Certified |
| Data Analyst | $128,856 Level III | Irvine, CA | Jan 21, 2025 | May 9, 2025 | Certified |
| Senior Software Engineer | $168,300 H-1B1 (Singapore) · Level IV | Austin, TX | Jan 14, 2025 | Mar 13, 2025 | Certified |
| Software Engineer | $129,979 Level II | Irvine, CA | Dec 3, 2024 | Mar 29, 2025 | Certified |
| Game Producer | $127,088 Level II | Irvine, CA | Oct 29, 2024 | Mar 16, 2025 | Certified |
| Senior User Researcher | $149,350 Level III | Irvine, CA | Oct 26, 2024 | Nov 1, 2024 | Certified |
| Senior Database Engineer, Cassandra | $159,907 Level III | Irvine, CA | Oct 26, 2024 | Apr 1, 2025 | Certified |
Showing the 100 most recent of 220 applications.
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).