Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services — H-1B Sponsorship 2026
Employers classified under Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services (NAICS 5412) filed 66,035 certified H-1B labor condition applications(FY2021–2026), at a median offered wage of $122K/year.
Top H-1B Sponsors in Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 43,695 | $138K |
| Deloitte & Touche LLP | 6,523 | $89K |
| Deloitte Tax LLP | 3,463 | $83K |
| Kpmg LLP | 1,886 | $135K |
| Paycom Payroll, LLC | 653 | $110K |
| Rsm US LLP | 346 | $127K |
| Deloitte Transactions and Business Analytics LLP | 277 | $92K |
| Bdo USA, LLP | 259 | $98K |
Ranked by certified filing volume within NAICS 5412, FY2021–2026.
DOL Wage Levels in Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services
Most certified filings in this industry are at Level II (Qualified). Since February 27, 2026, USCIS weights the H-1B lottery by DOL prevailing wage level.
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Median Wage | Lottery Entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 13,123 | 20.6% | $74K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 26,709 | 41.9% | $111K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 14,739 | 23.1% | $170K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 9,121 | 14.3% | $200K | 4× |
Across 63,692 filings in this industry with a reported wage level. Entry weights reflect the DHS wage-weighted selection rule effective February 27, 2026; USCIS has not published official aggregate selection-rate percentages by wage level, so none are stated here.
Most Common Roles in Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services
| Occupation | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Accountants and Auditors | 24,197 | $91K |
| Software Developers | 6,739 | $151K |
| Information Security Analysts | 4,835 | $130K |
| Database Administrators | 4,533 | $132K |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | 3,880 | $149K |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 3,658 | $207K |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 3,064 | $128K |
| Operations Research Analysts | 3,042 | $161K |
Linked occupations have a full national H-1B breakdown.
Top States for Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10,859 | $115K |
| New York | 10,325 | $125K |
| Texas | 9,336 | $120K |
| New Jersey | 5,914 | $146K |
| Illinois | 4,691 | $125K |
| Georgia | 3,368 | $126K |
| Massachusetts | 2,583 | $108K |
| Virginia | 2,296 | $118K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 8,357 | $128K |
| Chicago, IL | 3,908 | $122K |
| Dallas, TX | 2,687 | $123K |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,635 | $128K |
| Atlanta, GA | 2,169 | $125K |
| Los Angeles, CA | 2,073 | $103K |
Metros with the highest H-1B filing volume in this industry, each with its own wage and sponsor breakdown.
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Aggregated from US Department of Labor LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for employers classified under NAICS 5412 — Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services — filtered to certified petitions with annual wages between $30K and $1M. Industry name is DOL's own NAICS title as published in their disclosure files. Wages are medians of the offered wage stated in each filing (base salary only, not equity or bonus).