Actuaries H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Actuaries is $125K/year, across 2,061 certified Labor Condition Applications filed with the US Department of Labor (FY2021–2026). Figures below are measured from DOL disclosure records, not modeled estimates.
DOL Wage Levels & 2026 Lottery Entry Weight
Most certified Actuaries petitions are filed at Level II (Qualified). Since February 27, 2026, USCIS weights the H-1B lottery by DOL prevailing wage level, so the level a role is filed at directly affects selection odds.
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Median Wage | Lottery Entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 603 | 31.5% | $90K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 651 | 34.0% | $127K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 372 | 19.4% | $155K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 290 | 15.1% | $180K | 4× |
Across 1,916 certified Actuaries filings with a reported DOL 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.
Top H-1B Sponsors for Actuaries
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 372 | $152K |
| American General Life Insurance Company | 108 | $99K |
| New York Life Insurance Company | 92 | $116K |
| Willis Towers Watson US LLC | 89 | $106K |
| The Prudential Insurance Company of America | 58 | $137K |
| SCOR Global Life Americas Reinsurance Company | 54 | $148K |
| Milliman, Inc. | 53 | $119K |
| Pricewaterhousecoopers LLP | 53 | $157K |
Ranked by certified Actuaries filing volume, FY2021–2026.
Top States for Actuaries H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 532 | $143K |
| New Jersey | 200 | $127K |
| Illinois | 191 | $127K |
| California | 182 | $130K |
| Pennsylvania | 131 | $118K |
| Texas | 127 | $112K |
| Massachusetts | 121 | $124K |
| Connecticut | 78 | $123K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Actuaries H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 460 | $145K |
| Chicago, IL | 170 | $130K |
Metros with the highest Actuaries H-1B filing volume, each with its own wage and sponsor breakdown.
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Aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for SOC occupation 15-2011.00, Actuaries, filtered to certified petitions with annual wages between $30K and $1M. Wages are medians of the offered wage stated in each filing (base salary only, not equity or bonus), reported as medians rather than averages because a small number of outlier filings can skew an average heavily.