Financial Analyst H-1B Wage Level Breakdown 2026
Most certified H-1B Financial Analyst petitions are filed at Level II (Qualified)(38.1% of 10,141 filings). Because the proposed 2026 wage-weighted lottery favors higher DOL prevailing wage levels, the level your employer files at directly shapes your selection odds.
Wage Level Distribution & 2026 Lottery Odds
| DOL Wage Level | Share of Filings | Median Wage | 25th–75th | Est. 2026 Lottery Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 23.6% | $75K | $65K–$90K | ~15% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 38.1% | $101K | $85K–$130K | ~28% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 22.2% | $131K | $110K–$151K | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 16.1% | $170K | $145K–$205K | ~61% |
Distribution across 10,141 certified Financial Analyst LCA filings (DOL FY2022–2026). Lottery-odds column reflects the proposed 2026 wage-weighted selection model (Level I ~15%, II ~28%, III ~45%, IV ~61%); share-weighted, a typical Financial Analyst petition lands near ~34%.
Employers Filing Financial Analysts at Level III–IV
These employers most often file Financial Analyst petitions at the higher prevailing wage levels — the tiers with the strongest selection odds under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery.
| Employer | Level | Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com Services LLC | Level III | 432 | $119K |
| Google LLC | Level III | 100 | $157K |
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | Level IV | 72 | $266K |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | Level IV | 69 | $200K |
| Bofa Securities, Inc. | Level IV | 42 | $275K |
| Citibank, N.A. | Level IV | 42 | $174K |
| BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. | Level III | 33 | $130K |
| Apple Inc. | Level IV | 32 | $150K |
Ranked by Level III–IV Financial Analyst filing volume. Linked employers have a full per-company wage breakdown.
What DOL Wage Levels Mean
Every H-1B Labor Condition Application is filed at one of four DOL prevailing wage levels, set by the role's required experience and the OES survey for the occupation and location:
- Level I (Entry): roughly the 17th percentile wage — new graduates and early-career hires.
- Level II (Qualified): ~34th percentile — some experience, the most common H-1B level.
- Level III (Experienced): ~50th percentile — independent, senior-leaning roles.
- Level IV (Expert): ~67th percentile and up — lead, principal, and managerial roles.
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Wage-level distribution aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2022–2026), filtered to certified petitions with wages between $30K and $1M. Based on 10,141 certified Financial Analyst filings with a reported DOL prevailing wage level. Lottery-odds figures reflect the proposed 2026 wage-weighted selection model and are illustrative.