Financial and Investment Analysts H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Financial and Investment Analysts is $135K/year, across 26,185 certified Labor Condition Applications filed with the US Department of Labor (FY2022–2026). Figures below are measured from DOL disclosure records, not modeled estimates.
DOL Wage Levels & 2026 Lottery Entry Weight
Most certified Financial and Investment Analysts 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) | 5,486 | 21.8% | $88K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 9,059 | 36.0% | $125K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 5,016 | 19.9% | $160K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 5,601 | 22.3% | $200K | 4× |
Across 25,162 certified Financial and Investment Analysts 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 Financial and Investment Analysts
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 3,440 | $156K |
| Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC | 922 | $150K |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 864 | $170K |
| Bofa Securities, Inc. | 524 | $175K |
| Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. | 425 | $125K |
| Morgan Stanley & Co, LLC | 348 | $200K |
| Citibank, N.A. | 259 | $165K |
| Google LLC | 253 | $156K |
Ranked by certified Financial and Investment Analysts filing volume, FY2022–2026.
Top States for Financial and Investment Analysts H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11,693 | $156K |
| California | 4,364 | $135K |
| Texas | 1,595 | $106K |
| Illinois | 1,331 | $127K |
| Massachusetts | 1,035 | $115K |
| Florida | 1,008 | $100K |
| New Jersey | 962 | $132K |
| Connecticut | 447 | $146K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Financial and Investment Analysts H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 10,972 | $160K |
| San Francisco, CA | 1,353 | $150K |
| Chicago, IL | 1,157 | $130K |
| Boston, MA | 762 | $125K |
| Los Angeles, CA | 572 | $125K |
| Miami, FL | 416 | $120K |
Metros with the highest Financial and Investment Analysts H-1B filing volume, each with its own wage and sponsor breakdown.
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Aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2022–2026) for SOC occupation 13-2051.00 — Financial and Investment Analysts — 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.