Financial Quantitative Analysts H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Financial Quantitative Analysts is $130K/year, across 12,809 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 Financial Quantitative 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) | 1,985 | 15.6% | $86K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 5,272 | 41.5% | $120K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 2,887 | 22.7% | $149K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 2,572 | 20.2% | $170K | 4× |
Across 12,716 certified Financial Quantitative 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 Quantitative Analysts
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC | 1,071 | $140K |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 664 | $155K |
| BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. | 537 | $100K |
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 501 | $136K |
| Citibank, N.A. | 463 | $135K |
| Citigroup Global Markets Inc. | 261 | $175K |
| Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. | 174 | $126K |
| Barclays Capital Inc. | 139 | $175K |
Ranked by certified Financial Quantitative Analysts filing volume, FY2021–2026.
Top States for Financial Quantitative Analysts H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6,097 | $150K |
| California | 1,070 | $120K |
| Texas | 850 | $112K |
| Illinois | 746 | $132K |
| New Jersey | 723 | $130K |
| Massachusetts | 588 | $114K |
| Florida | 377 | $109K |
| North Carolina | 312 | $111K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Financial Quantitative Analysts H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 5,777 | $150K |
| Chicago, IL | 682 | $135K |
| Boston, MA | 458 | $118K |
| San Francisco, CA | 429 | $130K |
| Jersey City, NJ | 360 | $140K |
| Dallas, TX | 345 | $102K |
Metros with the highest Financial Quantitative Analysts 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 13-2099.01 — Financial Quantitative 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.