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Finance & Banking H-1B Salary Comparison

Compare H-1B visa salaries at major banks and financial institutions: JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, Citi, Wells Fargo, Capital One, and American Express.

6
Companies
$130,755
Avg Median Salary
43,371
Total Filings
$147,100
Highest Median

Side-by-Side Comparison

Company Median Salary P10 P90 Filings Denial Rate
CITIBANK, N.A $147,100 $106,863 $192,392 6,629 0.1%
JPMORGAN CHASE $141,000 $107,000 $190,000 19,745 0.2%
BANK OF AMERICA $136,947 $112,700 $171,500 483 0.8%
AMERICAN EXPRESS $136,000 $104,603 $177,385 4,128 0.1%
GOLDMAN SACHS & $121,000 $66,900 $205,000 7,973 0.1%
CAPITAL ONE SERVICES $102,482 $86,778 $165,173 4,413 0.1%

Salary Range Comparison

Bar shows 10th-90th percentile range. Green line indicates median.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which bank pays the highest H-1B salaries?
Median H-1B Salary Ranking
1 CITIBANK, N.A
$147,100
2 JPMORGAN CHASE
$141,000
3 BANK OF AMERICA
$136,947
4 AMERICAN EXPRESS
$136,000
5 GOLDMAN SACHS &
$121,000

Among major financial institutions, CITIBANK, N.A offers the highest median H-1B salary at $147,100. Investment banks like Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley typically pay more than retail banks for comparable technology and finance roles.

The 90th percentile at top banks can exceed $205,000, reflecting compensation for senior quantitative analysts, technology leaders, and investment banking roles.

How do banking H-1B salaries compare to tech companies?
Finance vs Tech Salary Comparison
Top Finance
$147,100
Finance Average
$130,755
Top Tech
~$160K

Major banks offer competitive H-1B salaries, with medians around $130,755. This is comparable to mid-tier tech companies, though below the top tech giants like Google and Meta.

Financial institutions are increasingly competing for tech talent, leading to higher technology salaries at banks. Roles in quantitative finance, data science, and financial engineering often command premium compensation.

Note: H-1B salary data reflects base compensation only. Tech companies often provide substantial stock-based compensation (30-100%+ of base), while banks typically offer larger cash bonuses (often 50-200% of base for front-office roles) and deferred compensation plans.