Barclays H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Barclays filed 641 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #51 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 15.4% from last year.
Of those filings, 99.5% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $160,500, 27% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
57% of Barclays's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 2.7 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Barclays's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Avp (43 cases), Software Engineer (37 cases), Vp (35 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in NJ (380), NY (202), DE (44).
FY2026 filings
641
Rank #51 nationally
Approval rate
99.5%
638 certified
Median salary
$160,500
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
2.7×
Wage-weighted system
H-1B lottery positioning
Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, Level I filings receive 1 entry, Level II get 2, Level III get 3, and Level IV get 4. 57% of Barclays's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 2.7 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Avp | 43 | $155,308 |
| Software Engineer | 37 | $156,506 |
| Vp | 35 | $201,420 |
| Vice President | 28 | $217,143 |
| Early Careers | 22 | $137,066 |
| Java Developer | 17 | $145,731 |
| Developer | 17 | $153,944 |
| Investment Banking | 13 | $175,000 |
| Investment Banking Coverage | 11 | $225,455 |
| Infrastructure Engineer | 11 | $138,452 |
Top worksite states
NJ
380 filings
NY
202 filings
DE
44 filings
CA
6 filings
TX
3 filings
IL
2 filings
NV
2 filings
FL
1 filings
AZ
1 filings
Year-over-year trend
Barclays filed 758 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 641 in FY2026 — a decrease of 15.4%.
Barclays H-1B FAQs
Does Barclays sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Barclays filed 641 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #51 nationally. A labor condition application (LCA) is the required first step before an H-1B petition, so this filing volume is a strong signal of active sponsorship.
What is Barclays's H-1B approval rate?
99.5% of Barclays's FY2026 H-1B filings were certified by the Department of Labor. Note that LCA certification is distinct from USCIS petition approval, but a high certification rate indicates clean, compliant filings.
How much does Barclays pay H-1B workers?
Barclays's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $160,500 (average $164,746). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Barclays sponsor most on H-1B?
Avp leads with 43 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $155,308. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Barclays hire H-1B workers?
NJ is Barclays's top H-1B worksite state with 380 filings in FY2026, followed by NY (202) and DE (44). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Barclays?
No employer can guarantee lottery selection, but wage levels matter: under the 2026 wage-weighted system, Level I filings get 1 entry while Level IV get 4. Based on Barclays's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 2.7 entries per filing. Higher-wage offers at the same employer carry better odds.
Other top H-1B sponsors
Data source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification — Labor Condition Application disclosure data, FY2024–FY2026. An LCA is filed by the employer before an H-1B petition; disclosure data does not indicate USCIS petition outcomes. Last updated: October 2026.