Blackrock H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Blackrock filed 456 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #76 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 25.1% from last year.
Of those filings, 95.6% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $145,000, 15% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
39% of Blackrock's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 2.5 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Blackrock's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Associate (199 cases), Vice President (154 cases), Analyst (64 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in NY (217), CA (70), GA (65).
FY2026 filings
456
Rank #76 nationally
Approval rate
95.6%
436 certified
Median salary
$145,000
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
2.5×
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. 39% of Blackrock's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 2.5 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 199 | $133,601 |
| Vice President | 154 | $176,057 |
| Analyst | 64 | $106,320 |
| Director | 25 | $238,224 |
| Quality Engineer | 2 | $113,500 |
| Specialist Project Coordinator | 2 | $99,840 |
| Data Scientist | 2 | $150,000 |
| Clinical Affairs Specialist | 1 | $103,000 |
| Business Intelligence Analyst | 1 | $97,386 |
| Preclinical Systems & Data Analyst | 1 | $130,000 |
Top worksite states
NY
217 filings
CA
70 filings
GA
65 filings
DE
40 filings
WA
24 filings
NJ
21 filings
UT
8 filings
PA
4 filings
TX
2 filings
FL
2 filings
Year-over-year trend
Blackrock filed 609 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 456 in FY2026 — a decrease of 25.1%.
Blackrock H-1B FAQs
Does Blackrock sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Blackrock filed 456 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #76 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 Blackrock's H-1B approval rate?
95.6% of Blackrock's FY2026 H-1B filings were certified by the Department of Labor, with 3 denied. Note that LCA certification is distinct from USCIS petition approval, but a high certification rate indicates clean, compliant filings.
How much does Blackrock pay H-1B workers?
Blackrock's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $145,000 (average $150,161). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Blackrock sponsor most on H-1B?
Associate leads with 199 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $133,601. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Blackrock hire H-1B workers?
NY is Blackrock's top H-1B worksite state with 217 filings in FY2026, followed by CA (70) and GA (65). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Blackrock?
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 Blackrock's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 2.5 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.