Blackstone H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Blackstone filed 99 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #425 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — up 3.1% from last year.
Of those filings, 86.9% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $160,000, 27% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
58% of Blackstone's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 2.8 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Blackstone's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Associate (46 cases), Analyst (21 cases), Vice President (13 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in NY (77), FL (11), NJ (4).
FY2026 filings
99
Rank #425 nationally
Approval rate
86.9%
86 certified
Median salary
$160,000
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
2.8×
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. 58% of Blackstone's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 2.8 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 46 | $156,685 |
| Analyst | 21 | $121,357 |
| Vice President | 13 | $205,192 |
| Assistant Vice President | 8 | $180,562 |
| Principal | 7 | $233,571 |
| Svp | 2 | $262,500 |
| Real Estate | 1 | $250,000 |
| Avp | 1 | $180,000 |
Top worksite states
NY
77 filings
FL
11 filings
NJ
4 filings
CA
4 filings
MA
1 filings
TX
1 filings
PA
1 filings
Year-over-year trend
Blackstone filed 96 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 99 in FY2026 — an increase of 3.1%.
Blackstone H-1B FAQs
Does Blackstone sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Blackstone filed 99 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #425 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 Blackstone's H-1B approval rate?
86.9% of Blackstone'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 Blackstone pay H-1B workers?
Blackstone's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $160,000 (average $166,242). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Blackstone sponsor most on H-1B?
Associate leads with 46 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $156,685. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Blackstone hire H-1B workers?
NY is Blackstone's top H-1B worksite state with 77 filings in FY2026, followed by FL (11) and NJ (4). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Blackstone?
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 Blackstone's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 2.8 entries per filing. Higher-wage offers at the same employer carry better odds.
Other top H-1B sponsors
Astrazeneca
99 filings
Black & Veatch
99 filings
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
99 filings
Ss&C Technologies
99 filings
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.