Bny Mellon H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Bny Mellon filed 188 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #214 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — up 12.6% from last year.
Of those filings, 91.0% 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.
53% of Bny Mellon'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.
Bny Mellon's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Vice President (120 cases), Associate (30 cases), Director (15 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in PA (82), NY (64), FL (22).
FY2026 filings
188
Rank #214 nationally
Approval rate
91.0%
171 certified
Median salary
$145,000
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. 53% of Bny Mellon'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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vice President | 120 | $149,917 |
| Associate | 30 | $140,833 |
| Director | 15 | $250,110 |
| Specialist | 8 | $102,841 |
| Vp | 6 | $120,810 |
| Vice President Treasury And Alm | 3 | $153,167 |
| Director Audit Manager | 1 | $220,282 |
| Vice President Im Research | 1 | $155,500 |
| Specialist Developer | 1 | $168,857 |
| Vice President Back-End Engineer | 1 | $136,750 |
Top worksite states
PA
82 filings
NY
64 filings
FL
22 filings
NJ
11 filings
MA
7 filings
CA
2 filings
Year-over-year trend
Bny Mellon filed 167 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 188 in FY2026 — an increase of 12.6%.
Bny Mellon H-1B FAQs
Does Bny Mellon sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Bny Mellon filed 188 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #214 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 Bny Mellon's H-1B approval rate?
91.0% of Bny Mellon's FY2026 H-1B filings were certified by the Department of Labor, with 7 denied. Note that LCA certification is distinct from USCIS petition approval, but a high certification rate indicates clean, compliant filings.
How much does Bny Mellon pay H-1B workers?
Bny Mellon's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $145,000 (average $153,925). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Bny Mellon sponsor most on H-1B?
Vice President leads with 120 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $149,917. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Bny Mellon hire H-1B workers?
PA is Bny Mellon's top H-1B worksite state with 82 filings in FY2026, followed by NY (64) and FL (22). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Bny Mellon?
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 Bny Mellon's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 2.8 entries per filing. Higher-wage offers at the same employer carry better odds.
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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.