Citadel H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Citadel filed 338 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #112 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — up 7.0% from last year.
Of those filings, 99.1% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $167,500, 33% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
10% of Citadel's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 1.7 lottery entries per candidate — roughly in line with the broader market.
Citadel's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Quantitative Researcher (78 cases), Software Engineer (60 cases), Associate (24 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in NY (249), FL (68), IL (5).
FY2026 filings
338
Rank #112 nationally
Approval rate
99.1%
335 certified
Median salary
$167,500
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
1.7×
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. 10% of Citadel's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 1.7 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Researcher | 78 | $165,779 |
| Software Engineer | 60 | $161,634 |
| Associate | 24 | $122,739 |
| Quantitative Research Analyst | 17 | $163,893 |
| Quantitative Research Engineer | 16 | $127,801 |
| Quantitative Developer | 15 | $190,100 |
| Trader | 6 | $146,290 |
| Quantitative Trader | 6 | $129,246 |
| Site Reliability Engineer | 6 | $252,000 |
| Sector Data Scientist | 5 | $122,321 |
Top worksite states
NY
249 filings
FL
68 filings
IL
5 filings
CT
5 filings
NJ
3 filings
CA
2 filings
NC
2 filings
SC
2 filings
MA
1 filings
TX
1 filings
Year-over-year trend
Citadel filed 316 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 338 in FY2026 — an increase of 7.0%.
Citadel H-1B FAQs
Does Citadel sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Citadel filed 338 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #112 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 Citadel's H-1B approval rate?
99.1% of Citadel'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 Citadel pay H-1B workers?
Citadel's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $167,500 (average $159,408). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Citadel sponsor most on H-1B?
Quantitative Researcher leads with 78 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $165,779. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Citadel hire H-1B workers?
NY is Citadel's top H-1B worksite state with 249 filings in FY2026, followed by FL (68) and IL (5). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Citadel?
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 Citadel's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 1.7 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.