HSBC H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
HSBC filed 76 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #574 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — roughly flat versus last year.
Of those filings, 85.5% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $176,745, 40% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
91% of HSBC's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 3.6 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
HSBC's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Vice President (5 cases), Consultant Business Systems (4 cases), Specialist Engineering (4 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in NY (59), IL (8), CA (5).
FY2026 filings
76
Rank #574 nationally
Approval rate
85.5%
65 certified
Median salary
$176,745
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
3.6×
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. 91% of HSBC's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 3.6 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vice President | 5 | $189,000 |
| Consultant Business Systems | 4 | $140,969 |
| Specialist Engineering | 4 | $164,600 |
| Vp Credit Manager | 3 | $141,946 |
| Investment Counselor | 3 | $189,484 |
| Product Manager | 2 | $170,356 |
| Head Of Korea Desk | 2 | $213,210 |
| Americas Head Of Liquidity Management | 2 | $325,000 |
| Head Of Scenario Analysis | 2 | $196,077 |
| Director | 2 | $275,000 |
Top worksite states
NY
59 filings
IL
8 filings
CA
5 filings
CO
2 filings
WA
1 filings
NC
1 filings
Year-over-year trend
HSBC filed 76 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 76 in FY2026 — an increase of 0.0%.
HSBC H-1B FAQs
Does HSBC sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. HSBC filed 76 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #574 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 HSBC's H-1B approval rate?
85.5% of HSBC'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 HSBC pay H-1B workers?
HSBC's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $176,745 (average $180,935). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does HSBC sponsor most on H-1B?
Vice President leads with 5 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $189,000. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does HSBC hire H-1B workers?
NY is HSBC's top H-1B worksite state with 59 filings in FY2026, followed by IL (8) and CA (5). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at HSBC?
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 HSBC's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 3.6 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.