M&T Bank H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
M&T Bank filed 62 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #717 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 40.9% from last year.
Of those filings, 69.3% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $128,353, 2% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
80% of M&T Bank's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 3.2 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
M&T Bank's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Software Engineer (30 cases), Engineering Team Lead (6 cases), Treasury Quantitative Lead (2 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in NY (39), DE (12), NJ (3).
FY2026 filings
62
Rank #717 nationally
Approval rate
69.3%
43 certified
Median salary
$128,353
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
3.2×
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. 80% of M&T Bank's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 3.2 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 30 | $126,821 |
| Engineering Team Lead | 6 | $143,041 |
| Treasury Quantitative Lead | 2 | $125,154 |
| Technical Engineer | 2 | $106,018 |
| Software Developer | 2 | $128,353 |
| Solutions Developer | 2 | $133,006 |
| Business Systems Analyst | 2 | $121,972 |
| Engineering Director | 1 | $196,602 |
| Director | 1 | $216,008 |
| Product Owner | 1 | $131,456 |
Top worksite states
NY
39 filings
DE
12 filings
NJ
3 filings
GA
2 filings
NC
2 filings
TX
2 filings
CT
1 filings
MD
1 filings
Year-over-year trend
M&T Bank filed 105 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 62 in FY2026 — a decrease of 40.9%.
M&T Bank H-1B FAQs
Does M&T Bank sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. M&T Bank filed 62 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #717 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 M&T Bank's H-1B approval rate?
69.3% of M&T Bank'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 M&T Bank pay H-1B workers?
M&T Bank's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $128,353 (average $128,348). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does M&T Bank sponsor most on H-1B?
Software Engineer leads with 30 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $126,821. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does M&T Bank hire H-1B workers?
NY is M&T Bank's top H-1B worksite state with 39 filings in FY2026, followed by DE (12) and NJ (3). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at M&T Bank?
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 M&T Bank's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 3.2 entries per filing. Higher-wage offers at the same employer carry better odds.
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62 filings
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62 filings
Nextera Energy Resources
62 filings
Point72 Asset Management
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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.