Moody'S H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Moody'S filed 262 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #151 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 11.5% from last year.
Of those filings, 82.8% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $141,810, 12% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
45% of Moody'S's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 2.4 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Moody'S's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Software Engineer (69 cases), Ratings Associate (12 cases), Asst Dir-Qa Engineer (10 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in NY (92), NC (59), CA (43).
FY2026 filings
262
Rank #151 nationally
Approval rate
82.8%
217 certified
Median salary
$141,810
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
2.4×
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. 45% of Moody'S's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 2.4 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 69 | $156,835 |
| Ratings Associate | 12 | $102,306 |
| Asst Dir-Qa Engineer | 10 | $123,445 |
| Associate Software Engineer | 10 | $105,968 |
| Associate Lead Analyst | 8 | $134,171 |
| Data Engineer | 7 | $148,795 |
| Analytics & Modeling Analyst | 5 | $148,418 |
| Assc Dir-Product Manager | 5 | $154,407 |
| Assistant Director | 5 | $131,734 |
| Product Support Specialist | 4 | $94,064 |
Top worksite states
NY
92 filings
NC
59 filings
CA
43 filings
NE
21 filings
TX
13 filings
FL
7 filings
WA
5 filings
IL
4 filings
NJ
3 filings
VA
3 filings
Year-over-year trend
Moody'S filed 296 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 262 in FY2026 — a decrease of 11.5%.
Moody'S H-1B FAQs
Does Moody'S sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Moody'S filed 262 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #151 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 Moody'S's H-1B approval rate?
82.8% of Moody'S'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 Moody'S pay H-1B workers?
Moody'S's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $141,810 (average $147,015). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Moody'S sponsor most on H-1B?
Software Engineer leads with 69 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $156,835. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Moody'S hire H-1B workers?
NY is Moody'S's top H-1B worksite state with 92 filings in FY2026, followed by NC (59) and CA (43). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Moody'S?
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 Moody'S's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 2.4 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.