Morgan Stanley H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Morgan Stanley filed 1,022 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #38 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 6.9% from last year.
Of those filings, 92.2% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $168,000, 33% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
47% of Morgan Stanley's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 2.5 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Morgan Stanley's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Vice President (358 cases), Associate (292 cases), Director (226 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in NY (679), GA (189), CA (51).
FY2026 filings
1,022
Rank #38 nationally
Approval rate
92.2%
942 certified
Median salary
$168,000
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
2.5×
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. 47% of Morgan Stanley's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 2.5 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vice President | 358 | $192,794 |
| Associate | 292 | $153,273 |
| Director | 226 | $158,640 |
| Executive Director | 70 | $243,055 |
| Analyst | 47 | $106,827 |
| Assistant Vice President | 20 | $144,059 |
| Managing Director | 7 | $400,000 |
| International Country Market Specialist | 1 | $100,000 |
| Investment Consultant | 1 | $133,016 |
Top worksite states
NY
679 filings
GA
189 filings
CA
51 filings
NJ
29 filings
MD
27 filings
MA
14 filings
PA
7 filings
VA
7 filings
UT
5 filings
FL
5 filings
Year-over-year trend
Morgan Stanley filed 1,098 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 1,022 in FY2026 — a decrease of 6.9%.
Morgan Stanley H-1B FAQs
Does Morgan Stanley sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Morgan Stanley filed 1,022 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #38 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 Morgan Stanley's H-1B approval rate?
92.2% of Morgan Stanley's FY2026 H-1B filings were certified by the Department of Labor, with 1 denied. Note that LCA certification is distinct from USCIS petition approval, but a high certification rate indicates clean, compliant filings.
How much does Morgan Stanley pay H-1B workers?
Morgan Stanley's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $168,000 (average $173,736). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Morgan Stanley sponsor most on H-1B?
Vice President leads with 358 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $192,794. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Morgan Stanley hire H-1B workers?
NY is Morgan Stanley's top H-1B worksite state with 679 filings in FY2026, followed by GA (189) and CA (51). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Morgan Stanley?
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 Morgan Stanley's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 2.5 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.