Msci H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Msci filed 55 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #823 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 45.5% from last year.
Of those filings, 76.4% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $96,600, below the national H-1B median of $126,403.
61% of Msci's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 3.1 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Msci's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Vice President (11 cases), Associate (10 cases), Executive Director (6 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in NY (18), OK (16), CA (9).
FY2026 filings
55
Rank #823 nationally
Approval rate
76.4%
42 certified
Median salary
$96,600
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
3.1×
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. 61% of Msci's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 3.1 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vice President | 11 | $168,245 |
| Associate | 10 | $81,100 |
| Executive Director | 6 | $180,350 |
| Quantitative Researcher | 4 | $71,250 |
| Managing Director | 2 | $299,000 |
| Analytics Consultant | 2 | $159,500 |
| Blackrock Relationship Manager | 2 | $93,400 |
| Associate Quantitative Researcher | 2 | $82,000 |
| Associate Financial Engineer | 2 | $80,000 |
| Associate Research Analyst | 2 | $128,200 |
Top worksite states
NY
18 filings
OK
16 filings
CA
9 filings
NJ
5 filings
TX
2 filings
WA
2 filings
IL
2 filings
PA
1 filings
Year-over-year trend
Msci filed 101 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 55 in FY2026 — a decrease of 45.5%.
Msci H-1B FAQs
Does Msci sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Msci filed 55 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #823 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 Msci's H-1B approval rate?
76.4% of Msci'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 Msci pay H-1B workers?
Msci's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $96,600 (average $127,465). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Msci sponsor most on H-1B?
Vice President leads with 11 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $168,245. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Msci hire H-1B workers?
NY is Msci's top H-1B worksite state with 18 filings in FY2026, followed by OK (16) and CA (9). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Msci?
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 Msci's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 3.1 entries per filing. Higher-wage offers at the same employer carry better odds.
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55 filings
Metlife
55 filings
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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.