Nomura H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Nomura filed 132 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #313 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 18.5% from last year.
Of those filings, 83.3% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $152,500, 21% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
41% of Nomura's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 2.3 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Nomura's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Associate (57 cases), Analyst (34 cases), Vice President (27 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in NY (122), CA (5), PA (4).
FY2026 filings
132
Rank #313 nationally
Approval rate
83.3%
110 certified
Median salary
$152,500
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
2.3×
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. 41% of Nomura's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 2.3 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 57 | $153,281 |
| Analyst | 34 | $107,189 |
| Vice President | 27 | $188,171 |
| Executive Director | 5 | $267,771 |
| Managing Director | 1 | $325,000 |
| Trade Finance Analyst | 1 | $110,000 |
| Investment Banking Associate | 1 | $175,000 |
| Exec. Dir. | 1 | $260,000 |
| Head Of Security Engineering | 1 | $172,827 |
| Software Engineer Manager | 1 | $160,805 |
Top worksite states
NY
122 filings
CA
5 filings
PA
4 filings
FL
1 filings
Year-over-year trend
Nomura filed 162 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 132 in FY2026 — a decrease of 18.5%.
Nomura H-1B FAQs
Does Nomura sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Nomura filed 132 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #313 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 Nomura's H-1B approval rate?
83.3% of Nomura'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 Nomura pay H-1B workers?
Nomura's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $152,500 (average $155,231). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Nomura sponsor most on H-1B?
Associate leads with 57 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $153,281. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Nomura hire H-1B workers?
NY is Nomura's top H-1B worksite state with 122 filings in FY2026, followed by CA (5) and PA (4). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Nomura?
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 Nomura's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 2.3 entries per filing. Higher-wage offers at the same employer carry better odds.
Other top H-1B sponsors
Ace American Insurance
132 filings
Digipulse Technologies
132 filings
Verizon
132 filings
Asm America
131 filings
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.