Santander H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Santander filed 101 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #416 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 17.9% from last year.
Of those filings, 89.1% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $145,000, 15% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
49% of Santander's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 2.7 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Santander's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Associate (62 cases), Analyst (14 cases), Manager (4 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in NY (41), MA (29), TX (16).
FY2026 filings
101
Rank #416 nationally
Approval rate
89.1%
90 certified
Median salary
$145,000
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
2.7×
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. 49% of Santander's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 2.7 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 62 | $150,946 |
| Analyst | 14 | $107,622 |
| Manager | 4 | $149,000 |
| Specialist | 4 | $102,250 |
| Director | 3 | $173,333 |
| Advisor | 3 | $127,258 |
| Vp | 2 | $212,500 |
| Vice President | 2 | $257,500 |
| Product Specialist | 2 | $187,500 |
| Consultant | 2 | $149,249 |
Top worksite states
NY
41 filings
MA
29 filings
TX
16 filings
FL
6 filings
CA
2 filings
NC
2 filings
MD
1 filings
IL
1 filings
GA
1 filings
NH
1 filings
Year-over-year trend
Santander filed 123 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 101 in FY2026 — a decrease of 17.9%.
Santander H-1B FAQs
Does Santander sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Santander filed 101 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #416 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 Santander's H-1B approval rate?
89.1% of Santander'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 Santander pay H-1B workers?
Santander's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $145,000 (average $148,453). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Santander sponsor most on H-1B?
Associate leads with 62 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $150,946. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Santander hire H-1B workers?
NY is Santander's top H-1B worksite state with 41 filings in FY2026, followed by MA (29) and TX (16). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Santander?
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 Santander's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 2.7 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.