UBS H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
UBS filed 391 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #92 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 37.3% from last year.
Of those filings, 91.6% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $148,500, 17% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
70% of UBS's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 2.9 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
UBS's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Associate Director (186 cases), Director (103 cases), Authorized Officer (52 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in NY (130), NJ (105), NC (76).
FY2026 filings
391
Rank #92 nationally
Approval rate
91.6%
358 certified
Median salary
$148,500
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
2.9×
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. 70% of UBS's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 2.9 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Director | 186 | $144,716 |
| Director | 103 | $181,644 |
| Authorized Officer | 52 | $105,103 |
| Employee | 19 | $103,918 |
| Executive Director | 16 | $256,562 |
| Associate Dir. | 5 | $122,600 |
| Assoc. Dir. | 2 | $212,500 |
| Dir. | 2 | $192,500 |
| Managing Director | 1 | $400,000 |
| Wealth Strategy Associate | 1 | $90,000 |
Top worksite states
NY
130 filings
NJ
105 filings
NC
76 filings
TN
42 filings
CT
10 filings
IL
10 filings
CA
8 filings
SC
3 filings
FL
2 filings
TX
2 filings
Year-over-year trend
UBS filed 624 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 391 in FY2026 — a decrease of 37.3%.
UBS H-1B FAQs
Does UBS sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. UBS filed 391 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #92 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 UBS's H-1B approval rate?
91.6% of UBS'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 UBS pay H-1B workers?
UBS's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $148,500 (average $152,768). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does UBS sponsor most on H-1B?
Associate Director leads with 186 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $144,716. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does UBS hire H-1B workers?
NY is UBS's top H-1B worksite state with 130 filings in FY2026, followed by NJ (105) and NC (76). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at UBS?
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 UBS's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 2.9 entries per filing. Higher-wage offers at the same employer carry better odds.
Other top H-1B sponsors
Stanford University
398 filings
Unitedhealth Group (Optum)
398 filings
Doordash
388 filings
Elevance Health (Anthem)
378 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.