What Operations Research Analysts earn on H1B by wage level
The DOL assigns each filing one of four wage levels by experience. The gap from entry (Level I) to senior (Level IV) is $100,177.
Level I (Entry)
$72,459
246 filed
Level II (Qualified)
$110,000
749 filed
Level III (Experienced)
$137,770
608 filed
Level IV (Senior)
$172,636
603 filed
Highest-paying sponsors for operations research analysts
| Company | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Citadel Securities | $250,000 |
| Pacific Investment Management | $205,000 |
| Citadel Enterprise | $200,000 |
| Ebay | $192,885 |
| TT Commerce | $187,500 |
| Pricewaterhousecoopers Advisory | $182,000 |
| EY (Ernst & Young) | $180,233 |
| Citadel | $175,000 |
| JPMORGAN Chase | $174,800 |
| Amgen | $167,325 |
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Methodology
Medians of certified H1B Labor Condition Applications for the Operations Research Analysts (SOC) category, disclosed by the U.S. Department of Labor (OFLC) for FY2026 (Oct 2025 - Mar 2026). Hourly wages annualized at 2,080 hours. LCA wages are the attested floor; total comp is often higher.