Bridgewater Associates
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 81 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Other Financial Investment Activities
- Main U.S. filing address: Westport, CT
At a glance
- Bridgewater Associates hires at the expert level. 45% of its filings are Level IV, 2.5 times the share across all H-1B employers (18%).
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 99% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $177,000, median prevailing wage $141,960.
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Percentiles from Bridgewater Associates's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Bridgewater Associates hires for
Bar: share of Bridgewater Associates's filings. Figure: median base salary.
Show all 2 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Analyst | $177,000 | 55 |
| Software Engineer | $193,000 | 17 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Bridgewater Associates.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 13% of filings
Mid-level · 28% of filings
Senior · 15% of filings
Expert · 45% of filings
Level medians mix different jobs, so a higher level can show a lower median. Within one job, pay rises with level.
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $159,000 | 10 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $125,000 | 22 |
| Senior · Level III | $149,500 | 12 |
| Expert · Level IV | $193,000 | 36 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Bridgewater Associates files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 2 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport, CT | $194,000 | 22 |
| New York, NY | $194,000 | 13 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $125,000 |
| 25th | $147,000 |
| 50th (median) | $177,000 |
| 75th | $194,000 |
| 90th | $210,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $118,726 | $96,845 | $138,377 | 70 |
| FY2021 | $122,346 | $100,838 | $142,950 | 46 |
| FY2022 | $132,142 | $102,000 | $152,845 | 58 |
| FY2023 | $146,000 | $126,173 | $164,000 | 57 |
| FY2024 | $169,229 | $125,000 | $175,000 | 25 |
| FY2025 | $165,000 | $136,000 | $180,000 | 47 |
| FY2026 | $194,000 | $162,000 | $194,000 | 34 |
Pay vs. prevailing wage
Filing at exactly the prevailing wage does not mean low pay: at senior levels and in high-cost areas the prevailing wage itself is high.
Job titles at Bridgewater Associates
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investment Associate | $194,000 | $159k–$194k | 11 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Bridgewater Associates
Bridgewater Associates's filings list its industry as Other Financial Investment Activities (Finance and Insurance sector, NAICS 5239). Its main U.S. filing address is in Westport, CT and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Financial Analyst, Software Engineer and Network Administrator and the main metro areas are Bridgeport, CT, New York, NY and Baltimore, MD. The most common wage level in those years is Level IV (expert).
Questions
Does Bridgewater Associates sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Bridgewater Associates filed 81 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications in FY2025–FY2026, the latest two fiscal years. The most recent filing in the data is from FY2026 Q3. A certified LCA is a step before the H-1B petition; it is not a visa approval.
How much does Bridgewater Associates pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Bridgewater Associates's H-1B filings is $177,000; half of filings fall between $147,000 and $194,000. Bonus and stock are not included.