Capital One
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 2,485 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Nondepository Credit Intermediation
- Headquarters: McLean
- Founded 1994
- New York Stock Exchange: COF
- Includes 2 legal entities
At a glance
- Capital One hires at the expert level. 58% of its filings are Level IV, 3.2 times the share across all H-1B employers (18%).
- Most filed: Data Scientist. 63% of its filings. After that come Software Engineer and Research Scientist (Computer Science).
- Pays at a high floor. 69% of filings are at exactly the prevailing wage, which at Capital One's jobs and locations has a median of $137,612.
- 2nd among the largest filers in its industry. Capital One's median ($140,109) is below American Express and above General Motors Financial Company.
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Percentiles from Capital One's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Capital One hires for
Bar: share of Capital One's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 100% of filings (14 occupations in total).
Show all 7 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Data Scientist | $115,939 | 1,560 |
| Software Engineer | $162,100 | 808 |
| Research Scientist (Computer Science) | $176,403 | 42 |
| IT Manager | $160,719 | 15 |
| Project Manager | $133,182 | 14 |
| Systems Engineer / Architect | $132,434 | 14 |
| Operations Research Analyst | $95,503 | 12 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Capital One.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 2% of filings
Mid-level · 33% of filings
Senior · 6% of filings
Expert · 58% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $88,000 | 31 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $110,739 | 560 |
| Senior · Level III | $143,395 | 109 |
| Expert · Level IV | $169,541 | 981 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Capital One vs. industry peers
American Express$149,333
Capital One$140,109
General Motors Financial Company$140,000
Federal Home Loan Mortgage$129,500
Discover$124,322
Discover Products$124,322
United Wholesale Mortgage$115,000
Median base salary, all jobs, FY2025–FY2026. Largest H-1B filers with the same industry code (NAICS 5222).
Where Capital One files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 9 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | $124,100 | 1,115 |
| Dallas, TX | $144,000 | 326 |
| Chicago, IL | $136,730 | 317 |
| Richmond, VA | $150,550 | 285 |
| New York, NY | $150,433 | 276 |
| San Francisco, CA | $202,700 | 36 |
| San Jose, CA | $173,900 | 33 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $157,729 | 32 |
| Boston, MA | $172,744 | 16 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $92,458 |
| 25th | $110,739 |
| 50th (median) | $140,109 |
| 75th | $166,858 |
| 90th | $179,982 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $89,398 | $81,931 | $97,094 | 1,077 |
| FY2021 | $93,558 | $87,984 | $106,933 | 777 |
| FY2022 | $96,346 | $91,042 | $111,176 | 1,042 |
| FY2023 | $108,098 | $100,235 | $122,554 | 774 |
| FY2024 | $125,923 | $102,274 | $149,781 | 711 |
| FY2025 | $149,781 | $110,739 | $166,858 | 1,124 |
| FY2026 | $133,182 | $108,012 | $162,100 | 1,361 |
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.
By legal entity
| Legal entity | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Capital One Services, LLC | $149,781 | 1,558 |
| Capital One, National Association | $115,939 | 927 |
Capital One files under several company names; this page adds them up. Median shown at 10+ filings.
Job titles at Capital One
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Data Analyst | $92,458 | $92.5k–$109k | 297 |
| Senior Business Analyst | $110,739 | $96k–$112k | 222 |
| Senior Manager Software Engineering | $173,763 | $162.1k–$204.9k | 188 |
| Business Manager | $154,486 | $143.4k–$166.9k | 184 |
| Principal Data Analyst | $112,904 | $110.7k–$115.9k | 170 |
| Principal Associate Data Science | $131,155 | $125.8k–$158.6k | 145 |
| Senior Lead Software Engineer | $173,763 | $162.1k–$204.9k | 139 |
| Lead Software Engineer | $153,000 | $149.8k–$175.8k | 111 |
| Senior Associate Data Science | $114,400 | $110.7k–$114.4k | 97 |
| Application Engineer | $108,012 | $108k–$108k | 69 |
| Data Analysis Manager | $150,197 | $140.1k–$161.6k | 61 |
| Manager Data Science | $166,858 | $163.9k–$170.9k | 48 |
| Principal Application Engineer | $148,971 | $149k–$149k | 45 |
| Senior Business Manager | $166,858 | $151.3k–$168.2k | 43 |
| Principal Associate Quantitative Analysis | $127,100 | $119.1k–$143.4k | 40 |
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| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manager Software Engineering | $160,719 | $150.6k–$175.3k | 34 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $149,365 | $133.7k–$150.6k | 30 |
| Distinguished Engineer | $189,800 | $180k–$239.9k | 29 |
| Director Software Engineering | $189,800 | $173.8k–$230.7k | 27 |
| Senior Data Analysis Manager | $153,650 | $153.7k–$167.9k | 24 |
| Applied Researcher | $174,800 | $147.9k–$194.5k | 23 |
| Manager Quantitative Analysis | $170,872 | $166.9k–$170.9k | 21 |
| Senior Manager Data Engineering | $167,422 | $149.8k–$178.8k | 20 |
| Senior Manager Data Science | $166,858 | $153.5k–$178.4k | 19 |
| Senior Lead Data Engineer | $178,400 | $153.4k–$179.6k | 18 |
| Business Director | $170,373 | $166.9k–$205.4k | 17 |
| Senior Associate Application Engineer | $83,864 | $83.9k–$84k | 17 |
| Lead Data Science Analyst | $105,500 | $105.5k–$105.5k | 16 |
| Senior Associate Quantitative Analysis | $114,400 | $110.7k–$115.9k | 16 |
| Principal Data Science | $135,874 | $135.9k–$135.9k | 14 |
| Manager Product Management | $136,303 | $112k–$146.6k | 12 |
| Senior Director Software Engineering | $213,512 | $152.8k–$222.6k | 11 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Capital One
Capital One's filings list its industry as Nondepository Credit Intermediation (Finance and Insurance sector, NAICS 5222). Its main U.S. filing address is in Richmond, VA and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Data Scientist, Software Engineer and Research Scientist (Computer Science) and the main metro areas are Washington, DC, Dallas, TX and Chicago, IL. The most common wage level in those years is Level IV (expert).
- Founded
- 1994
- Headquarters
- McLean
- Website
- capitalone.com
- Stock
- New York Stock Exchange: COF
Company facts on this page: Wikidata. Salary data: U.S. Department of Labor.
Questions
Does Capital One sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Capital One filed 2,485 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 Capital One pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Capital One's H-1B filings is $140,109; half of filings fall between $110,739 and $166,858. Bonus and stock are not included.