Citi
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 2,738 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Depository Credit Intermediation
- Headquarters: Sioux Falls, New York City
- Founded 1812
- Includes 3 legal entities
At a glance
- Citi hires at the expert level. 72% of its filings are Level IV, 4.0 times the share across all H-1B employers (18%).
- Most filed: Software Engineer. 41% of its filings. After that come Quantitative Analyst and Data Scientist.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 81% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $156,998, median prevailing wage $142,085.
- 2nd among the largest filers in its industry. Citi's median ($156,998) is below Bank of America and above Navy Federal Credit Union.
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Percentiles from Citi's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Citi hires for
Bar: share of Citi's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 90% of filings (43 occupations in total).
Show all 20 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $156,998 | 1,130 |
| Quantitative Analyst | $150,000 | 298 |
| Data Scientist | $153,350 | 296 |
| Financial Analyst | $175,000 | 236 |
| Risk Analyst | $160,000 | 140 |
| Systems Engineer / Architect | $162,326 | 137 |
| QA Engineer | $143,181 | 67 |
| Credit Analyst | $130,300 | 61 |
| Information Security Analyst | $154,300 | 53 |
| Statistician | $154,600 | 51 |
| Data Engineer | $162,496 | 35 |
| Management Consultant | $156,645 | 31 |
| Project Manager | $165,000 | 29 |
| Financial Manager | $259,400 | 23 |
| Accountant | $161,117 | 22 |
| Financial Services Sales Agent | $200,000 | 15 |
| IT Manager | $211,879 | 14 |
| Network Administrator | $155,350 | 14 |
| Database Administrator | $152,000 | 13 |
| Market Research Analyst | $160,200 | 11 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Citi.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 6% of filings
Mid-level · 16% of filings
Senior · 6% of filings
Expert · 72% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $115,000 | 171 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $138,000 | 437 |
| Senior · Level III | $157,291 | 168 |
| Expert · Level IV | $160,000 | 1,948 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Citi vs. industry peers
Bank of America$158,704
Citi$156,998
Navy Federal Credit Union$153,510
First Citizens Bank and Trust$140,150
Truist Bank$134,467
State Street Bank and Trust Company$134,098
U.S. Bank National Association$127,878
Median base salary, all jobs, FY2025–FY2026. Largest H-1B filers with the same industry code (NAICS 5221).
Where Citi files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 12 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | $156,998 | 951 |
| New York, NY | $180,400 | 806 |
| Tampa, FL | $145,700 | 589 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $154,629 | 99 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $151,550 | 57 |
| Miami, FL | $163,750 | 46 |
| Chicago, IL | $153,300 | 43 |
| Buffalo, NY | $86,550 | 36 |
| Houston, TX | $156,600 | 16 |
| San Francisco, CA | $175,450 | 16 |
| Atlanta, GA | $145,000 | 15 |
| Charlotte, NC | $160,000 | 13 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $121,906 |
| 25th | $144,100 |
| 50th (median) | $156,998 |
| 75th | $178,238 |
| 90th | $202,751 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $133,474 | $114,962 | $157,000 | 1,065 |
| FY2021 | $133,500 | $115,000 | $154,374 | 1,223 |
| FY2022 | $143,350 | $125,000 | $160,000 | 1,544 |
| FY2023 | $150,000 | $133,000 | $170,000 | 1,557 |
| FY2024 | $150,402 | $130,270 | $175,000 | 1,002 |
| FY2025 | $155,974 | $142,025 | $177,763 | 1,514 |
| FY2026 | $158,273 | $145,642 | $178,700 | 1,224 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Citibank, N.A. | $156,998 | 2,465 |
| Citigroup Global Markets Inc. | $175,000 | 264 |
| Citigroup Technology, Inc. | too few | 9 |
Citi files under several company names; this page adds them up. Median shown at 10+ filings.
Job titles at Citi
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applications Development Tech Lead Analyst | $156,998 | $149.8k–$163.9k | 261 |
| Applications Development Senior Programmer Analyst | $148,600 | $139.2k–$157k | 137 |
| Applications Development Technical Lead Analyst | $156,998 | $150.2k–$167.2k | 92 |
| Engineering Lead Analyst | $158,000 | $152.4k–$164.1k | 89 |
| Digital Software Engineer Lead Analyst | $165,850 | $157.1k–$174.2k | 78 |
| Applications Development Senior Manager | $160,000 | $154.8k–$176k | 73 |
| Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst | $157,880 | $152.8k–$164.5k | 62 |
| Model Analysis Validation Senior Analyst | $116,500 | $106.3k–$123.3k | 54 |
| Model Analysis Validation Officer | $149,100 | $138k–$159.7k | 50 |
| Quantitative Analyst | $200,000 | $175k–$225k | 48 |
| Data Analytics Lead Analyst | $155,902 | $150k–$165k | 44 |
| Applications Development Group Manager | $198,000 | $186.2k–$212.1k | 41 |
| Applications Support Tech Lead Analyst | $156,998 | $149.8k–$162.6k | 39 |
| IT Business Lead Analyst | $154,100 | $144.3k–$169.6k | 38 |
| Digital Software Engineer Senior Analyst | $149,781 | $135.2k–$157k | 35 |
Show 36 more
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Analytics Lead Analyst | $159,950 | $146.2k–$169.3k | 34 |
| Credit Portfolio Officer | $152,500 | $141.7k–$161.1k | 31 |
| Investment Banking Associate | $175,000 | $175k–$175k | 29 |
| Applications Support Senior Analyst | $130,844 | $122.4k–$143.4k | 28 |
| Digital Software Engineering Lead Analyst | $165,650 | $160.8k–$171.3k | 26 |
| Trader | $224,977 | $181.3k–$250k | 26 |
| Applications Development Tech Senior Lead Analyst | $186,518 | $171.2k–$204.9k | 24 |
| Model Validation 2nd Lod Senior Analyst | $121,000 | $119.9k–$126.1k | 21 |
| Product Developer | $141,654 | $124.8k–$176.9k | 20 |
| Business Analytics Senior Analyst | $118,893 | $113.6k–$127.6k | 19 |
| IT Project Tech Lead | $152,420 | $143.6k–$160k | 19 |
| Digital Software Engineer Senior Manager | $175,125 | $159.7k–$179.9k | 18 |
| Banker | $250,000 | $225k–$300k | 17 |
| Credit Portfolio Senior Analyst | $116,600 | $111.9k–$130.3k | 17 |
| Digital Software Engineer Group Manager | $198,800 | $189.4k–$213k | 15 |
| Model Validation 2nd Lod Lead Analyst | $158,300 | $141.8k–$171.5k | 15 |
| Specialized Analytics Lead Analyst | $196,300 | $172.1k–$196.7k | 15 |
| Applications Support Senior Manager | $151,850 | $148.2k–$159.3k | 14 |
| Data Analytics Senior Analyst | $141,440 | $130.3k–$141.8k | 14 |
| Information Security Tech Lead Analyst | $155,931 | $153k–$157.7k | 14 |
| Investment Banking Analyst | $110,000 | $110k–$110k | 14 |
| Model Analysis Validation Senior Officer | $183,822 | $167k–$187.9k | 14 |
| Underwriter | $180,107 | $148.5k–$210.7k | 13 |
| Data Quality Lead Analyst | $147,297 | $135.8k–$168.1k | 12 |
| Structurer | $200,000 | $178.1k–$250k | 12 |
| Architecture Lead Analyst | $156,998 | $150.4k–$161.6k | 11 |
| Engineering Senior Lead Analyst | $177,000 | $171.5k–$200k | 11 |
| Information Security Technical Lead Analyst | $151,873 | $150.4k–$160k | 11 |
| Investment Banking Senior Analyst | $125,000 | $125k–$135k | 11 |
| Investment Banking Senior Associate | $225,000 | $200k–$225k | 11 |
| Quantitative Analysis Program Analyst | $115,000 | $112.5k–$125k | 11 |
| Applications Development Senior Programmer | $149,781 | $149.8k–$149.8k | 10 |
| Applications Support Technical Lead Analyst | $156,349 | $152.6k–$168.2k | 10 |
| Data Analytics Senior Manager | $156,900 | $154.9k–$164.3k | 10 |
| Engineering Group Manager | $194,019 | $178.9k–$201.5k | 10 |
| Technology Product Management Lead Analyst | $161,820 | $148.5k–$171.8k | 10 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Citi
Citi's filings list its industry as Depository Credit Intermediation (Finance and Insurance sector, NAICS 5221). Its main U.S. filing address is in New York, NY and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Software Engineer, Quantitative Analyst and Data Scientist and the main metro areas are Dallas, TX, New York, NY and Tampa, FL. The most common wage level in those years is Level IV (expert).
- Founded
- 1812
- Headquarters
- Sioux Falls, New York City
- Website
- citi.com
Company facts on this page: Wikidata. Salary data: U.S. Department of Labor.
Questions
Does Citi sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Citi filed 2,738 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 Citi pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Citi's H-1B filings is $156,998; half of filings fall between $144,100 and $178,238. Bonus and stock are not included.