D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P.
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 84 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Other Financial Investment Activities
- Main U.S. filing address: New York, NY
At a glance
- D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P. hires entry-level. 52% of its filings are Level I, 2.7 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Most filed: Software Engineer. 26% of its filings. After that come Financial Analyst and Quantitative Analyst.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 100% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $226,250, median prevailing wage $98,977.
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Percentiles from D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P.'s certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P. hires for
Bar: share of D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P.'s filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 94% of filings (15 occupations in total).
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| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $255,000 | 22 |
| Financial Analyst | $237,500 | 16 |
| Quantitative Analyst | $250,000 | 15 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P..
Pay by level
Entry-level · 52% of filings
Mid-level · 27% of filings
Senior · 9% of filings
Expert · 12% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $225,000 | 43 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $238,750 | 22 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 7 |
| Expert · Level IV | $267,500 | 10 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P. files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $226,250 | 84 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $141,500 |
| 25th | $170,000 |
| 50th (median) | $226,250 |
| 75th | $275,000 |
| 90th | $342,500 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $195,000 | $136,250 | $200,000 | 34 |
| FY2021 | $160,000 | $130,000 | $200,000 | 39 |
| FY2022 | $200,000 | $140,000 | $231,250 | 24 |
| FY2023 | $200,000 | $153,750 | $206,250 | 20 |
| FY2024 | $200,000 | $170,000 | $250,000 | 31 |
| FY2025 | $217,500 | $165,000 | $250,000 | 40 |
| FY2026 | $247,500 | $173,750 | $300,000 | 44 |
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 D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P.
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate | $160,000 | $150k–$170k | 15 |
| Software Developer | $275,000 | $275k–$312.5k | 10 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P.
D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P.'s filings list its industry as Other Financial Investment Activities (Finance and Insurance sector, NAICS 5239). 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, Financial Analyst and Quantitative Analyst and the main metro areas are New York, NY. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P. sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P. filed 84 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 D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P. pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P.'s H-1B filings is $226,250; half of filings fall between $170,000 and $275,000. Bonus and stock are not included.