East West Bank
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 68 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Depository Credit Intermediation
- Main U.S. filing address: Pasadena, CA
At a glance
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 100% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $150,000, median prevailing wage $142,148.
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Percentiles from East West Bank's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What East West Bank hires for
Bar: share of East West Bank's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 96% of filings (13 occupations in total).
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| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $180,162 | 31 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at East West Bank.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 24% of filings
Mid-level · 22% of filings
Senior · 31% of filings
Expert · 24% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $80,011 | 16 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $146,500 | 15 |
| Senior · Level III | $158,100 | 21 |
| Expert · Level IV | $181,780 | 16 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where East West Bank files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 2 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $127,732 | 36 |
| San Jose, CA | $187,110 | 16 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $76,996 |
| 25th | $108,000 |
| 50th (median) | $150,000 |
| 75th | $180,207 |
| 90th | $200,492 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $130,000 | $94,657 | $144,500 | 59 |
| FY2021 | $143,500 | $97,188 | $160,075 | 44 |
| FY2022 | $135,000 | $90,000 | $165,000 | 57 |
| FY2023 | $130,000 | $87,848 | $165,000 | 35 |
| FY2024 | $151,700 | $112,824 | $185,471 | 40 |
| FY2025 | $150,834 | $110,990 | $180,297 | 42 |
| FY2026 | $140,750 | $88,417 | $176,578 | 26 |
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.
About East West Bank
East West Bank's filings list its industry as Depository Credit Intermediation (Finance and Insurance sector, NAICS 5221). Its main U.S. filing address is in Pasadena, CA 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, Accountant and Credit Analyst and the main metro areas are Los Angeles, CA, San Jose, CA and New York, NY. The most common wage level in those years is Level III (senior).
Questions
Does East West Bank sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. East West Bank filed 68 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 East West Bank pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on East West Bank's H-1B filings is $150,000; half of filings fall between $108,000 and $180,207. Bonus and stock are not included.