First Citizens Bank and Trust
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 313 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Depository Credit Intermediation
- Main U.S. filing address: Raleigh, NC
At a glance
- First Citizens Bank and Trust hires at the expert level. 47% of its filings are Level IV, 2.6 times the share across all H-1B employers (18%).
- Most filed: Software Engineer. 50% of its filings. After that come Systems Engineer / Architect and IT Manager.
- Pays at a high floor. 92% of filings are at exactly the prevailing wage, which at First Citizens Bank and Trust's jobs and locations has a median of $139,747.
- 4th among the largest filers in its industry. First Citizens Bank and Trust's median ($140,150) is below Citi and Navy Federal Credit Union and above Truist Bank.
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Percentiles from First Citizens Bank and Trust's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What First Citizens Bank and Trust hires for
Bar: share of First Citizens Bank and Trust's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 89% of filings (22 occupations in total).
Show all 6 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $142,752 | 158 |
| Systems Engineer / Architect | $144,310 | 31 |
| IT Manager | $179,629 | 21 |
| Data Engineer | $139,360 | 15 |
| Data Scientist | $135,845 | 14 |
| Quantitative Analyst | $84,968 | 10 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at First Citizens Bank and Trust.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 2% of filings
Mid-level · 16% of filings
Senior · 34% of filings
Expert · 47% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 5 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $123,656 | 34 |
| Senior · Level III | $134,514 | 73 |
| Expert · Level IV | $152,745 | 100 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
First Citizens Bank and Trust 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 First Citizens Bank and Trust files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 8 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | $135,845 | 79 |
| San Jose, CA | $179,900 | 56 |
| Raleigh, NC | $132,080 | 38 |
| New York, NY | $131,997 | 37 |
| Charlotte, NC | $133,536 | 16 |
| Atlanta, GA | $129,106 | 14 |
| Dallas, TX | $138,965 | 13 |
| Boston, MA | $172,744 | 11 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $115,428 |
| 25th | $127,451 |
| 50th (median) | $140,150 |
| 75th | $157,934 |
| 90th | $185,587 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 9 |
| FY2021 | $115,000 | $104,166 | $122,500 | 11 |
| FY2022 | $121,222 | $109,315 | $128,440 | 35 |
| FY2023 | $136,479 | $114,837 | $155,995 | 254 |
| FY2024 | $123,240 | $113,610 | $142,563 | 99 |
| FY2025 | $132,380 | $123,974 | $153,358 | 106 |
| FY2026 | $147,675 | $132,000 | $161,471 | 207 |
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 First Citizens Bank and Trust
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead Software Engineer | $135,761 | $130.2k–$154.7k | 41 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $134,514 | $123.8k–$150.1k | 30 |
| Senior Business Systems Analyst | $147,675 | $134.7k–$157.1k | 22 |
| Software Engineer Consultant | $157,248 | $155.9k–$171.4k | 15 |
| Business Systems Analyst | $127,754 | $118.9k–$134.5k | 13 |
| Technical Lead | $157,934 | $134.5k–$177k | 13 |
| Risk Analyst | $93,829 | $76.8k–$102.2k | 10 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About First Citizens Bank and Trust
First Citizens Bank and Trust's filings list its industry as Depository Credit Intermediation (Finance and Insurance sector, NAICS 5221). Its main U.S. filing address is in Raleigh, NC 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, Systems Engineer / Architect and IT Manager and the main metro areas are Phoenix, AZ, San Jose, CA and Raleigh, NC. The most common wage level in those years is Level IV (expert).
Questions
Does First Citizens Bank and Trust sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. First Citizens Bank and Trust filed 313 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 First Citizens Bank and Trust pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on First Citizens Bank and Trust's H-1B filings is $140,150; half of filings fall between $127,451 and $157,934. Bonus and stock are not included.