Tower Research Capital
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 75 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Securities and Commodity Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage
- Main U.S. filing address: New York, NY
At a glance
- Tower Research Capital hires entry-level. 51% of its filings are Level I, 2.6 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 88% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $150,000, median prevailing wage $103,210.
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Percentiles from Tower Research Capital's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Tower Research Capital hires for
Bar: share of Tower Research Capital's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 99% of filings (11 occupations in total).
Show all 2 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Analyst | $150,000 | 37 |
| Software Engineer | $177,500 | 18 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Tower Research Capital.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 51% of filings
Mid-level · 22% of filings
Senior · 10% of filings
Expert · 18% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $150,000 | 37 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $150,000 | 16 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 7 |
| Expert · Level IV | $189,592 | 13 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Tower Research Capital files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 2 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $150,000 | 61 |
| Chicago, IL | $175,000 | 10 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $122,000 |
| 25th | $150,000 |
| 50th (median) | $150,000 |
| 75th | $180,000 |
| 90th | $200,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $117,021 | $99,013 | $137,911 | 35 |
| FY2021 | $122,221 | $102,024 | $143,936 | 33 |
| FY2022 | $165,000 | $150,000 | $175,000 | 52 |
| FY2023 | $163,963 | $150,000 | $175,000 | 30 |
| FY2024 | $139,282 | $120,250 | $150,000 | 26 |
| FY2025 | $167,274 | $144,000 | $184,542 | 30 |
| FY2026 | $150,000 | $150,000 | $175,000 | 45 |
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 Tower Research Capital
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Researcher | $150,000 | $150k–$175k | 20 |
| Quantitative Trader | $125,000 | $125k–$150k | 14 |
| Software Engineer | $162,500 | $150k–$187.5k | 10 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Tower Research Capital
Tower Research Capital's filings list its industry as Securities and Commodity Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage (Finance and Insurance sector, NAICS 5231). 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 Quantitative Analyst, Software Engineer and IT Manager and the main metro areas are New York, NY, Chicago, IL and Charleston, SC. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does Tower Research Capital sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Tower Research Capital filed 75 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 Tower Research Capital pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Tower Research Capital's H-1B filings is $150,000; half of filings fall between $150,000 and $180,000. Bonus and stock are not included.