TransUnion
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 229 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Business Support Services
- Headquarters: Chicago
- Founded 1968
- New York Stock Exchange: TRU
At a glance
- TransUnion hires mid-level. 53% of its filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B employers.
- Most filed: Data Scientist. 29% of its filings. After that come Software Engineer and IT Manager.
- Often files at the prevailing wage. 93% of filings are at exactly the prevailing wage, which at TransUnion's jobs and locations has a median of $118,414.
- 5th among the largest filers in its industry. TransUnion's median ($119,558) is below Moody's Investors Service and Equifax and above Concentrix CVG Customer Management Group.
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Percentiles from TransUnion's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What TransUnion hires for
Bar: share of TransUnion's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 91% of filings (21 occupations in total).
Show all 6 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Data Scientist | $106,174 | 66 |
| Software Engineer | $126,090 | 58 |
| IT Manager | $148,450 | 25 |
| Systems Engineer / Architect | $132,434 | 23 |
| Market Research Analyst | $96,387 | 11 |
| Statistician | $95,545 | 10 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at TransUnion.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 12% of filings
Mid-level · 53% of filings
Senior · 13% of filings
Expert · 23% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $85,426 | 24 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $106,558 | 109 |
| Senior · Level III | $130,707 | 27 |
| Expert · Level IV | $143,333 | 47 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
TransUnion vs. industry peers
Moody's Analytics$149,000
Moody's Investors Service$141,469
Equifax$128,107
TransUnion$119,558
Concentrix CVG Customer Management Group$118,165
Midland Credit Management$83,300
Median base salary, all jobs, FY2025–FY2026. Largest H-1B filers with the same industry code (NAICS 5614).
Where TransUnion files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 4 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $117,712 | 85 |
| New York, NY | $111,966 | 46 |
| Washington, DC | $150,271 | 19 |
| Atlanta, GA | $125,116 | 14 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $87,913 |
| 25th | $96,928 |
| 50th (median) | $119,558 |
| 75th | $142,210 |
| 90th | $153,317 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $87,838 | $79,670 | $97,945 | 186 |
| FY2021 | $88,712 | $80,000 | $104,624 | 157 |
| FY2022 | $95,181 | $86,216 | $114,899 | 225 |
| FY2023 | $102,513 | $89,690 | $130,728 | 180 |
| FY2024 | $111,415 | $96,830 | $136,817 | 132 |
| FY2025 | $118,986 | $97,256 | $139,901 | 144 |
| FY2026 | $121,493 | $96,928 | $142,957 | 85 |
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 TransUnion
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consultant | $103,272 | $92.9k–$118.4k | 37 |
| Senior Analyst | $95,295 | $93.7k–$96.9k | 24 |
| Manager | $139,704 | $120.8k–$143.6k | 22 |
| Senior Consultant | $116,085 | $104.1k–$121.5k | 19 |
| Advisor | $133,182 | $129.7k–$143.3k | 17 |
| Architect | $146,094 | $124.2k–$151.4k | 15 |
| Lead Engineer | $122,881 | $96.2k–$126.7k | 12 |
| Senior Manager | $153,847 | $144.7k–$173.8k | 10 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About TransUnion
TransUnion's filings list its industry as Business Support Services (Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services sector, NAICS 5614). Its main U.S. filing address is in Chicago, IL and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Data Scientist, Software Engineer and IT Manager and the main metro areas are Chicago, IL, New York, NY and Washington, DC. The most common wage level in those years is Level II (mid-level).
- Founded
- 1968
- Headquarters
- Chicago
- Website
- transunion.com
- Stock
- New York Stock Exchange: TRU
Company facts on this page: Wikidata. Salary data: U.S. Department of Labor.
Questions
Does TransUnion sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. TransUnion filed 229 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 TransUnion pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on TransUnion's H-1B filings is $119,558; half of filings fall between $96,928 and $142,210. Bonus and stock are not included.