Quantitative Analyst salary
From 6,890 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 13-2099: Financial Quantitative Analysts
At a glance
- Mostly Level II (mid-level). 41% of Quantitative Analyst filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B filings.
- Top filer: Goldman Sachs. 493 filings (7% of the total), median $134,000.
- Pay depends on the city. Among the 10 metro areas with the most filings, the median ranges from $72,100 in Salt Lake, UT to $164,174 in New York, NY.
- Median up 45% since FY2020. From $96,600 in FY2020 to $140,000 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Quantitative Analyst H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 6,890 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Quantitative Analyst jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 13-2099, Financial Quantitative Analysts). The median base salary is $136,461, 11% above the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $100,930 and $175,000. The most common wage level is Level II (mid-level), at 41% of filings. New York, NY has the most filings (3,386), and Goldman Sachs is the employer that files the most (493).
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Top employers for Quantitative Analyst
Goldman Sachs493 filings · 7%$134,000
JPMorgan Chase344 filings · 5%$165,500
Citi298 filings · 4%$150,000
BlackRock238 filings · 3%$135,000
Bank of America204 filings · 3%$160,000
Morgan Stanley181 filings · 3%$175,000
EY153 filings · 2%$150,000
Wells Fargo131 filings · 2%$139,000
Barclays125 filings · 2%$173,500
UBS116 filings · 2%$134,250
Employers with the most Quantitative Analyst filings. Bar: share of all Quantitative Analyst filings. Figure: median base salary.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 19% of filings
Mid-level · 41% of filings
Senior · 21% of filings
Expert · 19% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $95,000 | 1,296 |
| Level II · Qualified | $125,000 | 2,757 |
| Level III · Experienced | $154,000 | 1,421 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $182,250 | 1,322 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Quantitative Analyst pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 39 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $164,174 | 3,386 |
| Chicago, IL | $140,000 | 457 |
| Boston, MA | $124,987 | 313 |
| Dallas, TX | $112,300 | 311 |
| San Francisco, CA | $135,000 | 241 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $100,000 | 199 |
| Charlotte, NC | $111,100 | 181 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $110,000 | 179 |
| Atlanta, GA | $107,100 | 152 |
| Salt Lake, UT | $72,100 | 134 |
| Washington, DC | $118,560 | 123 |
| Miami, FL | $115,000 | 113 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $150,000 | 103 |
| San Jose, CA | $122,100 | 80 |
| Seattle, WA | $98,000 | 77 |
| Houston, TX | $112,000 | 70 |
| Tampa, FL | $119,800 | 66 |
| Austin, TX | $124,500 | 48 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $100,460 | 39 |
| Trenton, NJ | $107,000 | 35 |
| Raleigh, NC | $92,000 | 33 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $105,148 | 30 |
| Baltimore, MD | $102,000 | 25 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $93,920 | 22 |
| San Diego, CA | $90,875 | 20 |
| Columbus, OH | $118,500 | 17 |
| Detroit, MI | $90,000 | 17 |
| Orlando, FL | $82,784 | 17 |
| Nashville, TN | $88,125 | 16 |
| Cleveland, OH | $95,000 | 15 |
| Denver, CO | $120,000 | 15 |
| Durham, NC | $117,619 | 14 |
| Buffalo, NY | $81,883 | 12 |
| San Antonio, TX | $77,375 | 12 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $74,000 | 11 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $90,376 | 11 |
| Oklahoma, OK | $80,700 | 11 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $85,000 | 10 |
| Richmond, VA | $103,730 | 10 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Quantitative Analyst does
All financial specialists not listed separately.
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H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Financial Specialists, All Other), the median annual wage was $81,100 in May 2025, with 132,130 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $136,461, 68% higher.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $75,500 | $48,460 |
| 25th percentile | $100,930 | $61,290 |
| Median | $136,461 | $81,100 |
| 75th percentile | $175,000 | $110,410 |
| 90th percentile | $225,000 | $151,490 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $75,500 |
| 25th | $100,930 |
| 50th (median) | $136,461 |
| 75th | $175,000 |
| 90th | $225,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $96,600 | $74,636 | $125,000 | 4,007 |
| FY2021 | $105,000 | $82,000 | $135,000 | 4,002 |
| FY2022 | $116,500 | $89,869 | $150,000 | 4,271 |
| FY2023 | $123,000 | $93,016 | $157,075 | 2,902 |
| FY2024 | $130,000 | $99,000 | $164,900 | 3,281 |
| FY2025 | $135,000 | $100,547 | $175,000 | 3,702 |
| FY2026 | $140,000 | $103,730 | $180,000 | 3,188 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Quantitative Analyst make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Quantitative Analyst jobs is $136,461 (6,890 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $100,930 and $175,000.
What does an entry-level Quantitative Analyst earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $95,000. Level I accounts for 19% of Quantitative Analyst filings.
Which city pays H-1B Quantitative Analysts the most?
Among metro areas with at least 100 filings, New York, NY has the highest median base salary for Quantitative Analyst jobs: $164,174 (3,386 filings).
Which employers file the most H-1B applications for Quantitative Analysts?
Goldman Sachs (493), JPMorgan Chase (344) and Citi (298) filed the most Quantitative Analyst LCAs in FY2025–FY2026.
Do H-1B Quantitative Analysts earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($136,461) is 68% higher than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($81,100, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.