Financial Services Sales Agent salary
From 359 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 41-3031: Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
At a glance
- Mostly Level II (mid-level). 31% of Financial Services Sales Agent filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B filings.
- Top filer: JPMorgan Chase. 35 filings (10% of the total), median $260,000.
- Median up 23% since FY2020. From $130,000 in FY2020 to $160,000 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Financial Services Sales Agent H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 359 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Financial Services Sales Agent jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 41-3031, Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents). The median base salary is $160,000, 30% above the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $112,927 and $227,500. The most common wage level is Level II (mid-level), at 31% of filings. New York, NY has the most filings (202), and JPMorgan Chase is the employer that files the most (35).
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Top employers for Financial Services Sales Agent
JPMorgan Chase35 filings · 10%$260,000
BNP Paribas Securities20 filings · 6%$225,000
UBS16 filings · 4%$252,500
Citi15 filings · 4%$200,000
Morgan Stanley11 filings · 3%$275,000
Employers with the most Financial Services Sales Agent filings. Bar: share of all Financial Services Sales Agent filings. Figure: median base salary.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 19% of filings
Mid-level · 31% of filings
Senior · 23% of filings
Expert · 27% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $100,000 | 68 |
| Level II · Qualified | $140,000 | 108 |
| Level III · Experienced | $200,000 | 82 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $260,000 | 94 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Financial Services Sales Agent pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 5 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $213,039 | 202 |
| Miami, FL | $115,404 | 37 |
| Chicago, IL | $125,000 | 32 |
| Houston, TX | $136,126 | 17 |
| San Francisco, CA | $160,000 | 10 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Financial Services Sales Agent does
Buy and sell securities or commodities in investment and trading firms, or provide financial services to businesses and individuals. May advise customers about stocks, bonds, mutual funds, commodities, and market conditions.
Typical tasks
- Make bids or offers to buy or sell securities.
- Monitor markets or positions.
- Agree on buying or selling prices at optimal levels for clients.
- Keep accurate records of transactions.
- Buy or sell stocks, bonds, commodity futures, foreign currencies, or other securities on behalf of investment dealers.
- Complete sales order tickets and submit for processing of client-requested transactions.
Preparation
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
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H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents), the median annual wage was $78,660 in May 2025, with 489,570 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $160,000, 103% higher.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $80,000 | $48,040 |
| 25th percentile | $112,927 | $56,540 |
| Median | $160,000 | $78,660 |
| 75th percentile | $227,500 | $129,950 |
| 90th percentile | $279,400 | $212,880 |
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 | $80,000 |
| 25th | $112,927 |
| 50th (median) | $160,000 |
| 75th | $227,500 |
| 90th | $279,400 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $130,000 | $90,000 | $175,000 | 217 |
| FY2021 | $135,000 | $94,400 | $196,976 | 272 |
| FY2022 | $168,000 | $119,600 | $220,000 | 205 |
| FY2023 | $150,000 | $108,750 | $219,750 | 180 |
| FY2024 | $170,000 | $115,000 | $240,000 | 153 |
| FY2025 | $156,413 | $113,152 | $225,000 | 202 |
| FY2026 | $160,000 | $112,736 | $230,000 | 157 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Financial Services Sales Agent make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Financial Services Sales Agent jobs is $160,000 (359 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $112,927 and $227,500.
What does an entry-level Financial Services Sales Agent earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $100,000. Level I accounts for 19% of Financial Services Sales Agent filings.
Which employers file the most H-1B applications for Financial Services Sales Agents?
JPMorgan Chase (35), BNP Paribas Securities (20) and UBS (16) filed the most Financial Services Sales Agent LCAs in FY2025–FY2026.
Do H-1B Financial Services Sales Agents earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($160,000) is 103% higher than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($78,660, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.