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Quantitative Researcher
H1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) data, FY2024–2025
140
Total Petitions
$191,322
Avg Salary
$175,000
Median Salary
$150,000 – $245,000
25th–75th Percentile
Salary Distribution
25th Percentile
$150,000
Median
$175,000
Average
$191,322
75th Percentile
$245,000
Based on 140 LCA certified petitions. Salaries normalized to annual.
Top States
NY
New York70 petitions · $179,580
IL
Illinois38 petitions · $180,233
FL
Florida21 petitions · $260,714
CT
Connecticut7 petitions · $186,667
CA
California3 petitions · $136,446
NJ
New Jersey1 petitions · $170,000
Top Employers Hiring Quantitative Researchers
| # | Employer | Petitions | Avg Salary | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Citadel Securities Americas Services Llc | 15 | $273,333 | |
| 2 | Squarepoint Services Us Llc | 14 | $201,238 | |
| 3 | Two Sigma Investments, Lp | 14 | $242,857 | |
| 4 | Mpg Operations Llc | 11 | $103,346 | |
| 5 | Balyasny Asset Management, L.P. | 7 | $222,571 | |
| 6 | Optiver Services Us Llc | 6 | $162,500 | |
| 7 | Jump Operations, Llc | 5 | $215,670 | |
| 8 | Citadel Americas Services Llc | 5 | $250,000 | |
| 9 | Laurion Capital Management Lp | 4 | $209,587 | |
| 10 | Verition Group Llc | 4 | $173,333 |
About H1B Sponsorship for Quantitative Researcher
Based on FY2024–FY2025 Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, there were 140 certified H1B petitions for Quantitative Researcher positions. The average H1B salary for Quantitative Researcher is $191,322, with a median of $175,000. The middle 50% of salaries range from $150,000 to $245,000. New York is the most common work state, accounting for 70 petitions.
Source: DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data FY2024–FY2025. Data reflects Labor Condition Applications only and does not represent visa approvals.