D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P.
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P. filed 12 H-1B applications for Financial Specialists, All Other and related occupations with a median offered wage of $194,167. That is 47.1% above the OEWS prevailing median for the same roles. These are DOL-certified wages committed to in Labor Condition Applications — not necessarily the number of visas approved by USCIS.
Filings by Occupation (2023)
"vs Market" compares this employer's certified median to the OEWS national median wage for the same occupation. A negative number means the certified H-1B wage trails the broader U.S. market for that role.
| Occupation | State | Filings | Median | Market (OEWS) | vs Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Specialists, All Other | NY | 6 | $200,000 | $78,310 | +155.4% |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | NY | 2 | $325,000 | $157,612 | +106.2% |
| Data Scientists | WA | 1 | $160,000 | $147,477 | +8.5% |
| Economists | NY | 1 | $185,000 | $115,730 | +59.9% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | NY | 1 | $160,000 | $126,353 | +26.6% |
| Accountants and Auditors | NY | 1 | $135,000 | $166,611 | -19% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Financial Specialists, All Other
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Financial Specialists, All Other.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Citibank, N.A. | 40 | $143,900 |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 39 | $144,500 |
| BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. | 37 | $102,105 |
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 32 | $151,180 |
| Citigroup Global Markets Inc. | 20 | $137,500 |
| GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC | 16 | $134,075 |
| Barclays Capital Inc. | 15 | $220,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Services Group Inc. | 12 | $150,000 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA Performance Data. LCA filings reflect employer certification commitments, not USCIS visa approvals.
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