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Bank of Montreal

19 H-1B petitions, 94.7% certified, $157,130 median salary, FY2023–2026.

Chicago, IL NAICS: 521110

The verdict

Bank of Montreal filed 19 H-1B petitions, more than 91% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 94.7% with a $157,130 median offered wage.

19
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
94.7%
DOL-certified
$157,130
median offered wage
Top 9%
of sponsors by volume

Based in Chicago, IL. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: Bank of Montreal. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Bank of Montreal filed 19 Labor Condition Applications covering 19 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 94.7% (18 certified of 19 filed), a useful proxy for how cleanly their prevailing-wage attestations pass the Labor Department’s preliminary review before USCIS adjudication.

Compensation spread. Offered wages on Bank of Montreal’s H-1B petitions range from $81,154 at the low end to $277,410 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $157,130. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Specialist III-IC Development (3 petitions at $127,642 avg), followed by CM Managing Director-PM Global Markets and Specialist II-IC Development. H-1B salaries reported on LCAs must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for the role and worksite, so the spread also tracks wage-level geography and seniority.

Geographic footprint. Bank of Montreal is headquartered in Chicago, IL under NAICS code 521110, and places H-1B workers across 4 states, most heavily in NY, NC, IL. Combined, these signals give a granular view of how one employer uses the H-1B program, volume, approval cleanliness, wage posture, and where the jobs actually sit on the map.

Where Bank of Montreal ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Bank of Montreal is #10,561 of 119,880 employers nationally and #512 of 5,284 employers headquartered in IL. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

94.7%

Avg. Salary

$157,130

Median Salary

$157,130

Total Workers

19

Compare with another sponsor

Bank of Montreal vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$157,130 · 1% higher than JPMorgan Chase & Co
This sponsor
Peer
$155,291
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate94.7% · 5% lower than JPMorgan Chase & Co
This sponsor
Peer
99.6%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions19 · 100% lower than JPMorgan Chase & Co
This sponsor
Peer
11,961
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 43.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Bank of Montreal

Minimum
$81,154
Maximum
$277,410
Average Salary
$157,130

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+0%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Fully Competent (Level IV)

52.6% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

NEW YORK, NY

42.1% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 7 petitions · 57.1% certified · $163,562 avg
FY2024 2 petitions · 100% certified · $147,015 avg
FY2025 7 petitions · 85.7% certified · $141,389 avg

FY2026 is partial data (through Q1). Chart shows completed fiscal years only.

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 7 4 $163,562
FY2024 2 2 $147,015
FY2025 7 6 $141,389
FY2026(partial) 3 3 $185,592

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Bank of Montreal

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Specialist III-IC Development 3 $127,642
CM Managing Director-PM Global Markets 3 $277,410
Specialist II-IC Development 2 $89,370
Senior Manager-PM Technology Operations 2 $156,771
Specialist-IC Development 1 $88,063
Specialist III-IC Market Risk Oversight & Governance I 1 $152,794
Senior Specialist-IC Development 1 $157,477
Senior Manager-PM Market Risk Oversight & Governance I 1 $188,178
Senior Business Technology Specialist 1 $149,469
Manager, Global Middle Office, Reference Trade & Reference D 1 $102,482
Director, Corporate Banking 1 $179,088
CM Director-IC Corporate Banking II 1 $176,571
CM Analyst-IC Corporate Banking I 1 $83,907

Geographic Distribution

Where Bank of Montreal places H-1B workers across the United States

NY 11 petitions
NC 5 petitions
IL 2 petitions
NJ 1 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by Bank of Montreal

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Director, Corporate Banking New York, NY $179,088 Certified FY2026
Senior Manager-PM Technology Operations New York, NY $189,511 Certified FY2026
Senior Manager-PM Market Risk Oversight & Governance I New York, NY $188,178 Certified FY2026
CM Director-IC Corporate Banking II New York, NY $176,571 Certified FY2025
Specialist-IC Development Charlotte, NC $88,063 Certified FY2025
Specialist II-IC Development Charlotte, NC $97,586 Certified FY2025
Specialist III-IC Market Risk Oversight & Governance I New York, NY $152,794 Certified FY2025
CM Managing Director-PM Global Markets New York, NY $277,410 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Specialist III-IC Development Charlotte, NC $116,146 Certified FY2025
Specialist II-IC Development Charlotte, NC $81,154 Certified FY2025
Specialist III-IC Development Chicago, IL $144,560 Certified FY2024
Senior Business Technology Specialist Charlotte, NC $149,469 Certified FY2024
CM Managing Director-PM Global Markets New York, NY $277,410 Certified FY2023
CM Managing Director-PM Global Markets New York, NY $277,410 Withdrawn FY2023
CM Analyst-IC Corporate Banking I Chicago, IL $83,907 Certified FY2023
Manager, Global Middle Office, Reference Trade & Reference D New York, NY $102,482 Certified FY2023
Senior Manager-PM Technology Operations New York, NY $124,030 Certified FY2023
Senior Specialist-IC Development New York, NY $157,477 Certified - Withdrawn FY2023
Specialist III-IC Development Jersey City, NJ $122,221 Certified - Withdrawn FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has Bank of Montreal filed?

Bank of Montreal has filed 19 H-1B LCA petitions covering 19 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

What is the H-1B approval rate for Bank of Montreal?

Bank of Montreal has a 94.7% certification rate, with 18 out of 19 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at Bank of Montreal?

The average H-1B salary at Bank of Montreal is $157,130. Salaries range from $81,154 to $277,410.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at Bank of Montreal?

The top H-1B job titles at Bank of Montreal include Specialist III-IC Development, CM Managing Director-PM Global Markets, Specialist II-IC Development. The most common position is Specialist III-IC Development with 3 petitions at an average salary of $127,642.

Where is Bank of Montreal located?

Bank of Montreal is headquartered in Chicago, IL. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 4 states, with the most positions in NY, NC, IL.

Is Bank of Montreal H-1B dependent?

No, Bank of Montreal is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has Bank of Montreal's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

Bank of Montreal filed 7 petitions in FY2023 and 3 in FY2026. Average salary increased from $163,562 to $185,592.

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Data Sources

H-1B visa petition data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Labor Condition Application (LCA) disclosure files. Data covers fiscal years 2023 through 2026. Salary figures reflect amounts listed on LCA petitions, not actual compensation paid. Certification of an LCA does not guarantee visa approval.

Source: DOL Foreign Labor Performance Data

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, LCA Disclosure Data (FY2023–FY2026)

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure files. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

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