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Mesirow Financial

9 H-1B petitions, 88.9% certified, $105,823 median salary, FY2023–2025.

Chicago, IL NAICS: 523920

The verdict

Mesirow Financial filed 9 H-1B petitions, more than 85% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 88.9% with a $105,823 median offered wage.

9
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2025
88.9%
DOL-certified
$105,823
median offered wage
Top 15%
of sponsors by volume

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

H-1B sponsorship profile: Mesirow Financial. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Mesirow Financial filed 9 Labor Condition Applications covering 9 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2025. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 88.9% (8 certified of 9 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 Mesirow Financial’s H-1B petitions range from $75,000 at the low end to $142,158 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $105,823. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Vice President, Senior Salesforce Developer (3 petitions at $138,719 avg), followed by Analyst and Quantitative Research Associate. 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. Mesirow Financial is headquartered in Chicago, IL under NAICS code 523920, and places H-1B workers across 1 state, most heavily in 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 Mesirow Financial ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Mesirow Financial is #17,879 of 119,880 employers nationally and #879 of 5,284 employers headquartered in IL. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

88.9%

Avg. Salary

$105,823

Median Salary

$105,823

Total Workers

9

Compare with another sponsor

Mesirow Financial vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$105,823 · 32% lower than JPMorgan Chase & Co
This sponsor
Peer
$155,291
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate88.9% · 11% lower than JPMorgan Chase & Co
This sponsor
Peer
99.6%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions9 · 100% lower than JPMorgan Chase & Co
This sponsor
Peer
11,961
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2025) 67.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Mesirow Financial

Minimum
$75,000
Maximum
$142,158
Average Salary
$105,823

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+9.7%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Qualified (Level II)

33.3% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

COOK, IL

100% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2025

FY2023 3 petitions · 66.7% certified · $124,667 avg
FY2024 4 petitions · 100% certified · $99,290 avg
FY2025 2 petitions · 100% certified · $90,625 avg
Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 3 2 $124,667
FY2024 4 4 $99,290
FY2025 2 2 $90,625

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Mesirow Financial

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Vice President, Senior Salesforce Developer 3 $138,719
Analyst 3 $92,083
Quantitative Research Associate 1 $85,000
Investment Banking Analyst 1 $100,000
Associate Consultant 1 $75,000

Geographic Distribution

Where Mesirow Financial places H-1B workers across the United States

IL 9 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by Mesirow Financial

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Analyst Chicago, IL $102,500 Certified FY2025
Analyst Chicago, IL $78,750 Certified FY2025
Vice President, Senior Salesforce Developer Chicago, IL $142,158 Certified FY2024
Quantitative Research Associate Chicago, IL $85,000 Certified FY2024
Associate Consultant Chicago, IL $75,000 Certified FY2024
Analyst Chicago, IL $95,000 Certified FY2024
Investment Banking Analyst Chicago, IL $100,000 Certified FY2023
Vice President, Senior Salesforce Developer Chicago, IL $137,000 Certified FY2023
Vice President, Senior Salesforce Developer Chicago, IL $137,000 Denied FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has Mesirow Financial filed?

Mesirow Financial has filed 9 H-1B LCA petitions covering 9 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2025.

What is the H-1B approval rate for Mesirow Financial?

Mesirow Financial has a 88.9% certification rate, with 8 out of 9 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at Mesirow Financial?

The average H-1B salary at Mesirow Financial is $105,823. Salaries range from $75,000 to $142,158.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at Mesirow Financial?

The top H-1B job titles at Mesirow Financial include Vice President, Senior Salesforce Developer, Analyst, Quantitative Research Associate. The most common position is Vice President, Senior Salesforce Developer with 3 petitions at an average salary of $138,719.

Where is Mesirow Financial located?

Mesirow Financial is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Is Mesirow Financial H-1B dependent?

No, Mesirow Financial is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has Mesirow Financial's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

Mesirow Financial filed 3 petitions in FY2023 and 2 in FY2025. Average salary changed from $124,667 to $90,625.

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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)

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