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Sothebys, Inc

37 H-1B petitions, 94.6% certified, $152,927 median salary, FY2023–2026.

New York, NY NAICS: 453920

The verdict

Sothebys, Inc filed 37 H-1B petitions, more than 95% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 94.6% with a $152,927 median offered wage.

37
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
94.6%
DOL-certified
$152,927
median offered wage
Top 5%
of sponsors by volume

Based in New York, NY. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: Sothebys, Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Sothebys, Inc filed 37 Labor Condition Applications covering 37 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 94.6% (35 certified of 37 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 Sothebys, Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $50,000 at the low end to $600,000 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $152,927. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Staff Engineer (3 petitions at $178,553 avg), followed by VP, Specialist & Senior Researcher, Chinese Works of Art and Staff Software Engineer. 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. Sothebys, Inc is headquartered in New York, NY under NAICS code 453920, and places H-1B workers across 3 states, most heavily in NY, NJ, TX. 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 Sothebys, Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Sothebys, Inc is #6,152 of 119,880 employers nationally and #483 of 14,719 employers headquartered in NY. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

94.6%

Avg. Salary

$152,927

Median Salary

$152,927

Total Workers

37

Compare with another sponsor

Sothebys, Inc vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$152,927 · 32% higher than Mphasis Corporation
This sponsor
Peer
$116,239
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate94.6% · 5% lower than Mphasis Corporation
This sponsor
Peer
99.8%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions37 · 99% lower than Mphasis Corporation
This sponsor
Peer
5,406
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 8.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Sothebys, Inc

Minimum
$50,000
Maximum
$600,000
Average Salary
$152,927

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+27.1%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Fully Competent (Level IV)

37.8% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

NEW YORK, NY

70.3% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 13 petitions · 100% certified · $110,437 avg
FY2024 13 petitions · 92.3% certified · $117,126 avg
FY2025 10 petitions · 90% certified · $256,000 avg

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

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 13 13 $110,437
FY2024 13 12 $117,126
FY2025 10 9 $256,000
FY2026(partial) 1 1 $140,000

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Sothebys, Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Staff Engineer 3 $178,553
VP, Specialist & Senior Researcher, Chinese Works of Art 2 $124,120
Staff Software Engineer 2 $245,000
Sr. Financial Analyst 2 $87,750
Senior Software Engineer 2 $195,800
Senior Application Engineer 2 $133,390
SVP, Head of Contemporary Art Marquee Sales 2 $290,000
Chief Financial Officer 2 $600,000
Analyst, Client Success 2 $67,288
Administrator, Consignment Management 2 $52,000
AVP, Regional Sales Director, Design 2 $90,000
Senior Presale Coordinator, Marketplace 1 $65,000
Senior Digital Marketing Manager 1 $100,000
Senior Data Scientist 1 $169,139
Senior Data Engineer 1 $148,835

Geographic Distribution

Where Sothebys, Inc places H-1B workers across the United States

NY 33 petitions
NJ 3 petitions
TX 1 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by Sothebys, Inc

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
VP, Specialist & Senior Researcher, Chinese Works of Art New York, NY $140,000 Certified FY2026
Staff Software Engineer New York, NY $245,000 Certified FY2025
Growth Manager New York, NY $90,000 Certified FY2025
Staff Software Engineer Brooklyn, NY $245,000 Certified FY2025
SVP, Head of Contemporary Art Marquee Sales New York, NY $290,000 Certified FY2025
SVP, Head of Contemporary Art Marquee Sales New York, NY $290,000 Certified FY2025
Cataloguer, 20th Century Design New York, NY $65,000 Certified FY2025
Associate Specialist, Contemporary Art New York, NY $74,000 Certified FY2025
Cataloguer New York, NY $61,000 Certified FY2025
Chief Financial Officer New York, NY $600,000 Certified FY2025
Chief Financial Officer New York, NY $600,000 Withdrawn FY2025
Senior Data Scientist New York, NY $169,139 Certified FY2024
Senior Digital Marketing Manager New York, NY $100,000 Certified FY2024
SVP International Specialist & Head of Sale, Himalayan Art New York, NY $200,000 Certified FY2024
Sr. Financial Analyst New York, NY $87,750 Certified FY2024
Sr. Financial Analyst New York, NY $87,750 Withdrawn FY2024
Analyst, Client Success New York, NY $67,288 Certified FY2024
Analyst, Client Success New York, NY $67,288 Certified FY2024
Department Assistant, Chinese Works of Art New York, NY $50,000 Certified FY2024
Senior Software Engineer New York, NY $195,800 Certified FY2024
Senior Software Engineer Brooklyn, NY $195,800 Certified FY2024
Senior Data Engineer Middletown, NJ $148,835 Certified FY2024
AVP, Head of Gallery Operations New York, NY $87,984 Certified FY2024
Senior Presale Coordinator, Marketplace New York, NY $65,000 Certified FY2024
AVP, Head of Sale, 20th Century Design New York, NY $105,000 Certified FY2023
Staff Engineer Frisco, TX $188,220 Certified FY2023
Digital Marketing Manager New York, NY $75,000 Certified FY2023
Cataloguer, Marquee Sales New York, NY $61,000 Certified FY2023
Senior Application Engineer New York, NY $133,390 Certified FY2023
Senior Application Engineer Secaucus, NJ $133,390 Certified FY2023
Staff Engineer Edison, NJ $173,719 Certified FY2023
Staff Engineer New York, NY $173,719 Certified FY2023
VP, Specialist & Senior Researcher, Chinese Works of Art New York, NY $108,240 Certified FY2023
Administrator, Consignment Management New York, NY $52,000 Certified FY2023
AVP, Regional Sales Director, Design New York, NY $90,000 Certified FY2023
Administrator, Consignment Management New York, NY $52,000 Certified FY2023
AVP, Regional Sales Director, Design New York, NY $90,000 Certified FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has Sothebys, Inc filed?

Sothebys, Inc has filed 37 H-1B LCA petitions covering 37 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

What is the H-1B approval rate for Sothebys, Inc?

Sothebys, Inc has a 94.6% certification rate, with 35 out of 37 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at Sothebys, Inc?

The average H-1B salary at Sothebys, Inc is $152,927. Salaries range from $50,000 to $600,000.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at Sothebys, Inc?

The top H-1B job titles at Sothebys, Inc include Staff Engineer, VP, Specialist & Senior Researcher, Chinese Works of Art, Staff Software Engineer. The most common position is Staff Engineer with 3 petitions at an average salary of $178,553.

Where is Sothebys, Inc located?

Sothebys, Inc is headquartered in New York, NY. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 3 states, with the most positions in NY, NJ, TX.

Is Sothebys, Inc H-1B dependent?

No, Sothebys, Inc is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has Sothebys, Inc's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

Sothebys, Inc filed 13 petitions in FY2023 and 1 in FY2026. Average salary increased from $110,437 to $140,000.

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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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