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Wells Fargo Securities, LLC

39 H-1B petitions, 97.4% certified, $182,253 median salary, FY2023–2026.

Phoenix, AZ NAICS: 52399

The verdict

Wells Fargo Securities, LLC filed 39 H-1B petitions, more than 95% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 97.4% with a $182,253 median offered wage.

39
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
97.4%
DOL-certified
$182,253
median offered wage
Top 5%
of sponsors by volume

Based in Phoenix, AZ. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: Wells Fargo Securities, LLC. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC filed 39 Labor Condition Applications covering 39 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 97.4% (38 certified of 39 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 Wells Fargo Securities, LLC’s H-1B petitions range from $115,900 at the low end to $300,000 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $182,253. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Senior Investment Banker (017040.001840) (3 petitions at $214,667 avg), followed by Senior Lead Investment Banker and Lead Securities Algorithmic Trader (017040.001838). 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. Wells Fargo Securities, LLC is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ under NAICS code 52399, and places H-1B workers across 3 states, most heavily in NY, CA, NC. 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 Wells Fargo Securities, LLC ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC is #5,882 of 119,880 employers nationally and #72 of 1,705 employers headquartered in AZ. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

97.4%

Avg. Salary

$182,253

Median Salary

$182,253

Total Workers

39

Compare with another sponsor

Wells Fargo Securities, LLC vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$182,253 · 33% higher than Wells Fargo Bank, NA
This sponsor
Peer
$137,398
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate97.4% · 2% lower than Wells Fargo Bank, NA
This sponsor
Peer
99.0%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions39 · 98% lower than Wells Fargo Bank, NA
This sponsor
Peer
1,948
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 15.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Wells Fargo Securities, LLC

Minimum
$115,900
Maximum
$300,000
Average Salary
$182,253

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+32.3%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Fully Competent (Level IV)

56.4% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

NEW YORK, NY

66.7% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 13 petitions · 100% certified · $172,616 avg
FY2024 4 petitions · 100% certified · $201,579 avg
FY2025 20 petitions · 95% certified · $186,194 avg

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

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 13 13 $172,616
FY2024 4 4 $201,579
FY2025 20 19 $186,194
FY2026(partial) 2 2 $166,839

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Wells Fargo Securities, LLC

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Senior Investment Banker (017040.001840) 3 $214,667
Senior Lead Investment Banker 2 $249,500
Lead Securities Algorithmic Trader (017040.001838) 2 $144,400
Lead Investment Banker (017040.001832) 2 $173,300
Investment Banking Associate (017040.002373) 2 $138,500
Senior Securities Quantitative Analytics Specialist 1 $138,500
Senior Lead Securities Algorithmic Trader (001838) 1 $173,300
Senior Lead Investment Banker (017040.001832) 1 $249,500
Securities Research Specialist (017040.002493) 1 $176,571
Securities Research Associate (017040.001208) 1 $115,900
Managing Director, REGAL M&A (017040.002037) 1 $249,500
Lead Securities Research Specialist (017040.001879) 1 $164,174
Lead Securities Product Manager (017040.002200) 1 $167,814
Lead Investment Banker (017040.002596) 1 $249,500
Lead Investment Banker (017040.002461) 1 $173,300

Geographic Distribution

Where Wells Fargo Securities, LLC places H-1B workers across the United States

NY 31 petitions
CA 7 petitions
NC 1 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by Wells Fargo Securities, LLC

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Equity Research, Associate “ Medical Devices (017040.002633) New York, NY $148,678 Certified FY2026
Lead Investment Banker (017040.002033) New York, NY $185,000 Certified FY2026
Lead Investment Banker (017040.002596) New York, NY $249,500 Certified FY2025
Executive Director, Mid Cap Coverage Investment Banking New York, NY $215,000 Certified FY2025
Investment Banking Program Associate (017040.002527) New York, NY $179,088 Certified FY2025
Securities Research Specialist (017040.002493) New York, NY $176,571 Certified FY2025
Investment Banking Program Associate (017040.002479) San Francisco, CA $176,571 Certified FY2025
Lead Securities Research Specialist (017040.001879) New York, NY $164,174 Certified FY2025
Investment Banking Program Associate (017040.002469) San Francisco, CA $142,958 Certified FY2025
Equity Research Associate - Oil and Gas (017040.002462) New York, NY $146,141 Certified FY2025
Lead Investment Banker (017040.002461) San Francisco, CA $173,300 Certified FY2025
Investment Banking Program Associate (017040.002099) New York, NY $146,141 Certified FY2025
Lead Business Execution Consultant (002452) New York, NY $164,174 Certified FY2025
Lead Investment Banker (017040.002454) New York, NY $173,300 Certified FY2025
Senior Lead Investment Banker New York, NY $249,500 Certified FY2025
Investment Banking Associate (017040.002373) New York, NY $138,500 Certified FY2025
Investment Banking Associate (017040.002373) New York, NY $138,500 Withdrawn FY2025
Investment Banking Program Associate (017040.002449) New York, NY $176,571 Certified FY2025
Senior Lead Securities Algorithmic Trader (001838) New York, NY $173,300 Certified FY2025
Senior Lead Investment Banker (017040.001832) New York, NY $249,500 Certified FY2025
Senior Lead Investment Banker Charlotte, NC $249,500 Certified FY2025
Lead Investment Banker New York, NY $241,592 Certified FY2025
Executive Director, Investment Grade Syndicate New York, NY $300,000 Certified FY2024
Senior Securities Quantitative Analytics Specialist New York, NY $138,500 Certified FY2024
Lead Securities Product Manager (017040.002200) New York, NY $167,814 Certified FY2024
Equity Single Stock Derivatives Trader/Lead Sec. Trader 2235 New York, NY $200,000 Certified FY2024
Securities Research Associate (017040.001208) New York, NY $115,900 Certified FY2023
Managing Director, REGAL M&A (017040.002037) Los Angeles, CA $249,500 Certified FY2023
Investment Banking Program Associate (017040.002033) New York, NY $161,429 Certified FY2023
Equity Research Associate - Biotech - 017040.002006 New York, NY $153,525 Certified FY2023
Investment Banking Associate (017040.002012) New York, NY $161,429 Certified FY2023
Senior Investment Banker (017040.001840) San Francisco, CA $144,000 Certified FY2023
Equity Research Associate - Internet (017040.001879) New York, NY $122,824 Certified FY2023
Senior Investment Banker (017040.001840) San Francisco, CA $250,000 Certified FY2023
Lead Securities Algorithmic Trader (017040.001838) New York, NY $144,400 Certified FY2023
Lead Investment Banker (017040.001832) New York, NY $173,300 Certified FY2023
Senior Investment Banker (017040.001840) San Francisco, CA $250,000 Certified FY2023
Lead Securities Algorithmic Trader (017040.001838) New York, NY $144,400 Certified FY2023
Lead Investment Banker (017040.001832) New York, NY $173,300 Certified FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has Wells Fargo Securities, LLC filed?

Wells Fargo Securities, LLC has filed 39 H-1B LCA petitions covering 39 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

What is the H-1B approval rate for Wells Fargo Securities, LLC?

Wells Fargo Securities, LLC has a 97.4% certification rate, with 38 out of 39 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at Wells Fargo Securities, LLC?

The average H-1B salary at Wells Fargo Securities, LLC is $182,253. Salaries range from $115,900 to $300,000.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at Wells Fargo Securities, LLC?

The top H-1B job titles at Wells Fargo Securities, LLC include Senior Investment Banker (017040.001840), Senior Lead Investment Banker, Lead Securities Algorithmic Trader (017040.001838). The most common position is Senior Investment Banker (017040.001840) with 3 petitions at an average salary of $214,667.

Where is Wells Fargo Securities, LLC located?

Wells Fargo Securities, LLC is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 3 states, with the most positions in NY, CA, NC.

Is Wells Fargo Securities, LLC H-1B dependent?

No, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has Wells Fargo Securities, LLC's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

Wells Fargo Securities, LLC filed 13 petitions in FY2023 and 2 in FY2026. Average salary changed from $172,616 to $166,839.

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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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