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Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago: H-1B salaries and sponsorship
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago filed 6 labor condition applications for H-1B and related visas in fiscal years 2023–2026; certified: 6. Median offered salary: $200,000.
Does Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago sponsor H-1B visas?
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago filed 6 labor condition applications in fiscal years 2023–2026, the latest submitted on Apr 14, 2026. An LCA is the first step of an H-1B petition, so the employer has sponsored or prepared to sponsor H-1B workers; it does not guarantee sponsorship for any particular job. Check the employer's own job listings.
Green card (PERM) applications at Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago: 3 →
Salaries by job title
| Job title | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Economist | 4 | $200,000 |
| Sr Econ and Economic Advisor | 1 | $215,700 |
| Senior Economist | 1 | $200,000 |
Applications by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | 2 | $200,000 |
| FY2025 | 2 | $182,850 |
| FY2026 | 2 | $206,500 |
Prevailing wage levels
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
Where the jobs are
Occupations
Latest applications
| Job title | Base salary | Location | Submitted | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Economist | $200,000–$350,000 Level II | Chicago, IL | Apr 14, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Sr Econ and Economic Advisor | $215,700–$400,000 Level IV | Chicago, IL | May 2, 2025 | Sep 16, 2025 | Certified |
| Economist | $150,000–$250,000 Level III | Chicago, IL | Feb 10, 2025 | Jul 12, 2025 | Certified |
| Economist | $213,000 Level III | Chicago, IL | Jan 7, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 | Certified, then withdrawn |
| Economist | $200,000–$250,000 Level III | Chicago, IL | Mar 1, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 | Certified |
| Economist | $200,000–$250,000 Level III | Chicago, IL | Jan 26, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 | Certified |
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).