Operations Research Analysts H-1B Salaries (2026)
DOL occupation 15-2031 · common titles: Operations Research Analyst, Senior Associate, Manager, Associate
Short answer
The median H-1B salary for operations research analysts is $115,000 in FY2026 so far, across 5,203 certified filings. The middle half earn $89,190 – $151,770, and pay is down 7% since FY2024.
Median
$115,000
FY2026 so far
Filings
5,203
1% of all H-1B filings
Top 10%
$193,000+
90th percentile
Change since FY2024
−7%
$124,000 → $115,000
FY2026 so far · number of filings by salary
Salary distribution
Darker bars hold the middle 50% of filings. Bars are $20k wide; the first and last bars include everything below and above.
DOL prevailing-wage level
Median pay by experience level
Median salary and number of filings at each wage level.
FY2026 so far
By state
| State | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1,175 | $137,922 |
| New York | 790 | $125,500 |
| Texas | 680 | $106,558 |
| New Jersey | 300 | $120,973 |
| Georgia | 293 | $100,000 |
| Illinois | 268 | $115,000 |
| Washington | 267 | $133,900 |
| Massachusetts | 230 | $106,146 |
| Florida | 190 | $93,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 119 | $100,194 |
FY2026 so far
Top employers for this job
| Employer | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| PricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Services LLC | 211 | $180,000 |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | 184 | $125,694 |
| Tiger Analytics, Inc. | 157 | $156,500 |
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 132 | $180,234 |
| Intuit Inc. | 116 | $163,943 |
| Citadel Securities Americas Services LLC | 81 | $190,000 |
| TT Commerce & Global Services LLC | 79 | $185,000 |
| American Airlines, Inc. | 77 | $89,190 |
| Home Depot Management Company LLC | 72 | $111,812 |
| Citadel Americas Services LLC | 72 | $68,869 |
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Operations Research Analysts H-1B salary questions
What is the average H-1B salary for operations research analysts?
The median is $115,000 across 5,203 certified H-1B filings in FY2026 so far. The middle half earn $89,190 to $151,770, and the top 10% earn $193,000 or more.
Which state pays H-1B operations research analysts the most?
Among the 10 states with the most filings, California has the highest median at $137,922 (1,175 filings).
Which company sponsors the most H-1B operations research analysts?
PricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Services LLC, with 211 certified filings in FY2026 so far at a median of $180,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification LCA disclosure data, decisions through Jun 30, 2026. Salaries are annualized base wages from the filing and exclude bonus and stock. A certified LCA is not an approved H-1B petition. Updated Oct 4, 2026.