Last Updated Apr 2026
Chicago, IL
1,942 employees
Est. 1999
cmegroup.com
Chicago Mercantile Exchange — H-1B Sponsored Salaries
Chicago Mercantile Exchange H1B Salaries
Chicago Mercantile Exchange H-1B salary data for all visa-sponsored positions, from Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed with the Department of Labor. H-1B employers must pay the higher of the actual wage or the prevailing wage for the occupation and area of employment.
Salary Distribution (2025)
$70k
$175k
$280k+
Salary by Job Title (2025)
| Job Title | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Software Engineer | 12 | $89,814 | $112,339 | $150,000 |
| Software Engineer Iii | 11 | $68,931 | $105,000 | $128,000 |
| Lead Software Engineer | 11 | $96,658 | $106,517 | $155,000 |
| Quantitative Risk Management Associate | 9 | $72,600 | $81,370 | $145,000 |
| Qa Analyst Iii | 9 | $74,006 | $87,838 | $100,000 |
| Senior Qa Analyst | 9 | $89,419 | $110,000 | $120,000 |
| Pricing & Valuation Analyst | 8 | $65,229 | $100,000 | $110,000 |
| Sr. Software Engineer | 7 | $104,874 | $120,000 | $150,000 |
| Qa Analyst Ii | 6 | $74,818 | $82,956 | $91,853 |
| Senior Quantitative Risk Management Analyst | 6 | $73,757 | $101,619 | $130,000 |
| Quant Risk Mgmt Associate | 5 | $130,000 | $140,000 | $155,000 |
| Sr Qa Analyst | 5 | $104,000 | $110,000 | $120,000 |
| Sr Software Engineer | 5 | $121,000 | $125,000 | $1,280,000 |
| Data Scientist | 4 | $67,642 | $80,000 | $95,000 |
| Staff Software Engineer | 4 | $120,000 | $150,000 | $150,000 |
| Software Engineer I | 4 | $55,950 | $68,431 | $83,366 |
| Ld Software Engineer | 4 | $128,000 | $139,250 | $150,000 |
| Lead Qa Analyst | 4 | $95,000 | $121,000 | $128,000 |
| Regulatory Data Scientist | 3 | $80,000 | $86,200 | $100,000 |
| Software Engineer Ii | 3 | $71,843 | $100,000 | $110,000 |
Salary by Location (2025)
| Location | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, Illinois | 260 | $55,950 | $104,874 | $1,280,000 |
| New York, New York | 27 | $83,000 | $140,000 | $195,000 |
| New York City, New York | 3 | $110,000 | $130,000 | $150,000 |
| Woodbridge, Illinois | 1 | $122,000 | $122,000 | $122,000 |
| Edison, New Jersey | 1 | $90,000 | $90,000 | $90,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Chicago Mercantile Exchange pays a median H-1B salary of $110,000 for sponsored positions, with an average of $115,583. The average prevailing wage across Chicago Mercantile Exchange's filings is $103,628. These figures are based on Labor Condition Application filings with the Department of Labor.
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