Question 1

Does Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago has filed 12 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 12 total positions across 3 states. The median salary for Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago's sponsored positions is $197,200.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago pay?

Accepted Answer

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago pays a median H-1B salary of $197,200 for sponsored positions. Employers are required to pay H-1B workers at least the prevailing wage set by the DOL for the occupation and area. The wage level distribution on this page shows how Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 100% approval rate. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 4

What do the H-1B wage levels mean?

Accepted Answer

The DOL assigns prevailing wages at four levels based on the complexity of the job and experience required. Level I (Entry) is set at the 17th percentile of wages for the occupation and area. Level II (Qualified) is at the 34th percentile. Level III (Experienced) is at the 50th percentile (median). Level IV (Expert) is at the 67th percentile. Higher wage levels indicate more senior positions and are viewed more favorably in H-1B petition adjudication.

Question 5

Is Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago is not classified as an H-1B dependent employer. An employer is considered H-1B dependent when 15% or more of its workforce holds H-1B visas.

Year	Filings	Certified
2026	1	1
2025	3	3
2024	2	2
2021	3	3
2020	1	1
2019	1	1
2018	1	1

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
Senior Economist I-200-26104-790473	$200,000	Chicago, IL	Apr 14, 2026	Certified
Sr Econ and Economic Advisor I-200-25122-931974	$215,700	Chicago, IL	May 2, 2025	Certified
Economist I-200-25041-681434	$150,000	Chicago, IL	Feb 10, 2025	Certified
Economist I-200-25007-601708	$213,000	Chicago, IL	Jan 7, 2025	Certified - Withdrawn
Economist I-200-24061-762665	$200,000	Chicago, IL	Mar 1, 2024	Certified
Economist I-200-24026-669732	$200,000	Chicago, IL	Jan 26, 2024	Certified
Economist I-200-21127-297063	$185,000	Seattle, WA	May 7, 2021	Certified
Economist I-200-21127-296918	$185,000	Chicago, IL	May 7, 2021	Certified
Knowledge Leader – Senior Economist & Research Advisor I-200-21067-129966	$350,000	Venice, CA	Mar 8, 2021	Certified
Economist I-200-20275-853464	$136,100	Chicago, IL	Oct 1, 2020	Certified
POLICY ECONOMIST I-200-19106-665281	$194,400	Chicago, IL	Apr 22, 2019	Certified
SENIOR POLICY ADVISOR I-200-18120-439216	$155,200	CHICAGO, IL	May 14, 2018	Certified

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