17 companies filed H-1B applications for Specialist, Data Science roles (FY2026), ranked by filing volume from U.S. Department of Labor disclosure data.
| # | Employer | H-1B filings | Avg. wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MERCK SHARP DOHME LLC | 37 | $123,006 |
| 2 | McKinsey & Company, Inc. United States | 36 | $168,948 |
| 3 | NATIONWIDE INSURANCE | 14 | $86,286 |
| 4 | LTIMINDTREE LIMITED | 7 | $115,977 |
| 5 | SANTANDER BANK, N.A. | 4 | $87,375 |
| 6 | Ally Bank | 3 | $108,236 |
| 7 | MERCK RESEARCH LABORATORIES MASSACHUSETTS, LLC | 3 | $147,168 |
| 8 | NASDAQ STOCK MARKET LLC | 3 | $161,202 |
| 9 | Harman Connected Services Inc | 2 | $77,106 |
| 10 | MRL SAN FRANCISCO LLC | 2 | $155,750 |
| 11 | MCKINSEY & COMPANY, INC. UNITED STATES | 2 | $150,000 |
| 12 | LTM LIMITED LTD | 1 | $120,000 |
| 13 | The Prudential Insurance Company of America | 1 | $120,000 |
| 14 | BMO Harris Bank N.A. | 1 | $129,709 |
| 15 | Bain Company, Inc. | 1 | $150,000 |
| 16 | SIRIUS XM RADIO INC. | 1 | $65,000 |
| 17 | Delta Air Lines, Inc. | 1 | $69,285 |
| State | H-1B filings |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 27 |
| New Jersey | 20 |
| Pennsylvania | 15 |
| Ohio | 13 |
| New York | 12 |
Counts are H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) from public U.S. Department of Labor disclosure data, whatever their outcome (certified, denied or withdrawn). Wages shown are the offered annual wage on the filing, not a guarantee of pay.