BBDO H-1B salaries (2026)
Yes — BBDO sponsors H-1B workers. Across 7 certified Labor Condition Applications, the median offered base wage is $150,000. Every figure below comes straight from the employer's own filings with the U.S. Department of Labor.
BBDO filed 7 certified H-1B labor condition applications across 3 states between Nov 2024 and Mar 2026. The median offered base wage was $150,000.
- Median offered wage
- $150,000
- Certified filings
- 7
- Work locations
- 3 states
- Distinct roles
- 6
Most-filed roles at BBDO
| Role | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Strategy Director | 2 | $160,000 |
| Senior Copywriter | 1 | $150,000 |
| Associate Creative Director | 1 | $120,000 |
| Copywriter | 1 | $88,026 |
| Senior Strategist | 1 | $100,000 |
| Senior Vice President, Group Strategy Director | 1 | $270,000 |
Wage-level distribution
DOL prevailing-wage levels reflect the seniority the employer certified, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent).
| Level | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level II — qualified | 2 | $124,013 |
| Level III — experienced | 3 | $120,000 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 2 | $210,000 |
Where BBDO hires
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $120,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $160,000 |
| California | 1 | $150,000 |
Recent certified filings
| Job title | Location | Wage | Level | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Vice President, Group Strategy Director | New York, New York | $270,000 | IV | Mar 2026 |
| Strategy Director | Chicago, Illinois | $160,000 | III | Jan 2026 |
| Associate Creative Director | New York, New York | $120,000 | III | Nov 2025 |
| Copywriter | New York, New York | $88,026 | II | Jun 2025 |
| Strategy Director | New York, New York | $160,000 | II | Mar 2025 |
| Senior Copywriter | Los Angeles, California | $150,000 | IV | Dec 2024 |
| Senior Strategist | New York, New York | $100,000 | III | Nov 2024 |
Legal entities included: BBDO USA LLC; BBDO USA, LLC.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC certified Labor Condition Applications (H-1B, H-1B1, E-3), public disclosure data. Wages are employer-offered base pay and exclude bonuses, equity, and other compensation. Denied and withdrawn filings are excluded. Figures reflect filings decided Nov 2024–Mar 2026.
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