Sothebys H-1B salaries (2025)
Yes — Sothebys sponsors H-1B workers. Across 5 certified Labor Condition Applications, the median offered base wage is $290,000. Every figure below comes straight from the employer's own filings with the U.S. Department of Labor.
Sothebys filed 5 certified H-1B labor condition applications across 1 state between Apr 2025 and Jul 2025. The median offered base wage was $290,000.
- Median offered wage
- $290,000
- Certified filings
- 5
- Work locations
- 1 states
- Distinct roles
- 4
Most-filed roles at Sothebys
| Role | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Svp, Head Of Contemporary Art Marquee Sales | 2 | $290,000 |
| Associate Specialist, Contemporary Art | 1 | $74,000 |
| Cataloguer | 1 | $61,000 |
| Chief Financial Officer | 1 | $600,000 |
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 I — entry | 2 | $67,500 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 3 | $290,000 |
Where Sothebys hires
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $290,000 |
Recent certified filings
| Job title | Location | Wage | Level | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVP, Head of Contemporary Art Marquee Sales | New York, New York | $290,000 | IV | Jul 2025 |
| SVP, Head of Contemporary Art Marquee Sales | New York, New York | $290,000 | IV | Jul 2025 |
| Associate Specialist, Contemporary Art | New York, New York | $74,000 | I | May 2025 |
| Cataloguer | New York, New York | $61,000 | I | Apr 2025 |
| Chief Financial Officer | New York, New York | $600,000 | IV | Apr 2025 |
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 Denied and withdrawn filings are excluded.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 Apr 2025–Jul 2025.
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For general educational purposes, not career or financial advice. Wages are employer-offered base pay from certified DOL LCA records and may differ from total compensation.