SOC code 13-2011
There have been 1,675 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Accountants and Auditors on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 88.3% certified. The median annualized wage is $119,543. The top sponsor is Ernst & Young, with most positions based in NY.
All sponsoring employers
544 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Accountants and Auditors. Search or sort below.
| Employer | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernst & Young | 143 | 95.8% | $136,000 | NY |
| The Siegfried Group | 143 | 66.4% | $121,250 | NY |
| Amazon | 55 | 98.2% | $140,470 | WA |
| Crosscountry Consulting | 47 | 87.2% | $86,000 | VA |
| Deloitte | 45 | 97.8% | $85,155 | CA |
| PwC | 42 | 95.2% | $159,000 | NY |
| Rsm US | 25 | 92.0% | $122,500 | NY |
| KPMG | 22 | 95.5% | $116,000 | NY |
| Bdo USA | 21 | 100.0% | $100,000 | NY |
| 20 | 100.0% | $140,500 | CA | |
| Macquarie Global Services (USA) | 20 | 100.0% | $160,000 | FL |
| Spotify USA | 13 | 92.3% | $180,000 | NY |
| Grant Thornton | 11 | 90.9% | $122,268 | NY |
| Atlassian | 9 | 100.0% | $119,140 | TX |
| Connor Group | 9 | 44.4% | $117,500 | CA |
| Uber | 9 | 100.0% | $115,100 | CA |
| Liontree | 8 | 100.0% | $132,000 | NY |
| Ap Accounting | 7 | 71.4% | $72,800 | WI |
| Bdo Consulting Group | 7 | 100.0% | $140,400 | NY |
| Crowe | 7 | 100.0% | $94,390 | FL |
| Ebiquity | 7 | 100.0% | $70,000 | NY |
| Ey International Services | 7 | 100.0% | $250,000 | CA |
| Grant Thornton Advisors | 7 | 100.0% | $159,700 | NY |
| JPMorgan Chase | 7 | 100.0% | $144,375 | NJ |
| Macquarie Holdings (USA) | 7 | 100.0% | $185,000 | NY |
| Alvarez Marsal Transaction Advisory Group | 6 | 83.3% | $157,500 | NY |
| BNP Paribas | 6 | 83.3% | $167,000 | NY |
| Etsy | 6 | 83.3% | $187,050 | CA |
| Executive Management Solutions | 6 | 66.7% | $87,500 | CA |
| Goldman Sachs | 6 | 100.0% | $145,000 | NY |
| Hercules Capital | 6 | 83.3% | $99,938 | TX |
| International Federation Of Accountants | 6 | 66.7% | $192,739 | NY |
| Asrs | 5 | 80.0% | $61,000 | VA |
| Augusta Oncology Associates | 5 | 60.0% | $69,992 | GA |
| Barclays Services | 5 | 100.0% | $193,250 | NY |
| Bdo USA P C | 5 | 100.0% | $210,000 | NY |
| Capital Bridge Partners | 5 | 60.0% | $79,000 | CA |
| Cbiz Accounting Tax Advisory Of San Diego | 5 | 80.0% | $97,680 | CA |
| City Facilities Management (FL) | 5 | 100.0% | $80,912 | FL |
| Doordash | 5 | 100.0% | $156,450 | CA |
| Elevate Brands Opco | 5 | 80.0% | $200,000 | TX |
| Groupm Worldwide | 5 | 100.0% | $132,500 | NY |
| Howard Hughes Management | 5 | 100.0% | $152,600 | NY |
| Kb Tax Deviser Cpas | 5 | 80.0% | $64,000 | PA |
| Lucid USA | 5 | 100.0% | $127,442 | CA |
| Lyta | 5 | 80.0% | $90,000 | PA |
| Marcum | 5 | 100.0% | $151,965 | DC |
| Meta | 5 | 80.0% | $153,450 | CA |
| Rh US | 5 | 100.0% | $125,000 | CA |
| We Work Management | 5 | 60.0% | $167,400 | NY |
Top states
Where Accountants and Auditors E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings |
|---|---|
| NY | 590 (38%) |
| CA | 363 (23.4%) |
| TX | 127 (8.2%) |
| VA | 70 (4.5%) |
| IL | 69 (4.4%) |
| MA | 63 (4.1%) |
| WA | 55 (3.5%) |
| NJ | 45 (2.9%) |
| FL | 44 (2.8%) |
| GA | 33 (2.1%) |
| PA | 20 (1.3%) |
| NV | 20 (1.3%) |
| MD | 20 (1.3%) |
| CO | 20 (1.3%) |
| NC | 15 (1%) |
Job titles within this role
The actual job titles employers used in their filings. Useful when the SOC label is generic — e.g. "CEO" / "Chief Executive Officer" both fall under Chief Executives.
| Job title | Filings |
|---|---|
| Accountant | 128 |
| Senior Manager | 61 |
| Senior Accountant | 49 |
| Manager | 47 |
| Accounting Manager | 43 |
| Senior Consultant | 40 |
| Associate Manager | 37 |
| Senior Associate | 34 |
| Staff Accountant | 32 |
| Financial Analyst III | 24 |
| Director | 24 |
| ACCOUNTANT | 21 |
| Tax Manager | 17 |
| Assistant Controller | 17 |
| Manager III, Finance | 15 |
| Controller | 15 |
| Audit Manager | 13 |
| Associate Director | 13 |
| Vice President | 12 |
| Accountant | 12 |
| Associate | 11 |
| VICE PRESIDENT | 10 |
| Senior Manager, Accounting | 10 |
| Accounting and Audit | 10 |
| Senior Accounting Manager | 9 |
| Accountant (M&A) | 9 |
| Tax Senior | 8 |
| Finance Manager | 8 |
| Consultant | 8 |
| Associate Manager | 8 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Accountants and Auditors. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 263 | 89.4% | $100,000 | |
| FY2021 | 304 | 93.1% | $115,000 | |
| FY2022 | 330 | 86.4% | $115,000 | |
| FY2023 | 244 | 86.1% | $125,000 | |
| FY2024 | 250 | 86.8% | $126,800 | |
| FY2025 | 174 | 87.4% | $125,000 | |
| FY2026 | 110 | 88.2% | $130,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Accountants and Auditors have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 1,675 Labor Condition Application filings for Accountants and Auditors on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 88.3% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Accountants and Auditors on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Accountants and Auditors on the E-3 visa is $119,543, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Accountants and Auditors on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Accountants and Auditors are: Ernst & Young (143 filings), The Siegfried Group (143 filings), Amazon (55 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa accountants and auditors based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Accountants and Auditors are based in: NY (590 filings), CA (363 filings), TX (127 filings).
Can Australians work as accountants and auditors on the E-3 visa?
Yes. The E-3 visa is exclusive to Australian citizens and is one of the most common visa categories for skilled professionals working in the United States. Accountants and Auditors is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
