Abbott H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Abbott filed 136 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #294 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 21.4% from last year.
Of those filings, 97.8% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $130,354, 3% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
55% of Abbott's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 2.8 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Abbott's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Manager (11 cases), Software Engineer (8 cases), Software Test Engineer (5 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in IL (51), CA (43), TX (12).
FY2026 filings
136
Rank #294 nationally
Approval rate
97.8%
133 certified
Median salary
$130,354
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
2.8×
Wage-weighted system
H-1B lottery positioning
Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, Level I filings receive 1 entry, Level II get 2, Level III get 3, and Level IV get 4. 55% of Abbott's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 2.8 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Manager | 11 | $148,527 |
| Software Engineer | 8 | $146,196 |
| Software Test Engineer | 5 | $122,600 |
| Director | 4 | $208,750 |
| Regulatory Affairs Specialist | 4 | $121,382 |
| Algorithm Engineer | 4 | $140,000 |
| Project Manager | 3 | $134,327 |
| Analyst | 3 | $100,000 |
| Specialist | 3 | $115,188 |
| Systems Engineer | 3 | $105,665 |
Top worksite states
IL
51 filings
CA
43 filings
TX
12 filings
ME
6 filings
NJ
5 filings
AZ
4 filings
MN
3 filings
IN
3 filings
OH
2 filings
WA
2 filings
Year-over-year trend
Abbott filed 173 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 136 in FY2026 — a decrease of 21.4%.
Abbott H-1B FAQs
Does Abbott sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Abbott filed 136 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #294 nationally. A labor condition application (LCA) is the required first step before an H-1B petition, so this filing volume is a strong signal of active sponsorship.
What is Abbott's H-1B approval rate?
97.8% of Abbott's FY2026 H-1B filings were certified by the Department of Labor. Note that LCA certification is distinct from USCIS petition approval, but a high certification rate indicates clean, compliant filings.
How much does Abbott pay H-1B workers?
Abbott's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $130,354 (average $133,640). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Abbott sponsor most on H-1B?
Manager leads with 11 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $148,527. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Abbott hire H-1B workers?
IL is Abbott's top H-1B worksite state with 51 filings in FY2026, followed by CA (43) and TX (12). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Abbott?
No employer can guarantee lottery selection, but wage levels matter: under the 2026 wage-weighted system, Level I filings get 1 entry while Level IV get 4. Based on Abbott's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 2.8 entries per filing. Higher-wage offers at the same employer carry better odds.
Other top H-1B sponsors
Hubspot
137 filings
University Of Miami
137 filings
Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center
136 filings
F5
136 filings
Data source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification — Labor Condition Application disclosure data, FY2024–FY2026. An LCA is filed by the employer before an H-1B petition; disclosure data does not indicate USCIS petition outcomes. Last updated: October 2026.