Abbvie H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Abbvie filed 231 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #175 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 28.3% from last year.
Of those filings, 92.2% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $146,000, 16% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
78% of Abbvie's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 3.2 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Abbvie's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Scientist (63 cases), Manager (27 cases), Associate Director (16 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in IL (130), CA (36), MA (35).
FY2026 filings
231
Rank #175 nationally
Approval rate
92.2%
213 certified
Median salary
$146,000
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
3.2×
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. 78% of Abbvie's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 3.2 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Scientist | 63 | $132,964 |
| Manager | 27 | $159,597 |
| Associate Director | 16 | $184,180 |
| Engineer | 16 | $140,040 |
| Analyst | 9 | $110,772 |
| Director | 7 | $224,096 |
| Statistician | 7 | $140,386 |
| Research Scientist | 6 | $167,417 |
| Associate Scientist | 5 | $95,107 |
| Clinical Pharmacologist | 5 | $145,096 |
Top worksite states
IL
130 filings
CA
36 filings
MA
35 filings
NJ
10 filings
TX
5 filings
MN
3 filings
WA
2 filings
NC
2 filings
AZ
2 filings
MI
1 filings
Year-over-year trend
Abbvie filed 322 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 231 in FY2026 — a decrease of 28.3%.
Abbvie H-1B FAQs
Does Abbvie sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Abbvie filed 231 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #175 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 Abbvie's H-1B approval rate?
92.2% of Abbvie'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 Abbvie pay H-1B workers?
Abbvie's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $146,000 (average $151,102). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Abbvie sponsor most on H-1B?
Scientist leads with 63 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $132,964. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Abbvie hire H-1B workers?
IL is Abbvie's top H-1B worksite state with 130 filings in FY2026, followed by CA (36) and MA (35). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Abbvie?
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 Abbvie's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 3.2 entries per filing. Higher-wage offers at the same employer carry better odds.
Other top H-1B sponsors
University Of Minnesota
241 filings
Lowe'S
238 filings
University Of Alabama At Birmingham
230 filings
Infineon Technologies Americas
229 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.