Astrazeneca H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Astrazeneca filed 99 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #423 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 25.0% from last year.
Of those filings, 99.0% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $155,000, 23% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
41% of Astrazeneca's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 2.4 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Astrazeneca's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Scientist (30 cases), Associate Director (8 cases), Statistician (8 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in MD (59), MA (23), DE (11).
FY2026 filings
99
Rank #423 nationally
Approval rate
99.0%
98 certified
Median salary
$155,000
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
2.4×
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. 41% of Astrazeneca's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 2.4 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Scientist | 30 | $127,978 |
| Associate Director | 8 | $159,756 |
| Statistician | 8 | $151,098 |
| Director | 6 | $208,186 |
| Manager | 3 | $165,063 |
| Global Development Medical Director | 3 | $293,910 |
| Regulatory Affairs Director | 2 | $248,886 |
| Content Production Delivery Manager | 2 | $169,000 |
| Statistical Programming Director | 2 | $221,651 |
| Statistical Science Associate Director | 2 | $191,088 |
Top worksite states
MD
59 filings
MA
23 filings
DE
11 filings
CA
2 filings
NC
2 filings
VA
1 filings
NY
1 filings
Year-over-year trend
Astrazeneca filed 132 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 99 in FY2026 — a decrease of 25.0%.
Astrazeneca H-1B FAQs
Does Astrazeneca sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Astrazeneca filed 99 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #423 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 Astrazeneca's H-1B approval rate?
99.0% of Astrazeneca'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 Astrazeneca pay H-1B workers?
Astrazeneca's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $155,000 (average $167,604). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Astrazeneca sponsor most on H-1B?
Scientist leads with 30 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $127,978. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Astrazeneca hire H-1B workers?
MD is Astrazeneca's top H-1B worksite state with 59 filings in FY2026, followed by MA (23) and DE (11). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Astrazeneca?
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 Astrazeneca's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 2.4 entries per filing. Higher-wage offers at the same employer carry better odds.
Other top H-1B sponsors
Medical College Of Wisconsin
100 filings
Navy Federal Credit Union
100 filings
Black & Veatch
99 filings
Blackstone
99 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.