Bayer H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Bayer filed 169 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #242 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — up 3.7% from last year.
Of those filings, 95.9% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $136,116, 8% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
83% of Bayer's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 3.3 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Bayer's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Data Engineer (13 cases), Data Scientist (13 cases), Software Engineer (11 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in MO (65), NJ (19), CA (16).
Bayer appears to be a cap-exempt type employer (such as a university, nonprofit research organization, or hospital). Cap-exempt employers can sponsor H-1B workers at any time of year without going through the annual lottery — always confirm directly with the employer's immigration team.
FY2026 filings
169
Rank #242 nationally
Approval rate
95.9%
162 certified
Median salary
$136,116
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
3.3×
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. 83% of Bayer's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 3.3 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Data Engineer | 13 | $147,615 |
| Data Scientist | 13 | $145,030 |
| Software Engineer | 11 | $137,094 |
| Engineer | 8 | $166,528 |
| Scientist | 6 | $118,877 |
| Data Analyst | 3 | $122,902 |
| Process Engineer | 3 | $108,385 |
| Mechanical Maintenance Engineer | 3 | $102,000 |
| Automation Engineer | 3 | $117,930 |
| Buyer | 2 | $75,344 |
Top worksite states
MO
65 filings
NJ
19 filings
CA
16 filings
PA
15 filings
TX
9 filings
IA
6 filings
LA
5 filings
WA
5 filings
MA
5 filings
IL
5 filings
Year-over-year trend
Bayer filed 163 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 169 in FY2026 — an increase of 3.7%.
Bayer H-1B FAQs
Does Bayer sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Bayer filed 169 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #242 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 Bayer's H-1B approval rate?
95.9% of Bayer'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 Bayer pay H-1B workers?
Bayer's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $136,116 (average $140,159). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Bayer sponsor most on H-1B?
Data Engineer leads with 13 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $147,615. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Bayer hire H-1B workers?
MO is Bayer's top H-1B worksite state with 65 filings in FY2026, followed by NJ (19) and CA (16). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Bayer?
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 Bayer's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 3.3 entries per filing. Higher-wage offers at the same employer carry better odds.
Other top H-1B sponsors
University Of Maryland College Park
172 filings
Airbnb
169 filings
Montefiore Medical Center
169 filings
Genentech
168 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.