Biogen H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Biogen filed 60 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #734 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 40.6% from last year.
Of those filings, 100.0% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $137,342, 9% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
77% of Biogen'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.
Biogen's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Scientist (10 cases), Analyst (9 cases), Manager (8 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in MA (38), NC (19), CA (3).
FY2026 filings
60
Rank #734 nationally
Approval rate
100.0%
60 certified
Median salary
$137,342
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. 77% of Biogen'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 |
|---|---|---|
| Scientist | 10 | $129,819 |
| Analyst | 9 | $120,046 |
| Manager | 8 | $141,906 |
| Director | 4 | $227,994 |
| Assoc Director | 3 | $185,402 |
| Biostatistician | 3 | $134,667 |
| Associate Director | 3 | $161,934 |
| Engineer | 3 | $96,269 |
| Applications Administrator | 2 | $140,782 |
| Associate Scientist | 2 | $84,198 |
Top worksite states
MA
38 filings
NC
19 filings
CA
3 filings
Year-over-year trend
Biogen filed 101 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 60 in FY2026 — a decrease of 40.6%.
Biogen H-1B FAQs
Does Biogen sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Biogen filed 60 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #734 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 Biogen's H-1B approval rate?
100.0% of Biogen'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 Biogen pay H-1B workers?
Biogen's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $137,342 (average $137,194). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Biogen sponsor most on H-1B?
Scientist leads with 10 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $129,819. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Biogen hire H-1B workers?
MA is Biogen's top H-1B worksite state with 38 filings in FY2026, followed by NC (19) and CA (3). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Biogen?
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 Biogen'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
Trenmor
61 filings
Arup Laboratories
60 filings
Blue Yonder
60 filings
Engineering Technology Associates
60 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.