Genentech H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Genentech filed 168 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #244 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — up 5.7% from last year.
Of those filings, 90.5% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $140,656, 11% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
59% of Genentech's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 2.7 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Genentech's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Scientist (31 cases), Data Scientist (10 cases), Machine Learning Scientist (5 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in CA (147), OR (9), NY (4).
FY2026 filings
168
Rank #244 nationally
Approval rate
90.5%
152 certified
Median salary
$140,656
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
2.7×
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. 59% of Genentech's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 2.7 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Scientist | 31 | $126,636 |
| Data Scientist | 10 | $145,820 |
| Machine Learning Scientist | 5 | $168,180 |
| Postdoctoral Fellow | 5 | $91,323 |
| Business Systems Analyst | 4 | $161,990 |
| Statistician | 4 | $135,675 |
| Machine Learning Engineer | 4 | $139,350 |
| Automation Engineer | 4 | $138,512 |
| Analytical Data Science Analyst | 3 | $106,300 |
| Manager Business Development Project Leader | 2 | $179,982 |
Top worksite states
CA
147 filings
OR
9 filings
NY
4 filings
MA
3 filings
KY
2 filings
PA
2 filings
NC
1 filings
Year-over-year trend
Genentech filed 159 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 168 in FY2026 — an increase of 5.7%.
Genentech H-1B FAQs
Does Genentech sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Genentech filed 168 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #244 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 Genentech's H-1B approval rate?
90.5% of Genentech'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 Genentech pay H-1B workers?
Genentech's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $140,656 (average $145,646). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Genentech sponsor most on H-1B?
Scientist leads with 31 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $126,636. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Genentech hire H-1B workers?
CA is Genentech's top H-1B worksite state with 147 filings in FY2026, followed by OR (9) and NY (4). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Genentech?
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 Genentech's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 2.7 entries per filing. Higher-wage offers at the same employer carry better odds.
Other top H-1B sponsors
Bayer
169 filings
Montefiore Medical Center
169 filings
Dish Wireless
166 filings
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
166 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.