Gsk H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Gsk filed 107 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #385 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — up 13.8% from last year.
Of those filings, 85.0% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $109,283, below the national H-1B median of $126,403.
20% of Gsk's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 2.0 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Gsk's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Scientist (11 cases), Data Engineer (9 cases), Software Engineer (9 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in PA (26), NC (12), CA (11).
FY2026 filings
107
Rank #385 nationally
Approval rate
85.0%
91 certified
Median salary
$109,283
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
2.0×
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. 20% of Gsk's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 2.0 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Scientist | 11 | $102,869 |
| Data Engineer | 9 | $109,772 |
| Software Engineer | 9 | $120,748 |
| Associate Director | 8 | $146,080 |
| Full Stack | 5 | $121,431 |
| Java Developer | 4 | $99,528 |
| Investigator | 4 | $117,092 |
| Software Developer | 3 | $117,867 |
| AI | 3 | $135,560 |
| Data Manager | 3 | $100,838 |
Top worksite states
PA
26 filings
NC
12 filings
CA
11 filings
TX
10 filings
NJ
9 filings
MA
9 filings
GA
7 filings
IL
5 filings
NY
4 filings
TN
3 filings
Year-over-year trend
Gsk filed 94 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 107 in FY2026 — an increase of 13.8%.
Gsk H-1B FAQs
Does Gsk sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Gsk filed 107 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #385 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 Gsk's H-1B approval rate?
85.0% of Gsk'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 Gsk pay H-1B workers?
Gsk's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $109,283 (average $112,836). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Gsk sponsor most on H-1B?
Scientist leads with 11 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $102,869. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Gsk hire H-1B workers?
PA is Gsk's top H-1B worksite state with 26 filings in FY2026, followed by NC (12) and CA (11). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Gsk?
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 Gsk's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 2.0 entries per filing. Higher-wage offers at the same employer carry better odds.
Other top H-1B sponsors
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.