Iqvia H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Iqvia filed 153 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #265 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 6.7% from last year.
Of those filings, 76.5% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $140,899, 11% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
52% of Iqvia'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.
Iqvia's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Consultant (49 cases), Engagement Manager (9 cases), Associate Director (8 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in PA (35), CA (23), NY (17).
FY2026 filings
153
Rank #265 nationally
Approval rate
76.5%
117 certified
Median salary
$140,899
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. 52% of Iqvia'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 |
|---|---|---|
| Consultant | 49 | $136,426 |
| Engagement Manager | 9 | $190,326 |
| Associate Director | 8 | $157,055 |
| Associate Principal | 7 | $216,232 |
| Architect | 7 | $156,374 |
| Software Development Engineer | 7 | $127,320 |
| Manager | 6 | $147,757 |
| Analyst | 5 | $88,523 |
| Director | 4 | $201,414 |
| AI Engineer | 4 | $134,413 |
Top worksite states
PA
35 filings
CA
23 filings
NY
17 filings
TX
16 filings
NJ
15 filings
NC
11 filings
AZ
11 filings
MA
8 filings
IL
3 filings
FL
3 filings
Year-over-year trend
Iqvia filed 164 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 153 in FY2026 — a decrease of 6.7%.
Iqvia H-1B FAQs
Does Iqvia sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Iqvia filed 153 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #265 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 Iqvia's H-1B approval rate?
76.5% of Iqvia's FY2026 H-1B filings were certified by the Department of Labor, with 1 denied. Note that LCA certification is distinct from USCIS petition approval, but a high certification rate indicates clean, compliant filings.
How much does Iqvia pay H-1B workers?
Iqvia's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $140,899 (average $149,694). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Iqvia sponsor most on H-1B?
Consultant leads with 49 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $136,426. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Iqvia hire H-1B workers?
PA is Iqvia's top H-1B worksite state with 35 filings in FY2026, followed by CA (23) and NY (17). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Iqvia?
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 Iqvia'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
Rutgers University
154 filings
University Of Washington
154 filings
Schneider Electric
153 filings
Indeed
152 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.