Johnson & Johnson H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Johnson & Johnson filed 119 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #349 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 18.5% from last year.
Of those filings, 100.0% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $165,500, 31% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
70% of Johnson & Johnson's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 3.1 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Johnson & Johnson's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Scientist (12 cases), Data Scientist (9 cases), Manager (8 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in NJ (64), PA (20), CA (14).
FY2026 filings
119
Rank #349 nationally
Approval rate
100.0%
119 certified
Median salary
$165,500
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
3.1×
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. 70% of Johnson & Johnson's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 3.1 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Scientist | 12 | $145,593 |
| Data Scientist | 9 | $152,428 |
| Manager | 8 | $169,050 |
| Associate Director | 5 | $200,000 |
| Director | 3 | $285,000 |
| IT Manager | 2 | $172,600 |
| IT Senior Manager | 2 | $206,200 |
| Postdoc Data Science Dermatology Imaging | 2 | $113,058 |
| Product Lead Engineer | 2 | $172,950 |
| Technical Product Owner | 2 | $164,550 |
Top worksite states
NJ
64 filings
PA
20 filings
CA
14 filings
MA
7 filings
FL
6 filings
WA
3 filings
IN
1 filings
MI
1 filings
TX
1 filings
AZ
1 filings
Year-over-year trend
Johnson & Johnson filed 146 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 119 in FY2026 — a decrease of 18.5%.
Johnson & Johnson H-1B FAQs
Does Johnson & Johnson sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Johnson & Johnson filed 119 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #349 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 Johnson & Johnson's H-1B approval rate?
100.0% of Johnson & Johnson'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 Johnson & Johnson pay H-1B workers?
Johnson & Johnson's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $165,500 (average $166,890). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Johnson & Johnson sponsor most on H-1B?
Scientist leads with 12 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $145,593. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Johnson & Johnson hire H-1B workers?
NJ is Johnson & Johnson's top H-1B worksite state with 64 filings in FY2026, followed by PA (20) and CA (14). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Johnson & Johnson?
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 Johnson & Johnson's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 3.1 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.