Pfizer H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Pfizer filed 45 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026 (through Q3), ranking #1036 out of 1,150 sponsoring employers in our database — down 39.2% from the same period last year.
Of those filings, 100.00% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $128,358, 7% above the median across listed employers of $120,519.
56% of Pfizer's filings with a reported wage level were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an estimated average of 2.6 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Pfizer's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 (through Q3) were Manager (12 cases), Scientist (12 cases), Manager Solution Delivery (2 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in CA (9), MA (9), CT (7).
FY2026 (through Q3) filings
45
Rank #1036 nationally
DOL certified %
100.00%
45 certified
Median salary
$128,358
Listed-employer median $120,519
Est. avg. lottery entries
2.6×
Wage-weighted system · estimated from LCA wage mix
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. 56% of Pfizer's FY2026 (through Q3) filings with a reported wage level were Level III or above, giving its candidates an estimated average of 2.6 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Manager | 12 | $145,584 |
| Scientist | 12 | $132,523 |
| Manager Solution Delivery | 2 | $120,800 |
| Director | 2 | $188,239 |
| Associate Director | 2 | $116,000 |
| Postdoctoral Fellow | 2 | $83,917 |
| Business System Analyst | 1 | $119,607 |
| Mgr. | 1 | $139,100 |
| Manager Statistical Programming | 1 | $181,014 |
| Statistical Programming Lead | 1 | $115,586 |
Top worksite states
CA
9 filings
MA
9 filings
CT
7 filings
WA
5 filings
TX
4 filings
PA
2 filings
NJ
2 filings
NC
2 filings
NY
2 filings
MI
1 filings
Year-over-year trend
Pfizer filings — a decrease of 39.2% versus the same period last year.
Pfizer H-1B FAQs
Does Pfizer sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Pfizer filed 45 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026 (through Q3), ranking #1036 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 Pfizer's H-1B certification rate?
100.00% of Pfizer's FY2026 (through Q3) H-1B filings were certified by the Department of Labor. Note that LCA certification is distinct from USCIS petition approval: a certified LCA means the Department of Labor accepted the filing, not that a petition will be approved.
How much does Pfizer pay H-1B workers?
Pfizer's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 (through Q3) was $128,358 (average $135,379). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Pfizer sponsor most on H-1B?
Manager leads with 12 filings in FY2026 (through Q3) at an average offered salary of $145,584. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Pfizer hire H-1B workers?
CA is Pfizer's top H-1B worksite state with 9 filings in FY2026 (through Q3), followed by MA (9) and CT (7). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Pfizer?
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 Pfizer's FY2026 (through Q3) wage mix, its candidates averaged an estimated 2.6 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 (through Q3). An LCA is filed by the employer before an H-1B petition; disclosure data does not indicate USCIS petition outcomes. Last updated: October 2026.