Sanofi H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Sanofi filed 88 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #482 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 44.0% from last year.
Of those filings, 86.4% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $127,796, 1% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
61% of Sanofi's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 2.9 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Sanofi's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Scientist (25 cases), Director (5 cases), Associate Director (4 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in MA (58), NJ (25), PA (5).
FY2026 filings
88
Rank #482 nationally
Approval rate
86.4%
76 certified
Median salary
$127,796
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
2.9×
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. 61% of Sanofi's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 2.9 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Scientist | 25 | $117,994 |
| Director | 5 | $173,695 |
| Associate Director | 4 | $153,908 |
| Associate Scientist | 3 | $79,527 |
| Research Associate | 3 | $82,327 |
| Cmc Project Manager | 2 | $148,000 |
| Associate Statistical Project Leader | 2 | $117,608 |
| Project Biostatistics Lead | 2 | $147,000 |
| Data Engineer | 2 | $114,088 |
| Turing AI Precision Engine Plo | 1 | $238,285 |
Top worksite states
MA
58 filings
NJ
25 filings
PA
5 filings
Year-over-year trend
Sanofi filed 157 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 88 in FY2026 — a decrease of 44.0%.
Sanofi H-1B FAQs
Does Sanofi sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Sanofi filed 88 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #482 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 Sanofi's H-1B approval rate?
86.4% of Sanofi'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 Sanofi pay H-1B workers?
Sanofi's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $127,796 (average $132,206). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Sanofi sponsor most on H-1B?
Scientist leads with 25 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $117,994. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Sanofi hire H-1B workers?
MA is Sanofi's top H-1B worksite state with 58 filings in FY2026, followed by NJ (25) and PA (5). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Sanofi?
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 Sanofi's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 2.9 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.