Takeda H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Takeda filed 139 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #287 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 21.5% from last year.
Of those filings, 76.3% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $156,864, 24% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
68% of Takeda'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.
Takeda's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Manager (20 cases), Scientist (15 cases), Associate Director (11 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in MA (124), IL (3), PA (2).
FY2026 filings
139
Rank #287 nationally
Approval rate
76.3%
106 certified
Median salary
$156,864
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. 68% of Takeda'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 |
|---|---|---|
| Manager | 20 | $158,563 |
| Scientist | 15 | $151,183 |
| Associate Director | 11 | $198,044 |
| Associate Scientist | 6 | $115,468 |
| Research Investigator | 6 | $110,826 |
| Director | 5 | $240,364 |
| Research Associate | 4 | $87,160 |
| Medical Director | 3 | $295,408 |
| Engineer | 3 | $123,674 |
| Research Associate Scientist | 3 | $118,804 |
Top worksite states
MA
124 filings
IL
3 filings
PA
2 filings
VA
2 filings
TX
2 filings
GA
1 filings
MI
1 filings
WA
1 filings
NC
1 filings
MS
1 filings
Year-over-year trend
Takeda filed 177 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 139 in FY2026 — a decrease of 21.5%.
Takeda H-1B FAQs
Does Takeda sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Takeda filed 139 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #287 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 Takeda's H-1B approval rate?
76.3% of Takeda'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 Takeda pay H-1B workers?
Takeda's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $156,864 (average $159,079). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Takeda sponsor most on H-1B?
Manager leads with 20 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $158,563. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Takeda hire H-1B workers?
MA is Takeda's top H-1B worksite state with 124 filings in FY2026, followed by IL (3) and PA (2). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Takeda?
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 Takeda'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
Indiana University
139 filings
Indiana University Indianapolis
139 filings
Nyu Grossman School Of Medicine
138 filings
Squad Software
138 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.