Scientist H-1B Sponsors
Which companies sponsor H-1B visas for Scientists? Below are the top employers by FY2026 filing volume, the median offered salary, and the DOL LCA certification rate — all from 1.5M+ official Department of Labor disclosure records.
FY2026 filings
2,367
Median salary
$115,357
DOL LCA certification rate
86.6%
Top 10 Companies Sponsoring Scientists
| # | Company | H-1B filings | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington University | 103 | 4.4% |
| 2 | University Of Wisconsin System | 85 | 3.6% |
| 3 | Regeneron | 64 | 2.7% |
| 4 | Abbvie | 63 | 2.7% |
| 5 | Merck | 62 | 2.6% |
| 6 | Uber | 45 | 1.9% |
| 7 | National Institutes Of Health Hhs | 44 | 1.9% |
| 8 | Triad National Security | 43 | 1.8% |
| 9 | Bristol Myers Squibb | 42 | 1.8% |
| 10 | St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | 41 | 1.7% |
Scientist H-1B FAQs
Which companies sponsor H-1B visas for Scientists?
The top sponsors in FY2026 include Washington University, University Of Wisconsin System, Regeneron — ranked by official DOL filing counts in the table above.
What is the median H-1B salary for Scientists?
The median offered annual salary was $115,357 across 2,367 FY2026 DOL filings. Use it as a benchmark when evaluating offers.
How many H-1B filings named this title?
2,367 Labor Condition Applications in FY2026, with a DOL LCA certification rate of 86.6%. Remember: DOL certification covers the LCA paperwork — it is not a USCIS petition approval rate.
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