H-1B filings

Does Abbott Laboratories sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Abbott Laboratories filed 232 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 71 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 190 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

This page uses public government filings. A filing does not guarantee that the employer will sponsor you. This information is not legal advice.

Status on October 22, 2026: USCIS does not collect the $100,000 payment on new H-1B petitions for workers outside the U.S. while court orders stand. Appeals are pending, so this can change. USCIS H-1B FAQ

Labor condition applications by fiscal year

Fiscal year	Filed	Certified	Workers
2026	71	71	71
2025	79	79	79
2024	82	82	82

An employer files a labor condition application with the Department of Labor before it files an H-1B petition. A certified application is not an approved visa. The U.S. fiscal year runs from October 1 to September 30.

USCIS decisions on H-1B petitions by fiscal year

Fiscal year	New: approved	Continuing: approved	Continuing: denied
2026	7	52	0
2025	13	66	1
2024	9	43	1

New petitions are for first H-1B employment. Continuing petitions are for extensions and for workers who change employers.

Typical roles and wage ranges

Job title	Applications	Wage range per year	Median
Senior Software Engineer	11	$110,000 - $149,365	$126,000
Senior Systems Analyst	5	$90,000 - $116,000	$110,000
Statistician	5	$84,000 - $125,029	$86,000
Staff Software Engineer	3	$143,000 - $158,000	$145,000
Manager, Procurement	3	$100,000 - $159,000	$125,000
Quality Engineer	3	$70,000 - $90,000	$85,000
Senior Analyst, Workday Reporting	2	$90,000 - $100,000	$100,000
Senior Quality Professional	2	$93,000 - $99,000	$99,000
Director, IT Architecture	2	$205,000 - $205,000	$205,000
Senior Wan Engineer	2	$122,000 - $141,960	$141,960

Wages are the rates the employer stated in its applications. Actual pay can differ.

Top locations

Location	Applications
Abbott Park, IL	71
Waukegan, IL	32
Lake Forest, IL	27
Irving, TX	26
Chicago, IL	17
Columbus, OH	9
Austin, TX	8
Santa Clara, CA	7
Maple Grove, MN	6
Buffalo Grove, IL	5

Sources

U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Program (H-1B, H-1B1, E-3) Disclosure Data. Period: FY2024, FY2025, FY2026 Q1-Q3. Retrieved on October 23, 2026.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, H-1B Employer Data Hub. Period: FY2024, FY2025, FY2026 Q1-Q3. Retrieved on October 23, 2026.
National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD2024). Period: Collection year 2024. Retrieved on October 23, 2026.

Data release 2026q3, built on October 23, 2026.