H-1B filings

Does The Salk Institute for Biological Studies sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. The Salk Institute for Biological Studies filed 95 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 17 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 60 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	17	15	15
2025	39	36	36
2024	39	36	36

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
2026	4	6
2025	17	13
2024	15	5

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
Postdoctoral Fellow	52	$58,240 - $87,550	$76,000
Staff Scientist	8	$67,500 - $87,550	$81,200
Research Scientist	6	$79,000 - $109,746	$82,000
Research Assistant II	4	$46,800 - $59,960	$50,960
Senior Research Associate	4	$71,000 - $77,500	$77,500
Research Assistant III	3	$58,240 - $72,750	$64,896
Sr. Research Associate	2	$79,500 - $81,920	$81,920
Bioinformatics Analyst II	2	$85,000 - $95,429	$95,429
Sr. Project Manager, Grants Development	2	$122,548 - $122,548	$122,548
Staff Researcher	2	$73,800 - $80,000	$80,000

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
La Jolla, CA	93
San Diego, CA	2

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.