10x Genomics
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 52 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Scientific Research and Development Services
- Main U.S. filing address: Pleasanton, CA
At a glance
- 10x Genomics hires at the expert level. 48% of its filings are Level IV, 2.7 times the share across all H-1B employers (18%).
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 94% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $176,500, median prevailing wage $156,270.
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Percentiles from 10x Genomics's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What 10x Genomics hires for
Bar: share of 10x Genomics's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 92% of filings (14 occupations in total).
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| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $188,000 | 15 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at 10x Genomics.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 12% of filings
Mid-level · 8% of filings
Senior · 33% of filings
Expert · 48% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 6 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 4 |
| Senior · Level III | $181,000 | 17 |
| Expert · Level IV | $190,000 | 25 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where 10x Genomics files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
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| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $165,000 | 41 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $106,000 |
| 25th | $140,000 |
| 50th (median) | $176,500 |
| 75th | $191,250 |
| 90th | $219,500 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $122,000 | $100,000 | $160,000 | 17 |
| FY2021 | $130,000 | $102,000 | $142,000 | 39 |
| FY2022 | $138,000 | $120,000 | $168,000 | 50 |
| FY2023 | $135,000 | $122,500 | $181,750 | 23 |
| FY2024 | $175,000 | $150,000 | $188,000 | 41 |
| FY2025 | $162,500 | $127,500 | $191,250 | 28 |
| FY2026 | $179,000 | $160,000 | $192,500 | 24 |
Pay vs. prevailing wage
Filing at exactly the prevailing wage does not mean low pay: at senior levels and in high-cost areas the prevailing wage itself is high.
About 10x Genomics
10x Genomics's filings list its industry as Scientific Research and Development Services (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector, NAICS 5417). Its main U.S. filing address is in Pleasanton, CA and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Software Engineer, Biochemist and Biomedical Engineer and the main metro areas are San Francisco, CA, Austin, TX and Orlando, FL. The most common wage level in those years is Level IV (expert).
Questions
Does 10x Genomics sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. 10x Genomics filed 52 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications in FY2025–FY2026, the latest two fiscal years. The most recent filing in the data is from FY2026 Q3. A certified LCA is a step before the H-1B petition; it is not a visa approval.
How much does 10x Genomics pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on 10x Genomics's H-1B filings is $176,500; half of filings fall between $140,000 and $191,250. Bonus and stock are not included.