Alcon Research
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 97 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing
- Main U.S. filing address: Fort Worth, TX
At a glance
- Alcon Research hires mid-level. 45% of its filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B employers.
- Most filed: Mechanical Engineer. 18% of its filings. After that come Software Engineer and Biomedical Engineer.
- Often files at the prevailing wage. 92% of filings are at exactly the prevailing wage, which at Alcon Research's jobs and locations has a median of $105,109.
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Percentiles from Alcon Research's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Alcon Research hires for
Bar: share of Alcon Research's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 89% of filings (19 occupations in total).
Show all 3 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineer | $98,987 | 17 |
| Software Engineer | $141,898 | 15 |
| Biomedical Engineer | $97,334 | 14 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Alcon Research.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 13% of filings
Mid-level · 45% of filings
Senior · 15% of filings
Expert · 26% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $73,154 | 11 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $91,947 | 38 |
| Senior · Level III | $116,459 | 13 |
| Expert · Level IV | $136,376 | 22 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Alcon Research files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 3 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | $92,040 | 33 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $130,541 | 31 |
| Atlanta, GA | $93,205 | 17 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $75,151 |
| 25th | $87,110 |
| 50th (median) | $106,673 |
| 75th | $132,912 |
| 90th | $152,048 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $77,750 | $55,141 | $101,605 | 37 |
| FY2021 | $84,259 | $74,140 | $105,420 | 66 |
| FY2022 | $105,082 | $93,881 | $122,314 | 46 |
| FY2023 | $80,122 | $66,378 | $103,017 | 56 |
| FY2024 | $94,349 | $77,584 | $120,765 | 79 |
| FY2025 | $116,665 | $92,040 | $136,682 | 66 |
| FY2026 | $93,205 | $76,794 | $118,354 | 31 |
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 Alcon Research
Alcon Research's filings list its industry as Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing (Manufacturing sector, NAICS 3254). Its main U.S. filing address is in Fort Worth, TX and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Mechanical Engineer, Software Engineer and Biomedical Engineer and the main metro areas are Dallas, TX, Los Angeles, CA and Atlanta, GA. The most common wage level in those years is Level II (mid-level).
Questions
Does Alcon Research sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Alcon Research filed 97 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 Alcon Research pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Alcon Research's H-1B filings is $106,673; half of filings fall between $87,110 and $132,912. Bonus and stock are not included.