Elanco
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 49 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Scientific Research and Development Services
- Main U.S. filing address: Indianapolis, IN
At a glance
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 92% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $100,000, median prevailing wage $84,677.
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Percentiles from Elanco's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 29% of filings
Mid-level · 27% of filings
Senior · 29% of filings
Expert · 15% of filings
Level medians mix different jobs, so a higher level can show a lower median. Within one job, pay rises with level.
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $95,000 | 14 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $90,000 | 13 |
| Senior · Level III | $118,548 | 14 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 7 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Elanco files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 2 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis, IN | $114,000 | 25 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $90,000 | 12 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $84,000 |
| 25th | $90,000 |
| 50th (median) | $100,000 |
| 75th | $120,000 |
| 90th | $136,000 |
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 Elanco
Elanco'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 Indianapolis, IN and its filings in the data run from FY2025 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Industrial Engineer, Biochemist and Production Manager and the main metro areas are Indianapolis, IN, St. Joseph, MO and Fort Dodge, IA. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does Elanco sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Elanco filed 49 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 Elanco pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Elanco's H-1B filings is $100,000; half of filings fall between $90,000 and $120,000. Bonus and stock are not included.