Eli Lilly and Company Biochemist salary
Based on 28 H-1B filings by Eli Lilly and Company, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $91,495 |
| 25th | $108,323 |
| 50th (median) | $145,432 |
| 75th | $155,768 |
| 90th | $175,289 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 2 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 3 |
| FY2022 | – | – | – | 5 |
| FY2023 | – | – | – | 4 |
| FY2024 | $137,932 | $100,035 | $152,257 | 14 |
| FY2025 | $105,380 | $91,559 | $154,000 | 13 |
| FY2026 | $146,970 | $139,000 | $161,223 | 15 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (Massachusetts 14). Figure: average salary in that state.
By city
Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | too few | 5 |
| Level II · Qualified | too few | 4 |
| Level III · Experienced | too few | 4 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $152,446 | 15 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a biochemist make at Eli Lilly and Company?
In H-1B filings, Eli Lilly and Company's median base salary for Biochemist is $145,432; half of filings fall between $108,323 and $155,768. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Eli Lilly and Company sponsor H-1B visas for biochemists?
Yes. Eli Lilly and Company filed 28 certified Labor Condition Applications for this role in FY2025–FY2026. A filing is a step before the visa petition, not an approval.
Which job titles are included?
Filings are grouped by occupation code 19-1021 (Biochemists and Biophysicists), so this page covers every job title Eli Lilly and Company filed under that code.
Where does this data come from?
The U.S. Department of Labor's public LCA disclosure files, updated every quarter. Methodology