Eli Lilly and Company Chemical Engineer salary
Based on 40 H-1B filings by Eli Lilly and Company, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Process Engineer
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $87,066 |
| 25th | $125,426 |
| 50th (median) | $140,520 |
| 75th | $166,950 |
| 90th | $187,098 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 5 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 2 |
| FY2022 | – | – | – | 6 |
| FY2023 | $98,437 | $94,140 | $143,659 | 11 |
| FY2024 | – | – | – | 5 |
| FY2025 | $139,545 | $111,000 | $164,580 | 30 |
| FY2026 | $143,186 | $129,416 | $194,487 | 10 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (Indiana 35). 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 | 1 |
| Level II · Qualified | too few | 8 |
| Level III · Experienced | too few | 4 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $150,000 | 27 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a chemical engineer make at Eli Lilly and Company?
In H-1B filings, Eli Lilly and Company's median base salary for Chemical Engineer is $140,520; half of filings fall between $125,426 and $166,950. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Eli Lilly and Company sponsor H-1B visas for chemical engineers?
Yes. Eli Lilly and Company filed 40 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 17-2041 (Chemical Engineers), 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