Genentech
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 308 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Scientific Research and Development Services
- Headquarters: South San Francisco
- Founded 1976
- 14,815 employees (2016)
At a glance
- Most filed: Molecular and Cellular Biologist. 12% of its filings. After that come Medical Scientist and Data Scientist.
- Pays at a high floor. 57% of filings are at exactly the prevailing wage, which at Genentech's jobs and locations has a median of $128,606.
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Percentiles from Genentech's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Genentech hires for
Bar: share of Genentech's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 74% of filings (42 occupations in total).
Show all 11 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Molecular and Cellular Biologist | $120,488 | 38 |
| Medical Scientist | $141,000 | 37 |
| Data Scientist | $164,403 | 36 |
| Industrial Engineer | $126,963 | 25 |
| Statistician | $135,144 | 21 |
| Market Research Analyst | $159,328 | 20 |
| Systems Analyst | $168,397 | 15 |
| Chemist | $143,200 | 13 |
| Software Engineer | $168,321 | 12 |
| Biochemist | $116,429 | 12 |
| Systems Engineer / Architect | $173,638 | 10 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Genentech.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 14% of filings
Mid-level · 29% of filings
Senior · 26% of filings
Expert · 31% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $101,400 | 41 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $128,200 | 87 |
| Senior · Level III | $141,699 | 76 |
| Expert · Level IV | $168,397 | 91 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Genentech files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 3 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $146,078 | 251 |
| Portland, OR | $107,973 | 20 |
| San Diego, CA | $121,846 | 17 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $101,400 |
| 25th | $120,805 |
| 50th (median) | $141,500 |
| 75th | $167,933 |
| 90th | $194,834 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $120,994 | $108,403 | $139,001 | 158 |
| FY2021 | $123,626 | $105,578 | $146,396 | 128 |
| FY2022 | $127,483 | $111,987 | $146,682 | 164 |
| FY2023 | $146,304 | $122,725 | $167,100 | 136 |
| FY2024 | $143,770 | $119,600 | $166,400 | 121 |
| FY2025 | $141,500 | $116,825 | $168,397 | 156 |
| FY2026 | $141,699 | $124,391 | $165,272 | 152 |
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.
Job titles at Genentech
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scientist | $126,960 | $108k–$141.5k | 23 |
| Postdoctoral Fellow | $86,934 | $85.2k–$96.9k | 14 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Genentech
Genentech'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 South San Francisco, CA and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Molecular and Cellular Biologist, Medical Scientist and Data Scientist and the main metro areas are San Francisco, CA, Portland, OR and San Diego, CA. The most common wage level in those years is Level IV (expert).
- Founded
- 1976
- Headquarters
- South San Francisco
- Employees
- 14,815 (2016)
- Website
- gene.com
Company facts on this page: Wikidata. Salary data: U.S. Department of Labor.
Questions
Does Genentech sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Genentech filed 308 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 Genentech pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Genentech's H-1B filings is $141,500; half of filings fall between $120,805 and $167,933. Bonus and stock are not included.