Illumina Molecular and Cellular Biologist salary
Based on 20 H-1B filings by Illumina, Inc., fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $96,297 |
| 25th | $115,607 |
| 50th (median) | $135,564 |
| 75th | $149,525 |
| 90th | $167,268 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $101,088 | $78,910 | $101,088 | 16 |
| FY2021 | $123,120 | $98,134 | $128,794 | 13 |
| FY2022 | $115,000 | $94,067 | $130,000 | 23 |
| FY2023 | $114,143 | $100,000 | $137,500 | 14 |
| FY2024 | $126,256 | $96,398 | $138,575 | 11 |
| FY2025 | $137,582 | $104,802 | $149,450 | 10 |
| FY2026 | $126,752 | $116,376 | $148,500 | 10 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (California 19). 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 | 7 |
| Level III · Experienced | too few | 7 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | too few | 5 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a molecular and cellular biologist make at Illumina?
In H-1B filings, Illumina, Inc.'s median base salary for Molecular and Cellular Biologist is $135,564; half of filings fall between $115,607 and $149,525. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Illumina sponsor H-1B visas for molecular and cellular biologists?
Yes. Illumina, Inc. filed 20 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 19-1029 (Molecular and Cellular Biologists), so this page covers every job title Illumina 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