La Jolla Institute for Immunology
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 20 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Scientific Research and Development Services
- Main U.S. filing address: La Jolla, CA
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What La Jolla Institute for Immunology hires for
Bar: share of La Jolla Institute for Immunology's filings. Figure: median base salary.
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| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Molecular and Cellular Biologist | $71,760 | 17 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at La Jolla Institute for Immunology.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 60% of filings
Mid-level · 25% of filings
Senior · 10% of filings
Expert · 5% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $71,760 | 12 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 5 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 2 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 1 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where La Jolla Institute for Immunology files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
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| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego, CA | $71,760 | 19 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $70,324 |
| 25th | $70,999 |
| 50th (median) | $71,760 |
| 75th | $84,963 |
| 90th | $89,575 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $56,200 | $54,471 | $62,500 | 23 |
| FY2021 | $61,328 | $58,506 | $68,501 | 20 |
| FY2022 | $62,400 | $62,140 | $68,500 | 19 |
| FY2023 | $67,808 | $59,309 | $71,210 | 18 |
| FY2024 | $70,990 | $70,000 | $71,429 | 12 |
| FY2025 | $70,999 | $70,992 | $71,570 | 10 |
| FY2026 | $78,531 | $71,760 | $85,322 | 10 |
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 La Jolla Institute for Immunology
La Jolla Institute for Immunology'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 La Jolla, 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, Biological Technician and Management Consultant and the main metro areas are San Diego, CA. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does La Jolla Institute for Immunology sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. La Jolla Institute for Immunology filed 20 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 La Jolla Institute for Immunology pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on La Jolla Institute for Immunology's H-1B filings is $71,760; half of filings fall between $70,999 and $84,963. Bonus and stock are not included.