Lonza Houston
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 48 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing
- Main U.S. filing address: Houston, TX
At a glance
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 100% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $119,755, median prevailing wage $98,925.
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Percentiles from Lonza Houston's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 30% of filings
Mid-level · 23% of filings
Senior · 10% of filings
Expert · 38% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $80,579 | 12 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 9 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 4 |
| Expert · Level IV | $148,000 | 15 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Lonza Houston files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 2 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | $113,658 | 38 |
| Boston, MA | $139,000 | 10 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $68,371 |
| 25th | $86,585 |
| 50th (median) | $119,755 |
| 75th | $146,500 |
| 90th | $158,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $85,000 | $75,594 | $95,250 | 10 |
| FY2021 | $95,500 | $79,875 | $105,750 | 16 |
| FY2022 | $105,394 | $95,000 | $135,000 | 17 |
| FY2023 | $105,000 | $97,293 | $121,219 | 17 |
| FY2024 | $110,254 | $82,639 | $131,648 | 17 |
| FY2025 | $120,000 | $101,804 | $141,140 | 17 |
| FY2026 | $119,510 | $84,484 | $148,000 | 31 |
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 Lonza Houston
Lonza Houston's filings list its industry as Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing (Manufacturing sector, NAICS 3254). Its main U.S. filing address is in Houston, TX and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Industrial Engineer, Biological Technician and Biochemist and the main metro areas are Houston, TX and Boston, MA. The most common wage level in those years is Level IV (expert).
Questions
Does Lonza Houston sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Lonza Houston filed 48 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 Lonza Houston pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Lonza Houston's H-1B filings is $119,755; half of filings fall between $86,585 and $146,500. Bonus and stock are not included.