Walgreen
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 115 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Main U.S. filing address: Deerfield, IL
At a glance
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 97% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $153,959, median prevailing wage $127,150.
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Percentiles from Walgreen's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Walgreen hires for
Bar: share of Walgreen's filings. Figure: median base salary.
Show all 2 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $147,441 | 53 |
| Software Engineer | $159,145 | 50 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Walgreen.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 21% of filings
Mid-level · 40% of filings
Senior · 19% of filings
Expert · 20% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $125,000 | 23 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $152,864 | 43 |
| Senior · Level III | $153,959 | 20 |
| Expert · Level IV | $190,243 | 22 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Walgreen files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 2 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $158,488 | 35 |
| Seattle, WA | $158,886 | 20 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $121,880 |
| 25th | $138,748 |
| 50th (median) | $153,959 |
| 75th | $165,942 |
| 90th | $191,994 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $133,474 | $119,257 | $142,262 | 11 |
| FY2021 | $113,547 | $107,411 | $122,907 | 15 |
| FY2022 | $91,645 | $85,826 | $103,485 | 14 |
| FY2023 | $150,473 | $137,000 | $180,000 | 114 |
| FY2024 | $141,440 | $125,472 | $154,500 | 35 |
| FY2025 | $151,216 | $130,000 | $160,000 | 57 |
| FY2026 | $158,294 | $144,113 | $172,744 | 58 |
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 Walgreen
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $132,076 | $118.4k–$144.2k | 28 |
| Pharmacy Manager | $156,539 | $153.2k–$167k | 24 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $159,671 | $153.6k–$180.7k | 15 |
| Software Engineer | $151,500 | $135k–$154.1k | 13 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Walgreen
Walgreen's filings list its industry in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS 44). Its main U.S. filing address is in Deerfield, IL and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Pharmacist, Software Engineer and Data Scientist and the main metro areas are Chicago, IL, Seattle, WA and Minneapolis, MN. The most common wage level in those years is Level II (mid-level).
Questions
Does Walgreen sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Walgreen filed 115 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 Walgreen pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Walgreen's H-1B filings is $153,959; half of filings fall between $138,748 and $165,942. Bonus and stock are not included.