Certification Rate
100%
2026 data Public-data reference Official source
AbbVie Bioresearch Center
11 H-1B petitions, 100% certified, $98,403 median salary, FY2023–2025.
NORTH CHICAGO, IL NAICS: 3254
The verdict
AbbVie Bioresearch Center filed 11 H-1B petitions, more than 87% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 100% with a $98,403 median offered wage.
- 11
- H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2025
- 100%
- DOL-certified
- $98,403
- median offered wage
- Top 13%
- of sponsors by volume
Based in NORTH CHICAGO, IL. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.
H-1B sponsorship profile: AbbVie Bioresearch Center. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, AbbVie Bioresearch Center filed 11 Labor Condition Applications covering 11 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2025. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 100% (11 certified of 11 filed), a useful proxy for how cleanly their prevailing-wage attestations pass the Labor Department’s preliminary review before USCIS adjudication.
Compensation spread. Offered wages on AbbVie Bioresearch Center’s H-1B petitions range from $73,000 at the low end to $134,437 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $98,403. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by ASSOCIATE SCIENTIST, PHARMACY II (2 petitions at $88,000 avg), followed by Sr. Scientist I, Purification Process Development and Senior Scientist I, Protein Analytical Characterization. H-1B salaries reported on LCAs must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for the role and worksite, so the spread also tracks wage-level geography and seniority.
Geographic footprint. AbbVie Bioresearch Center is headquartered in NORTH CHICAGO, IL under NAICS code 3254, and places H-1B workers across 1 state, most heavily in MA. Combined, these signals give a granular view of how one employer uses the H-1B program, volume, approval cleanliness, wage posture, and where the jobs actually sit on the map.
Where AbbVie Bioresearch Center ranks. By H-1B petition volume, AbbVie Bioresearch Center is #15,566 of 119,880 employers nationally and #763 of 5,284 employers headquartered in IL. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.
Avg. Salary
$98,403
Median Salary
$98,403
Total Workers
11
Compare with another sponsor
AbbVie Bioresearch Center vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.
Avg. offered wage$98,403 · 37% lower than JPMorgan Chase & Co
This sponsor
Peer
$155,291
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate100.0% · about the same as JPMorgan Chase & Co
This sponsor
Peer
99.6%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions11 · 100% lower than JPMorgan Chase & Co
This sponsor
Peer
11,961
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2025) 29.0%
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Salary Analysis
Compensation range for H-1B positions at AbbVie Bioresearch Center
Minimum
$73,000
Maximum
$134,437
Average Salary
$98,403
Wage vs. DOL Minimum
+15.1%
national avg +17.9%
Typical DOL Wage Level
Qualified (Level II)
54.5% of petitions
Full-Time Positions
100%
Primary Worksite County
WORCESTER CITY, MA
81.8% of petitions
Petition History
H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2025
FY2023 7 petitions · 85.7% certified · $96,571 avg
FY2024 2 petitions · 100% certified · $91,000 avg
FY2025 2 petitions · 50% certified · $112,219 avg
| Year | Petitions | Certified | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 7 | 6 | $96,571 |
| FY2024 | 2 | 2 | $91,000 |
| FY2025 | 2 | 1 | $112,219 |
Top Occupations
Most frequently sponsored job titles at AbbVie Bioresearch Center
| Job Title | Petitions | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| ASSOCIATE SCIENTIST, PHARMACY II | 2 | $88,000 |
| Sr. Scientist I, Purification Process Development | 1 | $134,437 |
| Senior Scientist I, Protein Analytical Characterization | 1 | $90,000 |
| SR. SCIENTIST I, BIOLOGICS IN VITRO DISCOVERY | 1 | $115,000 |
| SENIOR SCIENTIST I, PREFORMULATION | 1 | $122,000 |
| SCIENTIST I | 1 | $100,000 |
| LOGISTICS COORDINATOR | 1 | $90,000 |
| Associate Scientist II, Next Generation Sequencing | 1 | $82,000 |
| ASSOCIATE, SCIENTIST II | 1 | $100,000 |
| ASSOCIATE SCIENTIST II, ANTIBODY PRODUCTION | 1 | $73,000 |
Geographic Distribution
Where AbbVie Bioresearch Center places H-1B workers across the United States
MA 11 petitions
Recent LCA Petitions
Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by AbbVie Bioresearch Center
| Job Title | Location | Salary | Status | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sr. Scientist I, Purification Process Development | Worcester, MA | $134,437 | Certified | FY2025 |
| Senior Scientist I, Protein Analytical Characterization | Worcester, MA | $90,000 | Certified - Withdrawn | FY2025 |
| Associate Scientist II, Next Generation Sequencing | Worcester, MA | $82,000 | Certified | FY2024 |
| SCIENTIST I | WORCESTER, MA | $100,000 | Certified | FY2024 |
| ASSOCIATE, SCIENTIST II | WORCESTER, MA | $100,000 | Certified - Withdrawn | FY2023 |
| LOGISTICS COORDINATOR | WORCESTER, MA | $90,000 | Certified | FY2023 |
| SENIOR SCIENTIST I, PREFORMULATION | WORCESTER, MA | $122,000 | Certified | FY2023 |
| ASSOCIATE SCIENTIST II, ANTIBODY PRODUCTION | WORCESTER, MA | $73,000 | Certified | FY2023 |
| SR. SCIENTIST I, BIOLOGICS IN VITRO DISCOVERY | WORCESTER, MA | $115,000 | Certified | FY2023 |
| ASSOCIATE SCIENTIST, PHARMACY II | CAMBRIDGE, MA | $88,000 | Certified | FY2023 |
| ASSOCIATE SCIENTIST, PHARMACY II | CAMBRIDGE, MA | $88,000 | Certified | FY2023 |
Similar Employers in IL
Other H-1B sponsors based in IL, ranked by petition volume
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Chicago, IL
11,961 petitions $155,291 avg
Accenture LLP
Chicago, IL
10,798 petitions $128,456 avg
Capgemini America Inc
CHICAGO, IL
10,535 petitions $120,680 avg
DFS Corporate Services LLC
Riverwoods, IL
1,669 petitions $116,473 avg
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
1,136 petitions $83,250 avg
The University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
1,023 petitions $91,504 avg
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many H-1B petitions has AbbVie Bioresearch Center filed?
AbbVie Bioresearch Center has filed 11 H-1B LCA petitions covering 11 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2025.
What is the H-1B approval rate for AbbVie Bioresearch Center?
AbbVie Bioresearch Center has a 100% certification rate, with 11 out of 11 petitions certified.
What is the average H-1B salary at AbbVie Bioresearch Center?
The average H-1B salary at AbbVie Bioresearch Center is $98,403. Salaries range from $73,000 to $134,437.
What are the most common H-1B job titles at AbbVie Bioresearch Center?
The top H-1B job titles at AbbVie Bioresearch Center include ASSOCIATE SCIENTIST, PHARMACY II, Sr. Scientist I, Purification Process Development, Senior Scientist I, Protein Analytical Characterization. The most common position is ASSOCIATE SCIENTIST, PHARMACY II with 2 petitions at an average salary of $88,000.
Where is AbbVie Bioresearch Center located?
AbbVie Bioresearch Center is headquartered in NORTH CHICAGO, IL.
Is AbbVie Bioresearch Center H-1B dependent?
No, AbbVie Bioresearch Center is not classified as H-1B dependent.
How has AbbVie Bioresearch Center's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?
AbbVie Bioresearch Center filed 7 petitions in FY2023 and 2 in FY2025. Average salary increased from $96,571 to $112,219.
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Data Sources
H-1B visa petition data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Labor Condition Application (LCA) disclosure files. Data covers fiscal years 2023 through 2026. Salary figures reflect amounts listed on LCA petitions, not actual compensation paid. Certification of an LCA does not guarantee visa approval.
Source: DOL Foreign Labor Performance Data
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, LCA Disclosure Data (FY2023–FY2026)
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