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Ascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc

50 H-1B petitions, 100% certified, $87,264 median salary, FY2023–2026.

Central Islip, NY NAICS: 325412

The verdict

Ascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc filed 50 H-1B petitions, more than 96% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 100% with a $87,264 median offered wage.

50
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
100%
DOL-certified
$87,264
median offered wage
Top 4%
of sponsors by volume

Based in Central Islip, NY. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: Ascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Ascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc filed 50 Labor Condition Applications covering 50 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 100% (50 certified of 50 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 Ascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $62,000 at the low end to $225,670 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $87,264. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Quality Control Chemist (13 petitions at $80,291 avg), followed by Analytical Chemist and Quality Assurance Chemist. 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. Ascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc is headquartered in Central Islip, NY under NAICS code 325412, and places H-1B workers across 1 state, most heavily in NY. 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 Ascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Ascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc is #4,673 of 119,880 employers nationally and #364 of 14,719 employers headquartered in NY. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

100%

Avg. Salary

$87,264

Median Salary

$87,264

Total Workers

50

Compare with another sponsor

Ascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$87,264 · 25% lower than Mphasis Corporation
This sponsor
Peer
$116,239
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate100.0% · about the same as Mphasis Corporation
This sponsor
Peer
99.8%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions50 · 99% lower than Mphasis Corporation
This sponsor
Peer
5,406
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 10.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Ascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc

Minimum
$62,000
Maximum
$225,670
Average Salary
$87,264

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+13.8%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Entry (Level I)

54% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

SUFFOLK, NY

94% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 10 petitions · 100% certified · $103,425 avg
FY2024 13 petitions · 100% certified · $85,673 avg
FY2025 26 petitions · 100% certified · $76,520 avg

FY2026 is partial data (through Q1). Chart shows completed fiscal years only.

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 10 10 $103,425
FY2024 13 13 $85,673
FY2025 26 26 $76,520
FY2026(partial) 1 1 $225,670

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Ascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Quality Control Chemist 13 $80,291
Analytical Chemist 12 $71,058
Quality Assurance Chemist 5 $70,595
Manufacturing Chemist 3 $72,000
Formulation Chemist 3 $67,867
Sr. Quality Assurance Scientist 2 $200,670
Regulatory Affairs Specialist 2 $86,000
Supply Chain Specialist 1 $63,000
Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist 1 $110,500
Sr. Formulation Chemist 1 $100,000
Sr. Analytical Chemist 1 $108,000
Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist 1 $120,000
Quality Control Scientist 1 $119,800
Quality Control Chemist 1 $93,000
QA Scientist 1 $155,000

Geographic Distribution

Where Ascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc places H-1B workers across the United States

NY 50 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by Ascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Sr. Quality Assurance Scientist Central Islip, NY $225,670 Certified FY2026
Quality Assurance Chemist Central Islip, NY $75,000 Certified FY2025
Analytical Chemist Central Islip, NY $81,000 Certified FY2025
Quality Assurance Chemist Central Islip, NY $63,100 Certified FY2025
Quality Control Chemist Central Islip, NY $63,100 Certified FY2025
Formulation Chemist Central Islip, NY $63,100 Certified FY2025
Quality Control Chemist Central Islip, NY $63,100 Certified FY2025
Quality Assurance Chemist Central Islip, NY $63,100 Certified FY2025
Quality Control Chemist Central Islip, NY $63,100 Certified FY2025
Analytical Chemist Central Islip, NY $63,100 Certified FY2025
Analytical Chemist Central Islip, NY $63,100 Certified FY2025
Analytical Chemist Central Islip, NY $63,100 Certified FY2025
Analytical Chemist Central Islip, NY $63,100 Certified FY2025
Analytical Chemist Central Islip, NY $63,100 Certified FY2025
Quality Control Chemist Central Islip, NY $63,100 Certified FY2025
Analytical Chemist Central Islip, NY $80,600 Certified FY2025
Quality Control Chemist Central Islip, NY $91,501 Certified FY2025
Quality Control Chemist Central Islip, NY $75,600 Certified FY2025
Sr. Analytical Chemist Central Islip, NY $108,000 Certified FY2025
Quality Assurance Chemist Central Islip, NY $65,500 Certified FY2025
Analytical Chemist Central Islip, NY $75,600 Certified FY2025
Quality Assurance Chemist Central Islip, NY $86,275 Certified FY2025
Analytical Chemist Central Islip, NY $72,000 Certified FY2025
Quality Control Chemist Central Islip, NY $107,250 Certified FY2025
Analytical Chemist Central Islip, NY $84,000 Certified FY2025
Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist Central Islip, NY $120,000 Certified FY2025
Regulatory Affairs Specialist Central Islip, NY $110,000 Certified FY2025
Quality Control Scientist Central Islip, NY $119,800 Certified FY2024
Quality Control Chemist Central Islip, NY $104,700 Certified FY2024
Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist Central Islip, NY $110,500 Certified FY2024
Formulation Chemist Central Islip, NY $78,500 Certified FY2024
Manufacturing Chemist Central Islip, NY $77,000 Certified FY2024
Formulation Chemist Central Islip, NY $62,000 Certified FY2024
Analytical Chemist Central Islip, NY $62,000 Certified FY2024
Manufacturing Chemist Central Islip, NY $62,000 Certified FY2024
Manufacturing Chemist Central Islip, NY $77,000 Certified FY2024
Analytical Chemist Central Islip, NY $82,000 Certified FY2024
Quality Control Chemist Central Islip, NY $87,000 Certified FY2024
Quality Control Chemist Central Islip, NY $91,250 Certified FY2024
Sr. Formulation Chemist Central Islip, NY $100,000 Certified FY2024
Quality Control Chemist Central Islip, NY $65,000 Certified FY2023
Supply Chain Specialist Central Islip, NY $63,000 Certified FY2023
Regulatory Affairs Specialist Central Islip, NY $62,000 Certified FY2023
Quality Control Chemist Central Islip, NY $93,000 Certified FY2023
QA Engineer Central Islip, NY $116,000 Certified FY2023
Formulation Scientist Central Islip, NY $135,500 Certified FY2023
Quality Control Chemist Central Islip, NY $84,700 Certified FY2023
QA Scientist Central Islip, NY $155,000 Certified FY2023
Sr. Quality Assurance Scientist Central Islip, NY $175,670 Certified FY2023
Quality Control Chemist Central Islip, NY $84,380 Certified FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has Ascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc filed?

Ascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc has filed 50 H-1B LCA petitions covering 50 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

What is the H-1B approval rate for Ascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc?

Ascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc has a 100% certification rate, with 50 out of 50 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at Ascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc?

The average H-1B salary at Ascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc is $87,264. Salaries range from $62,000 to $225,670.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at Ascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc?

The top H-1B job titles at Ascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc include Quality Control Chemist, Analytical Chemist, Quality Assurance Chemist. The most common position is Quality Control Chemist with 13 petitions at an average salary of $80,291.

Where is Ascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc located?

Ascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc is headquartered in Central Islip, NY.

Is Ascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc H-1B dependent?

No, Ascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has Ascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

Ascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc filed 10 petitions in FY2023 and 1 in FY2026. Average salary increased from $103,425 to $225,670.

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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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