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Exelixis, Inc

99 H-1B petitions, 99% certified, $199,396 median salary, FY2023–2026.

Alameda, CA NAICS: 325412

The verdict

Exelixis, Inc filed 99 H-1B petitions, more than 98% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 99% with a $199,396 median offered wage.

99
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
99%
DOL-certified
$199,396
median offered wage
Top 2%
of sponsors by volume

Based in Alameda, CA. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: Exelixis, Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Exelixis, Inc filed 99 Labor Condition Applications covering 99 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 99% (98 certified of 99 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 Exelixis, Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $123,165 at the low end to $385,000 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $199,396. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Senior Scientist II (Cancer Biology Bioinformatics) (4 petitions at $175,000 avg), followed by Senior Statistical Programmer II and Patent Agent (Biologics). 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. Exelixis, Inc is headquartered in Alameda, CA under NAICS code 325412, and places H-1B workers across 5 states, most heavily in CA, PA, DE. 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 Exelixis, Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Exelixis, Inc is #2,275 of 119,880 employers nationally and #368 of 22,893 employers headquartered in CA. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

99%

Avg. Salary

$199,396

Median Salary

$199,396

Total Workers

99

Compare with another sponsor

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

Avg. offered wage$199,396 · 12% higher than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
$178,734
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate99.0% · 1% higher than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
98.4%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions99 · 100% lower than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
30,573
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 16.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Exelixis, Inc

Minimum
$123,165
Maximum
$385,000
Average Salary
$199,396

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+27.8%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Fully Competent (Level IV)

67.7% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

ALAMEDA, CA

78.8% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 31 petitions · 100% certified · $178,019 avg
FY2024 24 petitions · 95.8% certified · $214,688 avg
FY2025 39 petitions · 100% certified · $207,883 avg

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

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 31 31 $178,019
FY2024 24 23 $214,688
FY2025 39 39 $207,883
FY2026(partial) 5 5 $192,330

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Exelixis, Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Senior Scientist II (Cancer Biology Bioinformatics) 4 $175,000
Senior Statistical Programmer II 3 $188,724
Patent Agent (Biologics) 3 $215,000
Biostatistics Manager 3 $169,414
Associate Principal Statistical Programmer 3 $197,438
Staff Cloud Security Engineer 2 $246,677
Senior Statistical Programmer 2 $148,541
Senior Staff Engineer - Cloud Platform 2 $209,542
Senior Scientist I (Bioanalytical) 2 $155,000
Senior Manager, Statistical & Clinical Programming 2 $179,620
Senior Forecasting Manager 2 $175,000
Senior Director, Product Management 2 $321,173
Senior Commercial Data Operations Manager 2 $190,000
Senior Clinical Data Manager 2 $143,814
Scientist III 2 $126,244

Geographic Distribution

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

CA 89 petitions
PA 7 petitions
DE 1 petitions
NJ 1 petitions
MO 1 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

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

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Biostatistics Manager Alameda, CA $178,241 Certified FY2026
Associate Director, Clinical Data Management Alameda, CA $230,000 Certified FY2026
Senior Staff Engineer - Cloud Platform Alameda, CA $209,085 Certified FY2026
Job Posting Title Associate Principal Engineer - AI Alameda, CA $215,000 Certified FY2026
Scientist III Alameda, CA $129,323 Certified FY2026
Associate Statistical Programming Director Alameda, CA $207,522 Certified FY2025
External Data Management Director Alameda, CA $254,000 Certified FY2025
Staff Engineer - Cloud Infrastructure Alameda, CA $200,000 Certified FY2025
Senior Commercial Strategy & Planning Manager Alameda, CA $203,884 Certified FY2025
Associate Clinical Programming Director Alameda, CA $220,000 Certified FY2025
External Data Management Director King of Prussia, PA $230,000 Certified FY2025
Senior Scientist II Alameda, CA $184,062 Certified FY2025
Senior Director, Product Management Alameda, CA $289,708 Certified FY2025
Senior Commercial Drug Product Manufacturing Manager Alameda, CA $204,525 Certified FY2025
Associate Statistical Programming Director King of Prussia, PA $207,522 Certified FY2025
Senior Statistical Programmer Alameda, CA $137,780 Certified FY2025
Director, Engineering - Cloud Platform Alameda, CA $262,760 Certified FY2025
Assoc Statistical Programming Director Alameda, CA $202,313 Certified FY2025
Associate Principal Statistical Programmer Alameda, CA $202,313 Certified FY2025
Senior Director, Product Management Alameda, CA $352,639 Certified FY2025
Senior Statistical Programming Manager Newark, DE $177,633 Certified FY2025
Staff Cloud Security Engineer Alameda, CA $184,579 Certified FY2025
Associate Clinical Data Management Director Alameda, CA $220,847 Certified FY2025
Staff Cloud Security Engineer Alameda, CA $308,775 Certified FY2025
Senior Staff Engineer - Cloud Platform Alameda, CA $210,000 Certified FY2025
Associate eClinical Solutions Director Alameda, CA $199,532 Certified FY2025
Associate Director, Statistical Programming Alameda, CA $220,000 Certified FY2025
Senior Statistical Programmer Alameda, CA $159,302 Certified FY2025
Associate Director, Clinical Data Management Alameda, CA $211,536 Certified FY2025
Statistical Programming Manager Alameda, CA $159,302 Certified FY2025
Scientist III (Formulations) Alameda, CA $134,853 Certified FY2025
Senior Statistical Programmer I Alameda, CA $159,302 Certified FY2025
Supply Chain Business System Manager Alameda, CA $180,000 Certified FY2025
Senior Commercial Data Operations Manager Alameda, CA $190,000 Certified FY2025
Director, Project Management Alameda, CA $385,000 Certified FY2025
Senior Commercial Data Operations Manager Alameda, CA $190,000 Certified FY2025
Sales Operations Director Alameda, CA $232,777 Certified FY2025
Senior Sales Operations Manager Alameda, CA $205,000 Certified FY2025
Sr. Staff Engineer, Product Management-Business Applications Alameda, CA $206,315 Certified FY2025
Scientist III (Biologics Drug Product Development) Alameda, CA $125,000 Certified FY2025
Associate Director, Product Management-Digital Applications Alameda, CA $225,000 Certified FY2025
Scientist III Alameda, CA $123,165 Certified FY2025
Finance Manager (RD Accruals) Alameda, CA $153,490 Certified FY2025
Senior GCP/PV/GLP QA Manager Alameda, CA $187,000 Certified FY2025
Director, Drug Safety Operations Alameda, CA $275,000 Certified FY2024
Director, Drug Safety Operations Alameda, CA $275,000 Certified FY2024
Assoc DS Quality Management Director Alameda, CA $212,452 Certified FY2024
Associate Director, Development Informatics & Analytics Alameda, CA $222,508 Certified FY2024
Associate Director, Business Applications Alameda, CA $210,988 Certified FY2024
Senior Statistical Programmer II Alameda, CA $193,963 Certified FY2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Exelixis, Inc has filed 99 H-1B LCA petitions covering 99 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

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

Exelixis, Inc has a 99% certification rate, with 98 out of 99 petitions certified.

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

The average H-1B salary at Exelixis, Inc is $199,396. Salaries range from $123,165 to $385,000.

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

The top H-1B job titles at Exelixis, Inc include Senior Scientist II (Cancer Biology Bioinformatics), Senior Statistical Programmer II, Patent Agent (Biologics). The most common position is Senior Scientist II (Cancer Biology Bioinformatics) with 4 petitions at an average salary of $175,000.

Where is Exelixis, Inc located?

Exelixis, Inc is headquartered in Alameda, CA. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 5 states, with the most positions in CA, PA, DE.

Is Exelixis, Inc H-1B dependent?

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

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

Exelixis, Inc filed 31 petitions in FY2023 and 5 in FY2026. Average salary increased from $178,019 to $192,330.

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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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