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Sana Biotechnology, Inc

58 H-1B petitions, 100% certified, $138,473 median salary, FY2023–2026.

Seattle, WA NAICS: 541714

The verdict

Sana Biotechnology, Inc filed 58 H-1B petitions, more than 97% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 100% with a $138,473 median offered wage.

58
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
100%
DOL-certified
$138,473
median offered wage
Top 3%
of sponsors by volume

Based in Seattle, WA. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: Sana Biotechnology, Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Sana Biotechnology, Inc filed 58 Labor Condition Applications covering 58 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 100% (58 certified of 58 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 Sana Biotechnology, Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $66,269 at the low end to $350,000 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $138,473. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Scientist (12 petitions at $137,736 avg), followed by Senior Research Associate and Principal Research Associate. 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. Sana Biotechnology, Inc is headquartered in Seattle, WA under NAICS code 541714, and places H-1B workers across 3 states, most heavily in CA, MA, WA. 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 Sana Biotechnology, Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Sana Biotechnology, Inc is #4,070 of 119,880 employers nationally and #77 of 2,468 employers headquartered in WA. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

100%

Avg. Salary

$138,473

Median Salary

$138,473

Total Workers

58

Compare with another sponsor

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

Avg. offered wage$138,473 · 10% lower than Amazon.com Services LLC
This sponsor
Peer
$153,167
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate100.0% · about the same as Amazon.com Services LLC
This sponsor
Peer
99.7%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions58 · 100% lower than Amazon.com Services LLC
This sponsor
Peer
48,738
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 5.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Sana Biotechnology, Inc

Minimum
$66,269
Maximum
$350,000
Average Salary
$138,473

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+7.9%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Experienced (Level III)

44.8% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

SAN MATEO, CA

36.2% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 20 petitions · 90% certified · $121,794 avg
FY2024 20 petitions · 65% certified · $142,925 avg
FY2025 17 petitions · 35.3% certified · $153,003 avg

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

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 20 18 $121,794
FY2024 20 13 $142,925
FY2025 17 6 $153,003
FY2026(partial) 1 0 $136,000

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Sana Biotechnology, Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Scientist 12 $137,736
Senior Research Associate 11 $89,443
Principal Research Associate 8 $107,097
Site Process Lead 3 $118,000
Scientist, Cell Engineering 3 $129,355
Associate Director, Production and Transfer Operations 3 $136,000
Senior Scientist 2 $160,000
Senior Director, Program and Portfolio Management 2 $220,000
Scientist/Manager, Analytical Operations 2 $131,000
Executive Medical Director, Neurology 2 $350,000
Senior Security Engineer 1 $226,044
Senior Engineer, MSAT 1 $181,315
Senior Engineer, Cell Culture Process Development 1 $136,000
Senior Director of CMC Regulatory Affairs 1 $250,000
Scientist, Molecular Biology 1 $146,970

Geographic Distribution

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

CA 30 petitions
MA 25 petitions
WA 3 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

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

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Associate Director, Production and Transfer Operations Cambridge, MA $136,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2026
Senior Engineer, MSAT Cambridge, MA $181,315 Certified FY2025
Principal Research Associate Cambridge, MA $107,099 Certified FY2025
Computational Biologist Cambridge, MA $125,000 Certified FY2025
Scientist Cambridge, MA $142,830 Certified FY2025
Scientist, Molecular Biology South San Francisco, CA $146,970 Certified FY2025
Scientist South San Francisco, CA $135,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Scientist South San Francisco, CA $155,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Senior Research Associate South San Francisco, CA $90,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Scientist/Manager, Analytical Operations South San Francisco, CA $131,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Principal Research Associate South San Francisco, CA $115,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Senior Research Associate South San Francisco, CA $86,798 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Senior Security Engineer South San Francisco, CA $226,044 Certified FY2025
Executive Medical Director, Neurology Cambridge, MA $350,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Site Process Lead Bothell, WA $118,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Senior Director, Program and Portfolio Management Cambridge, MA $220,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Senior Engineer, Cell Culture Process Development South San Francisco, CA $136,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Scientist South San Francisco, CA $135,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Executive Medical Director, Neurology Cambridge, MA $350,000 Certified FY2024
Director, Clinical Data Management South San Francisco, CA $232,690 Certified FY2024
Scientist South San Francisco, CA $130,000 Certified FY2024
Senior Scientist South San Francisco, CA $165,000 Certified FY2024
Scientist South San Francisco, CA $140,000 Certified FY2024
Scientist Cambridge, MA $125,000 Certified FY2024
Scientist South San Francisco, CA $135,000 Certified FY2024
Scientist South San Francisco, CA $135,000 Certified FY2024
Scientist South San Francisco, CA $135,000 Certified FY2024
Senior Director of CMC Regulatory Affairs South San Francisco, CA $250,000 Certified FY2024
Scientist South San Francisco, CA $155,000 Certified FY2024
Principal Research Associate South San Francisco, CA $104,853 Certified - Withdrawn FY2024
Senior Research Associate South San Francisco, CA $104,853 Certified - Withdrawn FY2024
Senior Research Associate Cambridge, MA $86,549 Certified - Withdrawn FY2024
Scientist, Cell Engineering South San Francisco, CA $129,355 Certified - Withdrawn FY2024
Senior Research Associate Cambridge, MA $91,374 Certified - Withdrawn FY2024
Research Associate South San Francisco, CA $66,269 Certified - Withdrawn FY2024
Senior Research Associate Cambridge, MA $86,549 Certified - Withdrawn FY2024
Site Process Lead Bothell, WA $118,000 Certified FY2024
Site Process Lead Bothell, WA $118,000 Certified FY2024
Director, Virology Cambridge, MA $140,000 Certified FY2023
Senior Research Associate Cambridge, MA $78,458 Certified - Withdrawn FY2023
Scientist/Manager, Analytical Operations South San Francisco, CA $131,000 Certified FY2023
Senior Research Associate Cambridge, MA $91,374 Certified FY2023
Principal Research Associate Cambridge, MA $100,000 Certified FY2023
Senior Research Associate Cambridge, MA $91,374 Certified FY2023
Director, Toxicology Cambridge, MA $161,595 Certified - Withdrawn FY2023
Principal Research Associate Cambridge, MA $100,000 Certified FY2023
Senior Scientist South San Francisco, CA $155,000 Certified FY2023
Senior Director, Program and Portfolio Management Cambridge, MA $220,000 Certified FY2023
Scientist South San Francisco, CA $130,000 Certified FY2023
Senior Research Associate Cambridge, MA $86,549 Certified FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Sana Biotechnology, Inc has filed 58 H-1B LCA petitions covering 58 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

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

Sana Biotechnology, Inc has a 100% certification rate, with 58 out of 58 petitions certified.

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

The average H-1B salary at Sana Biotechnology, Inc is $138,473. Salaries range from $66,269 to $350,000.

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

The top H-1B job titles at Sana Biotechnology, Inc include Scientist, Senior Research Associate, Principal Research Associate. The most common position is Scientist with 12 petitions at an average salary of $137,736.

Where is Sana Biotechnology, Inc located?

Sana Biotechnology, Inc is headquartered in Seattle, WA. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 3 states, with the most positions in CA, MA, WA.

Is Sana Biotechnology, Inc H-1B dependent?

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

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

Sana Biotechnology, Inc filed 20 petitions in FY2023 and 1 in FY2026. Average salary increased from $121,794 to $136,000.

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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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