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Vaxcyte, Inc

26 H-1B petitions, 100% certified, $146,801 median salary, FY2023–2025.

San Carlos, CA NAICS: 325412

The verdict

Vaxcyte, Inc filed 26 H-1B petitions, more than 93% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 100% with a $146,801 median offered wage.

26
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2025
100%
DOL-certified
$146,801
median offered wage
Top 7%
of sponsors by volume

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

H-1B sponsorship profile: Vaxcyte, Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Vaxcyte, Inc filed 26 Labor Condition Applications covering 26 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2025. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 100% (26 certified of 26 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 Vaxcyte, Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $90,000 at the low end to $192,000 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $146,801. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Senior Systems Analyst (2 petitions at $175,000 avg), followed by Senior Scientist, Analytical Development and Project Manager, CMC. 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. Vaxcyte, Inc is headquartered in San Carlos, CA under NAICS code 325412, and places H-1B workers across 1 state, most heavily in CA. 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 Vaxcyte, Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Vaxcyte, Inc is #8,270 of 119,880 employers nationally and #1,211 of 22,893 employers headquartered in CA. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

100%

Avg. Salary

$146,801

Median Salary

$146,801

Total Workers

26

Compare with another sponsor

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

Avg. offered wage$146,801 · 18% lower than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
$178,734
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate100.0% · 2% higher than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
98.4%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions26 · 100% lower than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
30,573
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2025) 100.0%
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Salary Analysis

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

Minimum
$90,000
Maximum
$192,000
Average Salary
$146,801

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+13.4%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Fully Competent (Level IV)

34.6% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

SAN MATEO, CA

84.6% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2025

FY2023 5 petitions · 100% certified · $149,417 avg
FY2024 7 petitions · 100% certified · $135,428 avg
FY2025 14 petitions · 100% certified · $151,552 avg
Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 5 5 $149,417
FY2024 7 7 $135,428
FY2025 14 14 $151,552

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Vaxcyte, Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Senior Systems Analyst 2 $175,000
Senior Scientist, Analytical Development 2 $169,813
Project Manager, CMC 2 $150,000
Associate Engineer II, MSAT 2 $111,441
Staff Scientist, Research 1 $192,000
Stability Manager 1 $157,000
Senior Supply Chain Specialist 1 $135,000
Senior Scientist, Drug Product Analytics 1 $165,000
Senior Manager, Drug Product 1 $179,392
Senior IT NetSuite Systems Administrator 1 $165,000
Senior Data Systems Manager 1 $191,035
Scientist II 1 $112,882
Scientist I 1 $128,258
SOX and External Audit Lead 1 $117,000
IT Integration Lead 1 $185,000

Geographic Distribution

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

CA 26 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

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

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Senior Manager, Drug Product San Carlos, CA $179,392 Certified FY2025
Senior Scientist, Analytical Development San Carlos, CA $168,438 Certified FY2025
Senior Data Systems Manager San Carlos, CA $191,035 Certified FY2025
Senior Systems Analyst San Carlos, CA $175,000 Certified FY2025
Senior Systems Analyst San Carlos, CA $175,000 Certified FY2025
Associate Scientist I, Research San Carlos, CA $93,917 Certified FY2025
Associate Engineer II, MSAT San Carlos, CA $110,000 Certified FY2025
Associate Engineer II, MSAT San Carlos, CA $112,882 Certified FY2025
IT Integration Lead San Carlos, CA $185,000 Certified FY2025
Scientist II San Carlos, CA $112,882 Certified FY2025
Staff Scientist, Research San Carlos, CA $192,000 Certified FY2025
Senior Scientist, Analytical Development San Carlos, CA $171,187 Certified FY2025
Senior Scientist, Drug Product Analytics San Carlos, CA $165,000 Certified FY2025
Associate Engineer I San Carlos, CA $90,000 Certified FY2025
Associate Scientist II, Conjugation Development San Carlos, CA $110,000 Certified FY2024
Associate Scientist - II (Protein) San Carlos, CA $113,000 Certified FY2024
Group Leader, Drug Product San Carlos, CA $171,996 Certified FY2024
Senior Supply Chain Specialist San Carlos, CA $135,000 Certified FY2024
Senior IT NetSuite Systems Administrator San Carlos, CA $165,000 Certified FY2024
Engineer II Conjugation Development & Clinical Manufacturing San Carlos, CA $136,000 Certified FY2024
SOX and External Audit Lead San Carlos, CA $117,000 Certified FY2024
Scientist I San Carlos, CA $128,258 Certified FY2023
Group Leader, Formulation Development San Carlos, CA $161,826 Certified FY2023
Stability Manager San Carlos, CA $157,000 Certified FY2023
Project Manager, CMC San Carlos, CA $150,000 Certified FY2023
Project Manager, CMC San Carlos, CA $150,000 Certified FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Vaxcyte, Inc has filed 26 H-1B LCA petitions covering 26 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2025.

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

Vaxcyte, Inc has a 100% certification rate, with 26 out of 26 petitions certified.

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

The average H-1B salary at Vaxcyte, Inc is $146,801. Salaries range from $90,000 to $192,000.

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

The top H-1B job titles at Vaxcyte, Inc include Senior Systems Analyst, Senior Scientist, Analytical Development, Project Manager, CMC. The most common position is Senior Systems Analyst with 2 petitions at an average salary of $175,000.

Where is Vaxcyte, Inc located?

Vaxcyte, Inc is headquartered in San Carlos, CA.

Is Vaxcyte, Inc H-1B dependent?

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

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

Vaxcyte, Inc filed 5 petitions in FY2023 and 14 in FY2025. Average salary increased from $149,417 to $151,552.

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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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