H1B Salary Report
Illumina
Illumina’s median H1B salary is $133,349 for fiscal year 2026, based on 39 certified Labor Condition Applications with the U.S. Department of Labor, starting near $95,000 at entry level (Level I).
Median salary
$133,349
Range $119,405 – $162,604
Pay by wage level
The DOL assigns each filing a level from I (entry) to IV (senior). Here is how Illumina's H1B pay scales with seniority.
Top sponsored roles
Sponsorship signals
49%
pay above the legal prevailing wage
0%
are new sponsorships, not renewals
100%
are full-time positions
Top worksites
- San Diego, CA24
- Foster City, CA8
- Chicago, IL2
- Burlington, MA1
- Dublin, CA1
- Frisco, TX1
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Methodology
Medians of certified H1B Labor Condition Applications filed by Illumina, disclosed by the U.S. Department of Labor (OFLC) for FY2026 (Oct 2025 - Mar 2026). Hourly wages annualized at 2,080 hours. The LCA wage is the floor an employer legally attests to pay; actual total compensation including equity and bonus is often higher.