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Nektar Therapeutics: H-1B salaries and sponsorship
Nektar Therapeutics filed 7 labor condition applications for H-1B and related visas in fiscal years 2023–2026; certified: 7. Median offered salary: $154,669.
Does Nektar Therapeutics sponsor H-1B visas?
Nektar Therapeutics filed 7 labor condition applications in fiscal years 2023–2026, the latest submitted on Nov 25, 2025. An LCA is the first step of an H-1B petition, so the employer has sponsored or prepared to sponsor H-1B workers; it does not guarantee sponsorship for any particular job. Check the employer's own job listings.
Salaries by job title
| Job title | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Biostatistician | 2 | $155,584 |
| Sr. Clinical Data Management Specialist | 2 | $176,664 |
| Staff Scientist, Process Development | 1 | $135,000 |
| Sr. Biostatistician | 1 | $104,000 |
| Associate Director, Biologics Analytical Development | 1 | $114,109 |
Applications by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 3 | $135,000 |
| FY2024 | 1 | $154,669 |
| FY2025 | 2 | $144,612 |
| FY2026 | 1 | $178,214 |
Prevailing wage levels
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
Where the jobs are
Occupations
Latest applications
| Job title | Base salary | Location | Submitted | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sr. Clinical Data Management Specialist | $178,214–$195,256 Level IV | San Francisco, CA | Nov 25, 2025 | May 24, 2026 | Certified |
| Associate Director, Biologics Analytical Development | $114,109–$171,851 Level IV | Huntsville, AL | Jan 29, 2025 | Jun 22, 2025 | Certified |
| Sr. Clinical Data Management Specialist | $175,115 Level IV | Fremont, CA | Nov 4, 2024 | Mar 25, 2025 | Certified |
| Principal Biostatistician | $154,669–$181,022 Level III | Foster City, CA | Feb 5, 2024 | Feb 12, 2024 | Certified |
| Sr. Biostatistician | $104,000–$158,288 Level II | San Francisco, CA | Apr 19, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 | Certified |
| Principal Biostatistician | $156,499–$176,663 Level IV | San Francisco, CA | Apr 14, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 | Certified |
| Staff Scientist, Process Development | $135,000–$190,000 Level IV | San Francisco, CA | Feb 10, 2023 | Feb 24, 2023 | Certified |
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).