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Hardinge Grinding Group

7 H-1B petitions, 57.1% certified, $84,853 median salary, FY2023–2024.

Elgin, IL NAICS: 33351

The verdict

Hardinge Grinding Group filed 7 H-1B petitions, more than 82% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 57.1% with a $84,853 median offered wage.

7
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2024
57.1%
DOL-certified
$84,853
median offered wage
Top 18%
of sponsors by volume

Based in Elgin, IL. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: Hardinge Grinding Group. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Hardinge Grinding Group filed 7 Labor Condition Applications covering 7 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2024. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 57.1% (4 certified of 7 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 Hardinge Grinding Group’s H-1B petitions range from $83,970 at the low end to $85,000 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $84,853. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Mechanicial Design Engineer (4 petitions at $85,000 avg), followed by Mechanical Design Engineer and Manufacturing Project Engineer. 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. Hardinge Grinding Group is headquartered in Elgin, IL under NAICS code 33351, and places H-1B workers across 1 state, most heavily in IL. 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 Hardinge Grinding Group ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Hardinge Grinding Group is #21,197 of 119,880 employers nationally and #1,033 of 5,284 employers headquartered in IL. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

57.1%

Avg. Salary

$84,853

Median Salary

$84,853

Total Workers

7

Compare with another sponsor

Hardinge Grinding Group vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$84,853 · 45% lower than JPMorgan Chase & Co
This sponsor
Peer
$155,291
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate57.1% · 43% lower than JPMorgan Chase & Co
This sponsor
Peer
99.6%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions7 · 100% lower than JPMorgan Chase & Co
This sponsor
Peer
11,961
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2024) 17.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Hardinge Grinding Group

Minimum
$83,970
Maximum
$85,000
Average Salary
$84,853

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+5%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Qualified (Level II)

100% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

KANE, IL

100% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2024

FY2023 6 petitions · 66.7% certified · $85,000 avg
FY2024 1 petitions · 0% certified · $83,970 avg
Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 6 4 $85,000
FY2024 1 0 $83,970

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Hardinge Grinding Group

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Mechanicial Design Engineer 4 $85,000
Mechanical Design Engineer 2 $85,000
Manufacturing Project Engineer 1 $83,970

Geographic Distribution

Where Hardinge Grinding Group places H-1B workers across the United States

IL 7 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by Hardinge Grinding Group

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Manufacturing Project Engineer Elgin, IL $83,970 Withdrawn FY2024
Mechanical Design Engineer Elgin , IL $85,000 Certified FY2023
Mechanicial Design Engineer Elgin, IL $85,000 Certified FY2023
Mechanicial Design Engineer Elgin, IL $85,000 Withdrawn FY2023
Mechanical Design Engineer Elgin , IL $85,000 Certified FY2023
Mechanicial Design Engineer Elgin, IL $85,000 Certified FY2023
Mechanicial Design Engineer Elgin, IL $85,000 Withdrawn FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has Hardinge Grinding Group filed?

Hardinge Grinding Group has filed 7 H-1B LCA petitions covering 7 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2024.

What is the H-1B approval rate for Hardinge Grinding Group?

Hardinge Grinding Group has a 57.1% certification rate, with 4 out of 7 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at Hardinge Grinding Group?

The average H-1B salary at Hardinge Grinding Group is $84,853. Salaries range from $83,970 to $85,000.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at Hardinge Grinding Group?

The top H-1B job titles at Hardinge Grinding Group include Mechanicial Design Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Manufacturing Project Engineer. The most common position is Mechanicial Design Engineer with 4 petitions at an average salary of $85,000.

Where is Hardinge Grinding Group located?

Hardinge Grinding Group is headquartered in Elgin, IL.

Is Hardinge Grinding Group H-1B dependent?

No, Hardinge Grinding Group is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has Hardinge Grinding Group's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

Hardinge Grinding Group filed 6 petitions in FY2023 and 1 in FY2024. Average salary changed from $85,000 to $83,970.

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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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