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KBI Biopharma, Inc

63 H-1B petitions, 93.7% certified, $106,825 median salary, FY2023–2026.

Durham, NC NAICS: 5417

The verdict

KBI Biopharma, Inc filed 63 H-1B petitions, more than 97% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 93.7% with a $106,825 median offered wage.

63
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
93.7%
DOL-certified
$106,825
median offered wage
Top 3%
of sponsors by volume

Based in Durham, NC. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: KBI Biopharma, Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, KBI Biopharma, Inc filed 63 Labor Condition Applications covering 63 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 93.7% (59 certified of 63 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 KBI Biopharma, Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $45,000 at the low end to $222,500 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $106,825. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Scientist I (7 petitions at $92,303 avg), followed by Scientist I/Data Reviewer and Research Associate II. 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. KBI Biopharma, Inc is headquartered in Durham, NC under NAICS code 5417, and places H-1B workers across 4 states, most heavily in NC, CO, 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 KBI Biopharma, Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, KBI Biopharma, Inc is #3,755 of 119,880 employers nationally and #106 of 2,377 employers headquartered in NC. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

93.7%

Avg. Salary

$106,825

Median Salary

$106,825

Total Workers

63

Compare with another sponsor

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

Avg. offered wage$106,825 · 14% lower than IBM Corporation
This sponsor
Peer
$124,296
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate93.7% · 6% lower than IBM Corporation
This sponsor
Peer
99.5%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions63 · 99% lower than IBM Corporation
This sponsor
Peer
9,463
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 20.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at KBI Biopharma, Inc

Minimum
$45,000
Maximum
$222,500
Average Salary
$106,825

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+11.7%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Qualified (Level II)

30.2% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

DURHAM, NC

76.2% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 20 petitions · 90% certified · $88,635 avg
FY2024 11 petitions · 100% certified · $102,220 avg
FY2025 28 petitions · 92.9% certified · $117,352 avg

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

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 20 18 $88,635
FY2024 11 11 $102,220
FY2025 28 26 $117,352
FY2026(partial) 4 3 $136,750

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at KBI Biopharma, Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Scientist I 7 $92,303
Scientist I/Data Reviewer 5 $94,200
Research Associate II 3 $62,807
Engineer III 3 $112,667
Software Engineer II 2 $120,000
Senior QA Specialist 2 $91,000
Senior Computer Systems Validation Specialist 2 $125,947
Process Development Data Reviewer/ Senior Research Associate 2 $84,800
Manufacturing Sciences Engineer III, Downstream 2 $98,215
MS&T Downstream Engineer I 2 $72,000
Director of Facilities 2 $184,000
Validation Engineer III 1 $109,741
Validation Engineer II 1 $93,038
Senior Validation Engineer 1 $138,000
Senior Research Associate 1 $85,904

Geographic Distribution

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

NC 55 petitions
CO 4 petitions
WA 2 petitions
TX 2 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

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

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Software Engineer II Seattle, WA $120,000 Certified FY2026
Software Engineer II Seattle, WA $120,000 Denied FY2026
Director, Process Development Durham, NC $204,000 Certified FY2026
Scientist I/Data Reviewer Durham, NC $103,000 Certified FY2026
Scientist I Louisville, CO $109,866 Certified FY2025
Engineer III Boulder, CO $120,000 Certified FY2025
Director, AFS Durham, NC $190,000 Certified FY2025
HRIS Program Manager Prosper, TX $137,000 Certified FY2025
Scientist I Durham, NC $85,000 Certified FY2025
Senior Research Associate Durham, NC $85,904 Certified FY2025
Validation Engineer III Raleigh, NC $109,741 Certified FY2025
Manufacturing Sciences Engineer III, Downstream Durham, NC $96,429 Certified FY2025
Engineer III Durham, NC $103,000 Certified FY2025
Director, Financial Planning & Analysis Durham, NC $222,500 Certified FY2025
Data Analyst Durham, NC $79,000 Certified FY2025
Principal Business Systems Specialist Durham, NC $131,503 Certified FY2025
Process Development Scientist Durham, NC $108,848 Certified FY2025
Project Leader/Senior Scientist Durham, NC $143,000 Certified FY2025
Manufacturing Sciences and Technology (MS&T) Engineer Durham, NC $77,000 Certified FY2025
Process Development Project Leader/Scientist II Durham, NC $143,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Data Reviewer/Scientist 1 Durham, NC $93,000 Certified FY2025
Validation Engineer II Raleigh, NC $93,038 Certified FY2025
Senior Computer Systems Validation Specialist Durham, NC $131,893 Certified FY2025
QA Senior Specialist Durham, NC $77,251 Certified FY2025
Network Engineer 2 Durham, NC $111,080 Certified FY2025
Process Development Data Reviewer/ Senior Research Associate Durham, NC $84,800 Certified FY2025
Director of Facilities Durham, NC $184,000 Certified FY2025
Process Development Data Reviewer/ Senior Research Associate Durham, NC $84,800 Certified FY2025
Director of Facilities Durham, NC $184,000 Denied FY2025
Process Development Scientist I Durham, NC $130,957 Certified FY2025
Scientist I Cary, NC $99,757 Certified FY2025
S&OP Planner Durham, NC $69,500 Certified FY2025
Principal CSV Specialist Durham, NC $150,000 Certified FY2024
Senior Validation Engineer Durham, NC $138,000 Certified FY2024
Engineer III Boulder, CO $115,000 Certified FY2024
Senior Computer Systems Validation Specialist Durham, NC $120,000 Certified FY2024
Program Manager Boulder, CO $110,000 Certified FY2024
Scientist I Durham, NC $90,000 Certified FY2024
Research Associate II Durham, NC $63,710 Certified FY2024
Research Associate II Durham, NC $63,710 Certified FY2024
Research Associate II Durham, NC $61,000 Certified FY2024
Manufacturing Sciences Senior Engineer Raleigh, NC $123,000 Certified FY2024
Scientist I Durham, NC $90,000 Certified FY2024
Manager, Operational Excellence Durham, NC $100,000 Certified FY2023
Scientist 1 Durham, NC $90,000 Certified FY2023
Associate Director, MS&T Durham, NC $165,000 Certified FY2023
CSV Specialist II Durham, NC $95,000 Certified FY2023
Process Engineer I Durham, NC $66,500 Certified FY2023
MS&T Downstream Engineer I Durham, NC $72,000 Certified FY2023
Scientist I The Woodlands, TX $86,500 Certified FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

KBI Biopharma, Inc has filed 63 H-1B LCA petitions covering 63 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

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

KBI Biopharma, Inc has a 93.7% certification rate, with 59 out of 63 petitions certified.

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

The average H-1B salary at KBI Biopharma, Inc is $106,825. Salaries range from $45,000 to $222,500.

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

The top H-1B job titles at KBI Biopharma, Inc include Scientist I, Scientist I/Data Reviewer, Research Associate II. The most common position is Scientist I with 7 petitions at an average salary of $92,303.

Where is KBI Biopharma, Inc located?

KBI Biopharma, Inc is headquartered in Durham, NC. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 4 states, with the most positions in NC, CO, WA.

Is KBI Biopharma, Inc H-1B dependent?

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

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

KBI Biopharma, Inc filed 20 petitions in FY2023 and 4 in FY2026. Average salary increased from $88,635 to $136,750.

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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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