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Kia Georgia, Inc

17 H-1B petitions, 100% certified, $86,075 median salary, FY2023–2026.

WEST POINT, GA NAICS: 336211

The verdict

Kia Georgia, Inc filed 17 H-1B petitions, more than 90% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 100% with a $86,075 median offered wage.

17
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
100%
DOL-certified
$86,075
median offered wage
Top 10%
of sponsors by volume

Based in WEST POINT, GA. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: Kia Georgia, Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Kia Georgia, Inc filed 17 Labor Condition Applications covering 17 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 100% (17 certified of 17 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 Kia Georgia, Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $64,750 at the low end to $121,888 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $86,075. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by SPECIALIST, PROCUREMENT (2 petitions at $72,478 avg), followed by Quality Improvement Engineer and PROGRAM MANAGER, ASSEMBLY QC. 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. Kia Georgia, Inc is headquartered in WEST POINT, GA under NAICS code 336211, and places H-1B workers across 1 state, most heavily in GA. 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 Kia Georgia, Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Kia Georgia, Inc is #11,465 of 119,880 employers nationally and #496 of 3,758 employers headquartered in GA. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

100%

Avg. Salary

$86,075

Median Salary

$86,075

Total Workers

17

Compare with another sponsor

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

Avg. offered wage$86,075 · 15% lower than Emory University
This sponsor
Peer
$101,432
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate100.0% · 1% higher than Emory University
This sponsor
Peer
99.1%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions17 · 99% lower than Emory University
This sponsor
Peer
1,371
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 40.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Kia Georgia, Inc

Minimum
$64,750
Maximum
$121,888
Average Salary
$86,075

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+0%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Qualified (Level II)

41.2% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

TROUP, GA

76.5% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 5 petitions · 100% certified · $79,630 avg
FY2024 5 petitions · 100% certified · $95,776 avg
FY2025 5 petitions · 100% certified · $82,222 avg

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

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 5 5 $79,630
FY2024 5 5 $95,776
FY2025 5 5 $82,222
FY2026(partial) 2 2 $87,568

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Kia Georgia, Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
SPECIALIST, PROCUREMENT 2 $72,478
Quality Improvement Engineer 2 $87,568
PROGRAM MANAGER, ASSEMBLY QC 2 $106,704
ENGINEERING SPECIALIST, PRODUCTION CONTROL 2 $78,686
Specialist, General Purchasing 1 $70,179
Production Planning Specialist II 1 $64,750
PROGRAM MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES 1 $121,888
Engineering Specialist, Production Control 1 $87,568
Engineering Specialist Body QC 1 $68,702
BODY QUALITY ENGINEER 1 $78,582
AUTO BODY QUALITY CONTROL ENGINEER 1 $68,702
ASSISTANT MANAGER, PAINT 1 $105,789
ASSEMBLY QUALITY CONTROL SPECIALIST 1 $106,246

Geographic Distribution

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

GA 17 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

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

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Quality Improvement Engineer WEST POINT, GA $87,568 Certified FY2026
Quality Improvement Engineer WEST POINT, GA $87,568 Certified FY2026
PROGRAM MANAGER, ASSEMBLY QC West Point, GA $110,032 Certified FY2025
Engineering Specialist, Production Control West Point, GA $87,568 Certified FY2025
Specialist, General Purchasing West Point, GA $70,179 Certified FY2025
BODY QUALITY ENGINEER West Point, GA $78,582 Certified FY2025
Production Planning Specialist II West Point, GA $64,750 Certified FY2025
ASSISTANT MANAGER, PAINT West Point, GA $105,789 Certified FY2024
ASSEMBLY QUALITY CONTROL SPECIALIST WEST POINT, GA $106,246 Certified FY2024
SPECIALIST, PROCUREMENT WEST POINT, GA $76,565 Certified FY2024
SPECIALIST, PROCUREMENT West Point, GA $68,390 Certified FY2024
PROGRAM MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES West Point, GA $121,888 Certified FY2024
PROGRAM MANAGER, ASSEMBLY QC WEST POINT, GA $103,376 Certified FY2023
Engineering Specialist Body QC WEST POINT, GA $68,702 Certified FY2023
AUTO BODY QUALITY CONTROL ENGINEER WEST POINT, GA $68,702 Certified FY2023
ENGINEERING SPECIALIST, PRODUCTION CONTROL WEST POINT, GA $78,686 Certified FY2023
ENGINEERING SPECIALIST, PRODUCTION CONTROL WEST POINT, GA $78,686 Certified FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Kia Georgia, Inc has filed 17 H-1B LCA petitions covering 17 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

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

Kia Georgia, Inc has a 100% certification rate, with 17 out of 17 petitions certified.

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

The average H-1B salary at Kia Georgia, Inc is $86,075. Salaries range from $64,750 to $121,888.

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

The top H-1B job titles at Kia Georgia, Inc include SPECIALIST, PROCUREMENT, Quality Improvement Engineer, PROGRAM MANAGER, ASSEMBLY QC. The most common position is SPECIALIST, PROCUREMENT with 2 petitions at an average salary of $72,478.

Where is Kia Georgia, Inc located?

Kia Georgia, Inc is headquartered in WEST POINT, GA.

Is Kia Georgia, Inc H-1B dependent?

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

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

Kia Georgia, Inc filed 5 petitions in FY2023 and 2 in FY2026. Average salary increased from $79,630 to $87,568.

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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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