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Shell International Exploration & Production Inc

15 H-1B petitions, 100% certified, $144,120 median salary, FY2023–2025.

Houston, TX NAICS: 2111

The verdict

Shell International Exploration & Production Inc filed 15 H-1B petitions, more than 90% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 100% with a $144,120 median offered wage.

15
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2025
100%
DOL-certified
$144,120
median offered wage
Top 10%
of sponsors by volume

Based in Houston, TX. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: Shell International Exploration & Production Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Shell International Exploration & Production Inc filed 15 Labor Condition Applications covering 15 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2025. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 100% (15 certified of 15 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 Shell International Exploration & Production Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $123,000 at the low end to $178,200 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $144,120. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Exploration Geoscientist (3 petitions at $155,167 avg), followed by Research Geophysicist and Process Evaluation 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. Shell International Exploration & Production Inc is headquartered in Houston, TX under NAICS code 2111, and places H-1B workers across 1 state, most heavily in TX. 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 Shell International Exploration & Production Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Shell International Exploration & Production Inc is #12,524 of 119,880 employers nationally and #1,810 of 12,542 employers headquartered in TX. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

100%

Avg. Salary

$144,120

Median Salary

$144,120

Total Workers

15

Compare with another sponsor

Shell International Exploration & Production Inc vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$144,120 · 36% higher than Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp
This sponsor
Peer
$106,361
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate100.0% · 1% higher than Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp
This sponsor
Peer
99.1%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions15 · 100% lower than Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp
This sponsor
Peer
39,691
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2025) 50.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Shell International Exploration & Production Inc

Minimum
$123,000
Maximum
$178,200
Average Salary
$144,120

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+18.6%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Qualified (Level II)

60% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

HARRIS, TX

93.3% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2025

FY2023 4 petitions · 100% certified · $150,625 avg
FY2024 9 petitions · 100% certified · $143,611 avg
FY2025 2 petitions · 100% certified · $133,400 avg
Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 4 4 $150,625
FY2024 9 9 $143,611
FY2025 2 2 $133,400

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Shell International Exploration & Production Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Exploration Geoscientist 3 $155,167
Research Geophysicist 2 $158,000
Process Evaluation Engineer 2 $126,700
Process Development Engineer 2 $138,350
Technologist Base Chemicals 1 $127,000
Research Exp Imaging Geophysicist 1 $139,800
Research Engineer Wells 1 $157,200
NBS Researcher 1 $123,000
Geoscientist 1 $178,200
Geophysist 1 $125,000

Geographic Distribution

Where Shell International Exploration & Production Inc places H-1B workers across the United States

TX 15 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by Shell International Exploration & Production Inc

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Technologist Base Chemicals Houston, TX $127,000 Certified FY2025
Research Exp Imaging Geophysicist Houston, TX $139,800 Certified FY2025
Process Development Engineer Houston, TX $126,700 Certified FY2024
Research Geophysicist Houston, TX $164,000 Certified FY2024
NBS Researcher Houston, TX $123,000 Certified FY2024
Geoscientist Houston, TX $178,200 Certified FY2024
Research Engineer Wells Houston, TX $157,200 Certified FY2024
Process Evaluation Engineer Houston, TX $126,700 Certified FY2024
Process Evaluation Engineer Houston, TX $126,700 Certified FY2024
Exploration Geoscientist Houston, TX $140,000 Certified FY2024
Process Development Engineer Houston, TX $150,000 Certified FY2024
Exploration Geoscientist Houston, TX $155,500 Certified FY2023
Research Geophysicist Houston, TX $152,000 Certified FY2023
Geophysist Houston, TX $125,000 Certified FY2023
Exploration Geoscientist Houston, TX $170,000 Certified FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has Shell International Exploration & Production Inc filed?

Shell International Exploration & Production Inc has filed 15 H-1B LCA petitions covering 15 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2025.

What is the H-1B approval rate for Shell International Exploration & Production Inc?

Shell International Exploration & Production Inc has a 100% certification rate, with 15 out of 15 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at Shell International Exploration & Production Inc?

The average H-1B salary at Shell International Exploration & Production Inc is $144,120. Salaries range from $123,000 to $178,200.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at Shell International Exploration & Production Inc?

The top H-1B job titles at Shell International Exploration & Production Inc include Exploration Geoscientist, Research Geophysicist, Process Evaluation Engineer. The most common position is Exploration Geoscientist with 3 petitions at an average salary of $155,167.

Where is Shell International Exploration & Production Inc located?

Shell International Exploration & Production Inc is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Is Shell International Exploration & Production Inc H-1B dependent?

No, Shell International Exploration & Production Inc is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has Shell International Exploration & Production Inc's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

Shell International Exploration & Production Inc filed 4 petitions in FY2023 and 2 in FY2025. Average salary changed from $150,625 to $133,400.

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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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