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Sibelco North America Inc

24 H-1B petitions, 91.7% certified, $160,180 median salary, FY2023–2025.

Charlotte, NC NAICS: 3279

The verdict

Sibelco North America Inc filed 24 H-1B petitions, more than 93% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 91.7% with a $160,180 median offered wage.

24
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2025
91.7%
DOL-certified
$160,180
median offered wage
Top 7%
of sponsors by volume

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

H-1B sponsorship profile: Sibelco North America Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Sibelco North America Inc filed 24 Labor Condition Applications covering 24 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2025. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 91.7% (22 certified of 24 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 Sibelco North America Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $74,880 at the low end to $336,561 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $160,180. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by VP, Transformations (4 petitions at $250,000 avg), followed by Mineral Process Technology Engineer and Vice President Finance Americas. 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. Sibelco North America Inc is headquartered in Charlotte, NC under NAICS code 3279, and places H-1B workers across 1 state, most heavily in NC. 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 Sibelco North America Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Sibelco North America Inc is #8,821 of 119,880 employers nationally and #251 of 2,377 employers headquartered in NC. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

91.7%

Avg. Salary

$160,180

Median Salary

$160,180

Total Workers

24

Compare with another sponsor

Sibelco North America Inc vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$160,180 · 29% higher than IBM Corporation
This sponsor
Peer
$124,296
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate91.7% · 8% lower than IBM Corporation
This sponsor
Peer
99.5%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions24 · 100% lower than IBM Corporation
This sponsor
Peer
9,463
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2025) 100.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Sibelco North America Inc

Minimum
$74,880
Maximum
$336,561
Average Salary
$160,180

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+61.1%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Fully Competent (Level IV)

66.7% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

MITCHELL, NC

58.3% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2025

FY2023 8 petitions · 75% certified · $184,955 avg
FY2024 5 petitions · 100% certified · $112,662 avg
FY2025 11 petitions · 100% certified · $163,761 avg
Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 8 6 $184,955
FY2024 5 5 $112,662
FY2025 11 11 $163,761

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Sibelco North America Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
VP, Transformations 4 $250,000
Mineral Process Technology Engineer 3 $127,898
Vice President Finance Americas 2 $336,561
Scientist 2 $92,876
VP of Operations 1 $262,140
Sourcing & Contracting Specialist-Mineral Processing 1 $79,070
Senior Process Control Engineer - Mining and Mineral Process 1 $145,000
Senior Engineer Automation 1 $130,000
Project Purchaser 1 $75,000
Procurement Specialist 1 $75,000
Manager, Hydrometallurgy 1 $150,000
Manager Project Controls 1 $110,000
Engineer, Process 1 $85,000
Director, Technology & Innovation, NAM 1 $184,642
Director, Project - North America 1 $145,000

Geographic Distribution

Where Sibelco North America Inc places H-1B workers across the United States

NC 24 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by Sibelco North America Inc

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Vice President Finance Americas Charlotte, NC $336,561 Certified FY2025
Mineral Process Technology Engineer Bakersville, NC $142,800 Certified FY2025
Mineral Process Technology Engineer Bakersville, NC $105,893 Certified FY2025
Business Analyst Charlotte, NC $74,880 Certified FY2025
Scientist Bakersville, NC $102,440 Certified FY2025
Vice President Finance Americas Charlotte, NC $336,561 Certified FY2025
Sourcing & Contracting Specialist-Mineral Processing Spruce Pine, NC $79,070 Certified FY2025
Data Analyst Bakersville, NC $86,021 Certified FY2025
VP of Operations Spruce Pine, NC $262,140 Certified FY2025
Senior Process Control Engineer - Mining and Mineral Process Spruce Pine, NC $145,000 Certified FY2025
Senior Engineer Automation Spruce Pine, NC $130,000 Certified FY2025
Manager, Hydrometallurgy Bakersville, NC $150,000 Certified FY2024
Scientist Charlotte, NC $83,312 Certified FY2024
Mineral Process Technology Engineer Bakersville, NC $135,000 Certified FY2024
Manager Project Controls Spruce Pine, NC $110,000 Certified FY2024
Engineer, Process Spruce Pine, NC $85,000 Certified FY2024
Director, Technology & Innovation, NAM Spruce Pine, NC $184,642 Certified FY2023
Procurement Specialist Spruce Pine, NC $75,000 Certified FY2023
Project Purchaser Spruce Pine, NC $75,000 Certified FY2023
Director, Project - North America Spruce Pine, NC $145,000 Certified FY2023
VP, Transformations Spruce Pine, NC $250,000 Certified FY2023
VP, Transformations Spruce Pine, NC $250,000 Denied FY2023
VP, Transformations Spruce Pine, NC $250,000 Certified FY2023
VP, Transformations Spruce Pine, NC $250,000 Denied FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has Sibelco North America Inc filed?

Sibelco North America Inc has filed 24 H-1B LCA petitions covering 24 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2025.

What is the H-1B approval rate for Sibelco North America Inc?

Sibelco North America Inc has a 91.7% certification rate, with 22 out of 24 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at Sibelco North America Inc?

The average H-1B salary at Sibelco North America Inc is $160,180. Salaries range from $74,880 to $336,561.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at Sibelco North America Inc?

The top H-1B job titles at Sibelco North America Inc include VP, Transformations, Mineral Process Technology Engineer, Vice President Finance Americas. The most common position is VP, Transformations with 4 petitions at an average salary of $250,000.

Where is Sibelco North America Inc located?

Sibelco North America Inc is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

Is Sibelco North America Inc H-1B dependent?

No, Sibelco North America Inc is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has Sibelco North America Inc's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

Sibelco North America Inc filed 8 petitions in FY2023 and 11 in FY2025. Average salary changed from $184,955 to $163,761.

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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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