Certification Rate
66.7%
2026 data Public-data reference Official source
Sigma-Aldrich, Inc
6 H-1B petitions, 66.7% certified, $113,834 median salary, FY2023–2025.
Burlington, MA NAICS: 541715
The verdict
Sigma-Aldrich, Inc filed 6 H-1B petitions, more than 80% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 66.7% with a $113,834 median offered wage.
- 6
- H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2025
- 66.7%
- DOL-certified
- $113,834
- median offered wage
- Top 20%
- of sponsors by volume
Based in Burlington, MA. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.
H-1B sponsorship profile: Sigma-Aldrich, Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Sigma-Aldrich, Inc filed 6 Labor Condition Applications covering 6 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2025. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 66.7% (4 certified of 6 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 Sigma-Aldrich, Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $80,000 at the low end to $131,872 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $113,834. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Isotopes Sales Specialist (3 petitions at $126,932 avg), followed by IT Solution Architect and Digital Category Specialist. 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. Sigma-Aldrich, Inc is headquartered in Burlington, MA under NAICS code 541715, and places H-1B workers across 4 states, most heavily in CA, MA, 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 Sigma-Aldrich, Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Sigma-Aldrich, Inc is #23,486 of 119,880 employers nationally and #1,036 of 5,193 employers headquartered in MA. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.
Avg. Salary
$113,834
Median Salary
$113,834
Total Workers
6
Compare with another sponsor
Sigma-Aldrich, Inc vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.
Avg. offered wage$113,834 · 2% lower than Fidelity Technology Group, LLC
This sponsor
Peer
$116,524
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate66.7% · 33% lower than Fidelity Technology Group, LLC
This sponsor
Peer
99.4%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions6 · 100% lower than Fidelity Technology Group, LLC
This sponsor
Peer
3,808
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2025) 100.0%
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Salary Analysis
Compensation range for H-1B positions at Sigma-Aldrich, Inc
Minimum
$80,000
Maximum
$131,872
Average Salary
$113,834
Wage vs. DOL Minimum
+10.5%
national avg +17.9%
Typical DOL Wage Level
Qualified (Level II)
50% of petitions
Full-Time Positions
100%
Primary Worksite County
ALAMEDA, CA
33.3% of petitions
Petition History
H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2025
FY2023 1 petitions · 100% certified · $130,000 avg
FY2024 1 petitions · 100% certified · $92,206 avg
FY2025 4 petitions · 50% certified · $115,199 avg
| Year | Petitions | Certified | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 1 | 1 | $130,000 |
| FY2024 | 1 | 1 | $92,206 |
| FY2025 | 4 | 2 | $115,199 |
Top Occupations
Most frequently sponsored job titles at Sigma-Aldrich, Inc
| Job Title | Petitions | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Isotopes Sales Specialist | 3 | $126,932 |
| IT Solution Architect | 1 | $130,000 |
| Digital Category Specialist | 1 | $80,000 |
| Chemical Planning and Scheduling Specialist | 1 | $92,206 |
Geographic Distribution
Where Sigma-Aldrich, Inc places H-1B workers across the United States
Recent LCA Petitions
Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by Sigma-Aldrich, Inc
| Job Title | Location | Salary | Status | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isotopes Sales Specialist | Livermore, CA | $125,923 | Certified | FY2025 |
| Isotopes Sales Specialist | Livermore, CA | $131,872 | Withdrawn | FY2025 |
| Isotopes Sales Specialist | Livermore, CA | $123,000 | Withdrawn | FY2025 |
| Digital Category Specialist | Burlington, MA | $80,000 | Certified | FY2025 |
| Chemical Planning and Scheduling Specialist | Urbana, IL | $92,206 | Certified | FY2024 |
| IT Solution Architect | St. Louis, MO | $130,000 | Certified | FY2023 |
Similar Employers in MA
Other H-1B sponsors based in MA, ranked by petition volume
Fidelity Technology Group, LLC
Boston, MA
3,808 petitions $116,524 avg
Virtusa Corporation
SOUTHBOROUGH, MA
2,289 petitions $116,173 avg
Fidelity Technology Group, LLC d/b/a Fidelity Investments
Boston, MA
2,207 petitions $126,403 avg
Randstad Digital, LLC
WOBURN, MA
1,729 petitions $128,931 avg
The MathWorks, Inc
Natick, MA
1,352 petitions $125,756 avg
The Boston Consulting Group, Inc
BOSTON, MA
1,186 petitions $177,663 avg
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many H-1B petitions has Sigma-Aldrich, Inc filed?
Sigma-Aldrich, Inc has filed 6 H-1B LCA petitions covering 6 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2025.
What is the H-1B approval rate for Sigma-Aldrich, Inc?
Sigma-Aldrich, Inc has a 66.7% certification rate, with 4 out of 6 petitions certified.
What is the average H-1B salary at Sigma-Aldrich, Inc?
The average H-1B salary at Sigma-Aldrich, Inc is $113,834. Salaries range from $80,000 to $131,872.
What are the most common H-1B job titles at Sigma-Aldrich, Inc?
The top H-1B job titles at Sigma-Aldrich, Inc include Isotopes Sales Specialist, IT Solution Architect, Digital Category Specialist. The most common position is Isotopes Sales Specialist with 3 petitions at an average salary of $126,932.
Where is Sigma-Aldrich, Inc located?
Sigma-Aldrich, Inc is headquartered in Burlington, MA. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 4 states, with the most positions in CA, MA, IL.
Is Sigma-Aldrich, Inc H-1B dependent?
No, Sigma-Aldrich, Inc is not classified as H-1B dependent.
How has Sigma-Aldrich, Inc's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?
Sigma-Aldrich, Inc filed 1 petitions in FY2023 and 4 in FY2025. Average salary changed from $130,000 to $115,199.
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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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