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Wolfspeed, Inc

106 H-1B petitions, 100% certified, $112,674 median salary, FY2023–2026.

Durham, NC NAICS: 33441

The verdict

Wolfspeed, Inc filed 106 H-1B petitions, more than 98% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 100% with a $112,674 median offered wage.

106
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
100%
DOL-certified
$112,674
median offered wage
Top 2%
of sponsors by volume

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

H-1B sponsorship profile: Wolfspeed, Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Wolfspeed, Inc filed 106 Labor Condition Applications covering 107 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 100% (106 certified of 106 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 Wolfspeed, Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $73,600 at the low end to $248,821 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $112,674. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Process Sustaining Engineer (6 petitions at $86,518 avg), followed by Industrial Engineer and Manufacturing Equipment 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. Wolfspeed, Inc is headquartered in Durham, NC under NAICS code 33441, and places H-1B workers across 9 states, most heavily in NC, NY, AR. 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 Wolfspeed, Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Wolfspeed, Inc is #2,117 of 119,880 employers nationally and #45 of 2,377 employers headquartered in NC. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

100%

Avg. Salary

$112,674

Median Salary

$112,674

Total Workers

107

Compare with another sponsor

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

Avg. offered wage$112,674 · 9% lower than IBM Corporation
This sponsor
Peer
$124,296
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate100.0% · 1% higher than IBM Corporation
This sponsor
Peer
99.5%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions106 · 99% lower than IBM Corporation
This sponsor
Peer
9,463
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 6.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Wolfspeed, Inc

Minimum
$73,600
Maximum
$248,821
Average Salary
$112,674

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+21.4%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Qualified (Level II)

34% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

DURHAM, NC

55.7% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 31 petitions · 100% certified · $115,281 avg
FY2024 46 petitions · 97.8% certified · $115,885 avg
FY2025 27 petitions · 96.3% certified · $104,919 avg

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

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 31 31 $115,281
FY2024 46 45 $115,885
FY2025 27 26 $104,919
FY2026(partial) 2 2 $103,126

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Wolfspeed, Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Process Sustaining Engineer 6 $86,518
Industrial Engineer 5 $94,365
Manufacturing Equipment Engineer 4 $91,775
Supply Chain Planning Analyst 3 $88,350
Scheduling Engineer 3 $87,896
Research Scientist 3 $128,883
Product Marketing Engineer 3 $124,733
Apps/Sys Engineer 3 $108,333
Senior Supervisor Sustaining Engineering II 2 $123,391
Research Scientist III 2 $124,875
Product Engineer, Manufacturing 2 $131,921
Process Engineer 2 $87,555
Power Module Application Engineer 2 $127,031
IT EDA - Data Engineer 2 $110,000
IT CM MES Engineer 2 $131,840

Geographic Distribution

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

NC 56 petitions
NY 24 petitions
AR 8 petitions
TX 4 petitions
CA 2 petitions
VA 2 petitions
NJ 2 petitions
MA 1 petitions
WA 1 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

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

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Manufacturing Equipment Engineer Marcy, NY $102,000 Certified FY2026
Industrial Engineer Durham, NC $104,251 Certified FY2026
Systems Design/Architecture Engineer IV / Solution Architect Durham, NC $165,000 Certified FY2025
IT EDA - Data Engineer Boston, MA $110,000 Certified FY2025
IT CM MES Engineer Santa Clara, CA $131,840 Certified FY2025
Process Development Engineer Durham, NC $125,000 Certified FY2025
IT Mfg Business Analyst Marcy, NY $87,550 Certified FY2025
Manufacturing Equipment Engineer Marcy, NY $93,400 Certified FY2025
Research Scientist Durham, NC $141,450 Certified FY2025
Industrial Engineer Marcy, NY $94,576 Certified FY2025
NPTI Process Development Engineer Marcy, NY $90,000 Certified FY2025
Hardware Development Engineer Fayetteville, AR $113,614 Certified FY2025
Hardware Design Engineer Durham, NC $84,261 Certified FY2025
Senior Sales & Operations Planning Analyst Durham, NC $96,279 Certified FY2025
Process Sustaining Engineer, Thin Films Marcy, NY $85,696 Certified FY2025
Process Sustaining Engineer Marcy, NY $94,306 Certified FY2025
IT CM MES Engineer Santa Clara, CA $131,840 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Facilities Gas & Chemical Process Engineer Durham, NC $127,800 Certified FY2025
Process Engineer, Diffusion Marcy, NY $89,301 Certified FY2025
Applications Engineer Durham, NC $97,375 Certified FY2025
Process Sustaining Engineer Durham, NC $93,400 Certified FY2025
IT EDA - Data Engineer Durham, NC $110,000 Certified FY2025
Supply Chain Planning Analyst Durham, NC $85,000 Certified FY2025
Apps/Sys Engineer Durham, NC $96,000 Certified FY2025
Diffusion Equipment Engineer Marcy, NY $81,200 Certified FY2025
Process Sustaining Engineer Durham, NC $88,900 Certified FY2025
Apps/Sys Engineer III - Pre&Post-Sales (Non-Sales Plan) Durham, NC $137,917 Certified FY2025
Supply Chain Planning Analyst Leander, TX $93,550 Certified FY2025
Analytics Systems Engineer Ashburn, VA $87,550 Certified FY2025
Product Marketing Engineer Durham, NC $124,200 Certified FY2024
Scheduling Engineer Marcy, NY $79,500 Certified FY2024
Scheduling Engineer Marcy, NY $94,188 Certified FY2024
Process Engineer Durham, NC $87,110 Certified FY2024
Business System Analyst - Warehouse Management Leander, TX $151,410 Certified FY2024
Facilities Mechanical Engineer Marcy, NY $105,000 Certified FY2024
Enterprise Supply Chain Systems Analyst Ashburn, VA $133,000 Certified FY2024
Apps/Sys Engineer Durham, NC $111,000 Certified FY2024
Equipment Engineering Manager - Diffusion, Bond and Grind Marcy, NY $130,000 Certified FY2024
Demand Planning Analyst Issaquah, WA $90,000 Certified FY2024
Process Sustaining Engineer III Durham, NC $117,500 Certified FY2024
Project Manager Durham, NC $130,500 Certified FY2024
Analytics Systems Engineer Harrison, NJ $85,000 Certified FY2024
Research Scientist Durham, NC $135,200 Certified FY2024
Apps/Sys Engineering - Pre & Post-Sales (Non-Sales Plan) Fayetteville, AR $118,000 Certified FY2024
Manufacturing Equipment Engineer Marcy, NY $86,700 Certified FY2024
Research Scientist III Durham, NC $118,450 Certified FY2024
Process Sustaining Engineer Durham, NC $81,200 Certified FY2024
Manufacturing Systems Scheduling Engineer Utica, NY $87,000 Certified FY2024
Apps/Sys Engineering - Pre & Post-Sales (Non-Sales Plan) Fayetteville, AR $119,888 Certified FY2024
Manufacturing Equipment Engineer Marcy, NY $85,000 Certified FY2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Wolfspeed, Inc has filed 106 H-1B LCA petitions covering 107 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

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

Wolfspeed, Inc has a 100% certification rate, with 106 out of 106 petitions certified.

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

The average H-1B salary at Wolfspeed, Inc is $112,674. Salaries range from $73,600 to $248,821.

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

The top H-1B job titles at Wolfspeed, Inc include Process Sustaining Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Manufacturing Equipment Engineer. The most common position is Process Sustaining Engineer with 6 petitions at an average salary of $86,518.

Where is Wolfspeed, Inc located?

Wolfspeed, Inc is headquartered in Durham, NC. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 9 states, with the most positions in NC, NY, AR.

Is Wolfspeed, Inc H-1B dependent?

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

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

Wolfspeed, Inc filed 31 petitions in FY2023 and 2 in FY2026. Average salary changed from $115,281 to $103,126.

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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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