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Kennecott Exploration Company: H-1B salaries and sponsorship
Kennecott Exploration Company filed 4 labor condition applications for H-1B and related visas in fiscal years 2023–2026; certified: 4. Median offered salary: $176,238.
Does Kennecott Exploration Company sponsor H-1B visas?
Kennecott Exploration Company filed 4 labor condition applications in fiscal years 2023–2026, the latest submitted on May 22, 2025. An LCA is the first step of an H-1B petition, so the employer has sponsored or prepared to sponsor H-1B workers; it does not guarantee sponsorship for any particular job. Check the employer's own job listings.
Salaries by job title
| Job title | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Head of RTX Commercial - KBGFJG250507-1 | 1 | $176,238 |
| Principal Geoscientist 3 - Nickel - KBGFJG118482-5 | 1 | $218,297 |
| Head of RTX Commercial - KBGFJG250507-3 | 1 | $176,238 |
| Principal Geoscientist I - KBGFJG118144-9 | 1 | $165,963 |
Applications by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 1 | $176,238 |
| FY2024 | 2 | $197,268 |
| FY2025 | 1 | $165,963 |
Prevailing wage levels
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
Where the jobs are
Occupations
- Financial Managers2
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers1
- Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers1
Latest applications
| Job title | Base salary | Location | Submitted | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Geoscientist I - KBGFJG118144-9 | $165,963 Level IV | South Jordan, UT | May 22, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Head of RTX Commercial - KBGFJG250507-3 | $176,238–$219,500 Level IV | Salt Lake City, UT | Jun 28, 2024 | Sep 12, 2024 | Certified |
| Principal Geoscientist 3 - Nickel - KBGFJG118482-5 | $218,297 Level IV | Salt Lake City, UT | Mar 14, 2024 | Sep 3, 2024 | Certified |
| Head of RTX Commercial - KBGFJG250507-1 | $176,238–$219,500 E-3 · Level IV | Salt Lake City, UT | Aug 24, 2023 | Aug 24, 2023 | Certified |
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).