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Nucor Corporation, Nucor Steel Lexington: H-1B salaries and sponsorship
Nucor Corporation, Nucor Steel Lexington filed 6 labor condition applications for H-1B and related visas in fiscal years 2023–2026; certified: 5. Median offered salary: $154,606.
Does Nucor Corporation, Nucor Steel Lexington sponsor H-1B visas?
Nucor Corporation, Nucor Steel Lexington filed 6 labor condition applications in fiscal years 2023–2026, the latest submitted on May 11, 2026. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Automation Engineer | 4 | $162,303 |
| Industrial Automation Engineer | 2 | $154,606 |
Applications by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 5 | $162,303 |
| FY2026 | 1 | $101,331 |
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
Latest applications
| Job title | Base salary | Location | Submitted | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automation Engineer | $101,331 Level II | Lexington, NC | May 11, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Automation Engineer | $170,000 Level III | Lexington, NC | May 29, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Automation Engineer | $154,606 Level III | Lexington, NC | May 28, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Industrial Automation Engineer | $154,606 Level III | Lexington, NC | May 28, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Withdrawn |
| Industrial Automation Engineer | $154,606 Level III | Lexington, NC | May 8, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified, then withdrawn |
| Automation Engineer | $170,000 Level IV | Lexington, NC | Apr 15, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | 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).