International Paper
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 26 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
- Main U.S. filing address: Memphis, TN
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What International Paper hires for
Bar: share of International Paper's filings. Figure: median base salary.
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| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $135,635 | 12 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at International Paper.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 0% of filings
Mid-level · 10% of filings
Senior · 0% of filings
Expert · 90% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 2 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | $139,963 | 19 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where International Paper files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
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| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN | $136,086 | 17 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $105,127 |
| 25th | $125,021 |
| 50th (median) | $136,573 |
| 75th | $150,538 |
| 90th | $165,271 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $110,207 | $100,159 | $116,416 | 29 |
| FY2021 | $109,426 | $96,839 | $114,526 | 19 |
| FY2022 | $120,693 | $110,236 | $124,521 | 19 |
| FY2023 | $120,082 | $110,550 | $129,662 | 22 |
| FY2024 | $121,619 | $116,848 | $131,569 | 10 |
| FY2025 | $136,287 | $129,390 | $137,456 | 10 |
| FY2026 | $139,958 | $121,739 | $152,624 | 16 |
Pay vs. prevailing wage
Filing at exactly the prevailing wage does not mean low pay: at senior levels and in high-cost areas the prevailing wage itself is high.
About International Paper
International Paper's filings list its industry as Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills (Manufacturing sector, NAICS 3221). Its main U.S. filing address is in Memphis, TN and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Software Engineer, Systems Analyst and Systems Engineer / Architect and the main metro areas are Memphis, TN, Charlotte, NC and Chicago, IL. The most common wage level in those years is Level IV (expert).
Questions
Does International Paper sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. International Paper filed 26 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications in FY2025–FY2026, the latest two fiscal years. The most recent filing in the data is from FY2026 Q3. A certified LCA is a step before the H-1B petition; it is not a visa approval.
How much does International Paper pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on International Paper's H-1B filings is $136,573; half of filings fall between $125,021 and $150,538. Bonus and stock are not included.