Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
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Apr 1, 2026
SEL Raises Starting Hourly Wage to $21.50
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) announced today that it raised its starting hourly wage from $20.00 to $21.50 per hour, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to investing in its people and supporting living-wage jobs. “Raising our starting wage is one way we recognize the value of our employees and ensure SEL remains a great place to build a career,” said Jake Schlosser, vice president of human resources. “As an employee-owned company, our success is directly tied to the success and well-being of our employee-owners.”In addition to competitive wages, SEL offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Comprehensive health and wellness support, including health, dental, and vision coverage; retirement benefits; paid time off; and free onsite health clinics for employees and their families at select locations.
- Employee ownership and retirement security, with full-time U.S. employees receiving shares of SEL stock each year through the SEL employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), held in trust until retirement or separation.
- Robust career development and advancement opportunities, including programs such as PATH, a tuition assistance program for full-time employees pursuing higher education, and an apprenticeship program that provides hands-on training and pathways into diverse professional roles.
- A strong culture of internal mobility, demonstrated by more than 1,000 employee promotions annually.