Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at 3M?

Accepted Answer

3M pays a median H-1B salary of $113,731 for sponsored positions, with an average of $125,147. The average prevailing wage across 3M's filings is $101,248. These figures are based on Labor Condition Application filings with the Department of Labor.

Question 2

What is a prevailing wage determination?

Accepted Answer

A prevailing wage determination (PWD) is a wage rate set by the Department of Labor for a specific occupation and geographic area. Before filing an LCA, employers request a PWD from the DOL, which surveys wage data to determine what workers in similar roles are typically paid in that location. H-1B employers must pay at least the prevailing wage or the actual wage paid to other employees in the same role, whichever is higher. The prevailing wage column in the table above shows the DOL-determined floor for each position.

Question 3

How does 3M pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

3M's average offered wage is $125,147, compared to an average prevailing wage of $101,248 across its filings. When a company pays above the prevailing wage, it indicates the offered salary exceeds the DOL-determined market rate for the occupation and area. The salary table above shows both the offered and prevailing wages for each individual filing.

Question 4

What are H-1B wage levels I through IV?

Accepted Answer

The DOL sets prevailing wages at four levels: Level I (Entry) at the 17th percentile, Level II (Qualified) at the 34th percentile, Level III (Experienced) at the 50th percentile, and Level IV (Expert) at the 67th percentile. These levels reflect the complexity of the job duties and experience required. The prevailing wage is specific to each occupation (SOC code) and metropolitan statistical area. Higher wage levels indicate more senior positions.

Question 5

What is the H-1B salary requirement?

Accepted Answer

There is no single minimum salary for H-1B visas. Employers must pay the higher of the actual wage (what they pay other employees in the same role) or the prevailing wage determined by the DOL for the specific occupation and geographic area. The prevailing wage varies by job, location, and wage level. A Level I software engineer in a small metro area will have a very different floor than a Level IV software engineer in San Francisco or New York.

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Senior Research Engineer	19	$92,707	$113,731	$128,243
Senior Research Scientist	10	$93,049	$112,374	$140,672
Research Specialist	9	$122,650	$129,995	$144,014
Senior Product Development Engineer	8	$97,559	$105,125	$126,396
Senior Predictive Engineer	7	$82,659	$98,288	$129,299
Senior Research Chemist	6	$104,104	$108,966	$113,731
Product Development Specialist	6	$122,532	$141,728	$149,239
Data Scientist	6	$101,960	$115,071	$134,064
Product Development Engineer	5	$68,245	$94,661	$119,487
Software Engineer	4	$69,628	$73,368	$80,000
Software Development Engineer	4	$135,379	$140,167	$141,816
Process Data Scientist	3	$124,507	$125,104	$125,104
Information Security Architect	3	$163,357	$163,357	$183,327
Data Scientist, Sems	3	$100,103	$101,960	$101,960
Business Analyst	3	$100,455	$110,256	$133,896
Advanced Software Development Engineer	3	$82,613	$85,298	$86,793
Research Scientist	3	$90,944	$112,579	$124,507
Senior Chemist	3	$102,243	$102,244	$119,487
Product Software Performance Engineer	2	$155,343	$155,343	$155,343
Qa Manager	2	$116,851	$118,345	$119,839

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
St. Paul, Minnesota	91	$82,659	$107,304	$881,850
Maplewood, Minnesota	43	$90,944	$125,104	$176,207
San Antonio, Texas	19	$85,099	$111,296	$163,357
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania	10	$69,628	$82,649	$165,254
Monroe, North Carolina	5	$68,245	$79,113	$107,422
Woodbury, Minnesota	4	$124,507	$125,104	$165,172
Dekalb, Illinois	3	$177,760	$281,639	$293,374
St Paul, Minnesota	2	$102,326	$106,913	$111,500
Meriden, Connecticut	2	$109,427	$116,114	$122,802
Chicago, Illinois	2	$82,613	$84,703	$86,793

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