Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at Alcorn State University?

Accepted Answer

Alcorn State University pays a median H-1B salary of $63,000 for sponsored positions, with an average of $64,365. The average prevailing wage across Alcorn State University's filings is $49,240. 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 Alcorn State University pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Alcorn State University's average offered wage is $64,365, compared to an average prevailing wage of $49,240 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
Assistant Professor	6	$47,000	$71,050	$90,000
Assistant Professor Of Chemistry	2	$50,000	$58,333	$66,667
Assistant Professor Of Biology	2	$52,000	$52,000	$52,000
Information Management Specialist	2	$50,000	$50,000	$50,000
Post Doctoral Research Associate	2	$60,000	$60,000	$60,000
Assistant Professor Of Mathematics	1	$47,894	$47,894	$47,894
Assistant Professor Of Music	1	$45,900	$45,900	$45,900
Assistant Professor, Agricultural Economics And Agribusiness	1	$70,000	$70,000	$70,000
Assistant Professor, Forestry	1	$70,000	$70,000	$70,000
Assitant Professor	1	$42,977	$42,977	$42,977
Associate Professor / Director Of Graduate Busines	1	$102,830	$102,830	$102,830
Chair, Human Sciences/Associate Professor	1	$86,700	$86,700	$86,700
Instructor, Computer Sciences	1	$59,021	$59,021	$59,021
Interim Chair/Professor - Advanced Technologies	1	$60,000	$60,000	$60,000
Interim Chairperson/Professor, Dept Of Human Scien	1	$85,000	$85,000	$85,000
Senior Network Administrator	1	$72,100	$72,100	$72,100
Assistant Professor Of Agronomy	1	$70,000	$70,000	$70,000
Assistant Professor Of Agronomy/Mycology	1	$56,100	$56,100	$56,100
Assistant Professor Of Animal Science	1	$63,000	$63,000	$63,000
Assistant Professor Of Biology (Tenure Track)	1	$63,000	$63,000	$63,000

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Lorman, Mississippi	22	$47,894	$67,481	$90,000
Alcorn State, Mississippi	6	$45,900	$50,000	$102,830
Lorman, Louisiana	1	$42,977	$42,977	$42,977

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