Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at Altera?

Accepted Answer

Altera pays a median H-1B salary of $141,122 for sponsored positions, with an average of $144,789. The average prevailing wage across Altera's filings is $142,315. 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 Altera pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Altera's average offered wage is $144,789, compared to an average prevailing wage of $142,315 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
Component Design Engineer	42	$90,147	$131,955	$131,955
Application Developer	35	$78,613	$88,381	$98,149
Product Development Engineer	15	$114,338	$131,352	$161,179
Soc Design Verification Engineer	8	$93,710	$109,080	$154,565
Fpga Silicon Design Verification Engineer	6	$94,414	$143,901	$161,179
Soc Logic Design Engineer	5	$110,656	$151,895	$216,091
Fpga Silicon Design Engineer	4	$106,550	$173,879	$178,006
Software Enabling And Optimization Engineer	3	$148,903	$148,903	$183,987
Physical Design Engineer	3	$151,091	$171,753	$175,077
Product Development Architect	2	$204,901	$210,247	$215,592
Supply Chain Technical Analyst	2	$97,240	$109,570	$121,900
Fpga Silicon Validation Engineer	2	$141,122	$146,509	$151,895
Analog Circuit Design Engineer	2	$141,122	$158,576	$176,030
Product Quality And Reliability Engineer	2	$155,667	$162,958	$170,248
Power And Performance Design Engineer	2	$142,600	$158,265	$173,930
Oracle Fusion Cloud Architect	1	$194,875	$194,875	$194,875
Product Development Engineering Manager	1	$127,795	$127,795	$127,795
Product Marketing Engineer	1	$113,392	$113,392	$113,392
Product Quality And Reliability Engineering	1	$161,000	$161,000	$161,000
Sales Applications Engineer	1	$139,797	$139,797	$139,797

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
San Jose, California	134	$78,613	$146,384	$228,943
Austin, Texas	11	$90,147	$121,416	$161,179
Hillsboro, Oregon	5	$94,414	$121,680	$139,797
Leander, Texas	1	$161,179	$161,179	$161,179
Milpitas, California	1	$177,254	$177,254	$177,254
Pflugerville, Texas	1	$110,000	$110,000	$110,000
Portland, Oregon	1	$176,030	$176,030	$176,030
Santa Clara, California	1	$111,336	$111,336	$111,336
Washougal, Washington	1	$155,667	$155,667	$155,667
Folsom, California	1	$95,900	$95,900	$95,900

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