Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at Amazon Studios?

Accepted Answer

Amazon Studios pays a median H-1B salary of $119,150 for sponsored positions, with an average of $128,918. The average prevailing wage across Amazon Studios's filings is $109,987. 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 Amazon Studios pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Amazon Studios's average offered wage is $128,918, compared to an average prevailing wage of $109,987 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
Software Development Engineer I	141	$80,122	$96,111	$161,608
Research Scientist I	100	$128,981	$128,981	$128,981
Manager Iii, Creative Development	60	$75,629	$75,629	$75,629
Principal Legal Counsel	20	$162,947	$173,024	$183,100
Business Intelligence Engineer Ii	12	$96,678	$123,300	$130,100
Manager Iii, Network Development	11	$156,063	$176,682	$197,300
Product Manager Ii - Technical	10	$81,099	$81,099	$81,099
Creative Development Specialist Ii	10	$99,902	$99,902	$99,902
Software Development Engineer Iii	10	$178,000	$178,000	$178,000
Software Development Engineer Ii	4	$108,200	$169,500	$180,000
Senior Creative Marketing Delivery Manager	2	$115,000	$115,000	$115,000
Software Development Engineer	1	$100,000	$100,000	$100,000
Legal Counsel Iii	1	$153,900	$153,900	$153,900
Studio Operations And Strategy Specialist Ii	1	$110,300	$110,300	$110,300
Network Development Engineer Iii	1	$190,000	$190,000	$190,000

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Culver City, California	101	$80,122	$119,150	$197,300
Seattle, Washington	101	$128,981	$151,491	$174,000
Culver, California	100	$80,122	$80,122	$80,122
Miami, Florida	81	$75,629	$114,765	$183,100
Santa Monica, California	1	$100,000	$100,000	$100,000

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