Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at Amphastar Pharmaceuticals Inc.?

Accepted Answer

Amphastar Pharmaceuticals Inc. pays a median H-1B salary of $78,229 for sponsored positions, with an average of $86,666. The average prevailing wage across Amphastar Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s filings is $76,262. 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 Amphastar Pharmaceuticals Inc. pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Amphastar Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s average offered wage is $86,666, compared to an average prevailing wage of $76,262 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
Supervisor Of Executive Office	3	$102,669	$102,669	$104,458
Research Scientist	2	$106,000	$108,183	$110,365
Researcher	2	$58,240	$62,878	$67,517
Mechanical Engineer	2	$69,680	$69,680	$69,680
Senior Statistical Data Analyst	2	$114,587	$115,097	$115,606
Chemical Engineer	2	$62,005	$74,194	$86,382
It Analysis Specialist	1	$70,158	$70,158	$70,158
Maintenance Engineer	1	$69,909	$69,909	$69,909
Analyst (Information Technology)	1	$104,000	$104,000	$104,000
Pipeline Scientist	1	$60,507	$60,507	$60,507
Scientist	1	$101,421	$101,421	$101,421
Stock Office Administrator	1	$83,408	$83,408	$83,408
Manager, Revenue Recognition	1	$160,000	$160,000	$160,000
Analytical Chemist	1	$71,500	$71,500	$71,500
Animal Scientist I	1	$66,560	$66,560	$66,560
Electrical Engineer	1	$60,320	$60,320	$60,320
Engineer	1	$70,782	$70,782	$70,782
Financial Reporting And Budgeting Analyst	1	$78,229	$78,229	$78,229

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Rancho Cucamonga, California	22	$58,240	$74,865	$160,000
Chino, California	3	$66,560	$106,000	$110,365

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