Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Apellis Pharmaceuticals Inc. pays a median H-1B salary of $148,384 for sponsored positions, with an average of $164,454. The average prevailing wage across Apellis Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s filings is $128,586. 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 Apellis Pharmaceuticals Inc. pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Apellis Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s average offered wage is $164,454, compared to an average prevailing wage of $128,586 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
Regulatory Affairs Manager, Device	2	$140,000	$140,000	$140,000
Manager, Regulatory Information Management	2	$130,000	$130,000	$130,000
Associate Director, Biostatistics	2	$195,000	$199,007	$203,014
Clinical Biomarker Strategy Lead (Senior Scientist)	1	$144,250	$144,250	$144,250
It Business Systems, Bi Platforms And Data Architect Analyst	1	$137,231	$137,231	$137,231
Manager, Regulatory Affairs	1	$148,384	$148,384	$148,384
Manager, Regulatory Devices	1	$148,600	$148,600	$148,600
Manager, Regulatory Systems Business Support	1	$135,200	$135,200	$135,200
Ophthalmology Scientist, Translational Development	1	$150,000	$150,000	$150,000
Principal Biostatistician	1	$154,400	$154,400	$154,400
Scientist, Discovery & Translational Dev.	1	$140,401	$140,401	$140,401
Scientist, In Vitro Pharmacology	1	$120,800	$120,800	$120,800
Sd Global Business Intel & Commercial Ops	1	$262,904	$262,904	$262,904
Senior Business Analyst, Business Intelligence	1	$120,994	$120,994	$120,994
Senior Manager, Distribution Operations	1	$150,000	$150,000	$150,000
Senior Medical Director, Nephrology	1	$330,000	$330,000	$330,000
Sr. Manager, Device And Adverse Event Reporting	1	$150,000	$150,000	$150,000
Sr. Specialist, Quality Assurance	1	$119,549	$119,549	$119,549
Associate Director, Regulatory Information Management	1	$210,972	$210,972	$210,972
Associate Director, Statistical Programming	1	$220,743	$220,743	$220,743

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Waltham, Massachusetts	5	$120,994	$140,000	$262,904
Watertown, Massachusetts	3	$120,800	$140,401	$150,000
Brooklyn, New York	1	$330,000	$330,000	$330,000
Cinnaminson, New Jersey	1	$150,000	$150,000	$150,000
Glastonbury, Connecticut	1	$220,743	$220,743	$220,743
Hudson, Massachusetts	1	$148,600	$148,600	$148,600
Lexington, Massachusetts	1	$210,972	$210,972	$210,972
Louisville, Kentucky	1	$154,400	$154,400	$154,400
Alpharetta, Georgia	1	$130,000	$130,000	$130,000
Quincy, Massachusetts	1	$148,384	$148,384	$148,384

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