Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Apple pays a median H-1B salary of $163,550 for sponsored positions, with an average of $165,277. The average prevailing wage across Apple's filings is $169,610. 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 Apple pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Apple's average offered wage is $165,277, compared to an average prevailing wage of $169,610 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 Developer, Applications	13,441	$56,680	$131,848	$187,737
Software Developer, Systems Software	10,340	$63,502	$141,898	$196,852
Electrical Engineer	10,207	$77,584	$129,605	$225,451
Electronics Engineer, Except Computer	7,950	$70,741	$130,894	$180,003
Mechanical Engineer	5,782	$65,416	$125,653	$192,127
Computer Hardware Engineer	4,650	$79,851	$130,437	$170,872
Software Developer	4,440	$95,000	$157,800	$283,442
Industrial Engineer	4,123	$80,870	$121,638	$175,800
Operations Research Analyst	3,020	$44,949	$87,506	$165,500
Computer And Information Systems Managers	2,850	$128,606	$202,800	$252,117
Electronics Engineer	2,740	$104,562	$150,509	$204,901
Computer And Information Systems Manager	2,625	$128,003	$199,650	$282,116
Financial Analyst	2,592	$54,766	$119,642	$176,405
Software Developers, Systems Software	2,545	$87,589	$120,578	$170,872
Electronics Engineers	2,265	$106,350	$153,929	$204,901
Computer And Information Research Scientist	2,255	$81,786	$131,997	$184,350
Supply Chain Manager	2,095	$76,315	$122,938	$199,056
Logistician	2,090	$53,394	$101,611	$212,900
Computer Systems Analyst	1,981	$74,443	$116,522	$139,277
Software Developer, Systems	1,850	$80,330	$120,131	$164,674

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Cupertino, California	100,902	$45,344	$165,328	$590,000
Austin, Texas	35,662	$43,638	$144,400	$278,750
Sunnyvale, California	6,806	$70,000	$180,000	$362,000
West Lake Hills, Texas	4,317	$65,957	$139,649	$204,091
San Diego, California	3,018	$88,296	$155,397	$266,220
Seattle, Washington	2,012	$99,382	$176,249	$262,000
Santa Clara, California	877	$116,384	$180,003	$300,000
New York, New York	307	$107,000	$169,615	$252,400
Culver City, California	245	$72,000	$163,300	$490,000
Austin, California	185	$71,906	$122,366	$158,000

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