Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at Auburn University?

Accepted Answer

Auburn University pays a median H-1B salary of $77,640 for sponsored positions, with an average of $82,857. The average prevailing wage across Auburn University's filings is $62,716. 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 Auburn University pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Auburn University's average offered wage is $82,857, compared to an average prevailing wage of $62,716 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
Assistant Professor	216	$52,500	$90,000	$254,620
Postdoctoral Fellow	129	$38,646	$54,579	$97,250
Assistant Research Professor	31	$48,901	$82,000	$120,000
Lecturer	27	$36,000	$64,250	$104,460
Associate Professor	11	$73,600	$96,060	$168,069
Assistant Professor And Extension Specialist	4	$84,820	$88,660	$108,170
Assistant Clinical Professor	4	$103,507	$135,000	$145,000
Technology Director, Rfid Lab	4	$140,000	$162,573	$162,573
Visiting Research Fellow	3	$46,072	$49,992	$57,580
Research Associate Ii	3	$60,760	$60,760	$69,888
Assistant Professor Finance	3	$110,000	$110,000	$110,000
Associate Clinical Professor	3	$147,000	$152,170	$152,170
Research Fellow Ii	3	$41,550	$68,411	$76,814
Post Doctoral Fellow	2	$53,144	$53,175	$53,206
Clinical Lecturer	2	$69,070	$77,035	$85,000
Epc Data Specialist	2	$75,000	$76,240	$77,480
Postdoctoral Research Associate	2	$48,963	$48,963	$48,963
Assistant Professor/Extension Specialist	2	$82,000	$83,500	$85,000
Assistant Coach Women's Tennis	2	$51,130	$59,130	$67,130
Assistant Professor, Computer Science	2	$90,000	$90,000	$90,000

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Auburn, Alabama	482	$36,000	$77,969	$838,866
Montgomery, Alabama	36	$52,500	$90,000	$120,640
Auburn University, Alabama	27	$39,957	$68,000	$155,000
San Diego, California	3	$70,000	$75,130	$80,560
Fairhope, Alabama	1	$49,366	$49,366	$49,366
Bay Minette, Alabama	1	$45,547	$45,547	$45,547
Auburn, Michigan	1	$72,000	$72,000	$72,000

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