Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Autodesk pays a median H-1B salary of $127,899 for sponsored positions, with an average of $130,541. The average prevailing wage across Autodesk's filings is $126,664. 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 Autodesk pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Autodesk's average offered wage is $130,541, compared to an average prevailing wage of $126,664 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 Engineer	267	$54,704	$105,114	$163,832
Senior Software Engineer	128	$93,954	$133,236	$180,960
Principal Engineer	79	$120,328	$154,856	$206,315
Data Scientist	54	$83,179	$119,735	$179,878
Software Development Engineer	47	$97,032	$140,681	$213,512
Principal Software Engineer	31	$121,285	$158,100	$194,924
Senior User Experience Designer	20	$71,573	$111,031	$150,000
Senior Principal Engineer	18	$134,576	$185,755	$215,197
Product Manager	18	$69,618	$132,261	$175,021
Sr. Software Engineer	17	$77,420	$103,853	$149,989
Manager, Software Development	14	$152,714	$174,065	$223,642
Business Intelligence Analyst	13	$94,266	$102,856	$116,730
Senior Software Engineer In Test	13	$91,185	$126,422	$160,139
Data Engineer	12	$99,299	$119,629	$138,200
Salesforce Developer	12	$96,866	$134,548	$190,000
Software Architect	12	$123,427	$179,788	$213,512
Senior Financial Analyst	12	$94,557	$105,882	$123,302
Technical Project Manager	12	$65,874	$104,049	$142,720
Human Interaction Designer	11	$80,226	$93,995	$133,827
Engineering Manager	10	$119,877	$159,539	$201,000

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
San Francisco, California	1,103	$63,918	$135,000	$390,000
San Rafael, California	195	$53,477	$116,792	$180,000
Boston, Massachusetts	171	$60,757	$112,923	$200,000
Novi, Michigan	124	$54,704	$101,650	$180,000
Portland, Oregon	68	$69,181	$129,584	$182,790
Atlanta, Georgia	27	$98,550	$144,726	$210,413
Manchester, New Hampshire	14	$62,900	$106,777	$160,300
New York, New York	13	$87,776	$110,864	$180,001
Seattle, Washington	12	$86,653	$110,000	$185,994
Denver, Colorado	11	$74,672	$89,086	$124,509

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