Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at Baidu USA?

Accepted Answer

Baidu USA pays a median H-1B salary of $156,000 for sponsored positions, with an average of $153,733. The average prevailing wage across Baidu USA's filings is $127,130. 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 Baidu USA pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Baidu USA's average offered wage is $153,733, compared to an average prevailing wage of $127,130 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
Senior Software Engineer	59	$120,000	$155,970	$234,400
Research Scientist	48	$145,000	$172,678	$194,016
Software Engineer	33	$84,000	$142,500	$186,000
Machine Learning Engineer	21	$130,000	$165,000	$181,668
Senior Security Researcher	11	$150,000	$160,290	$170,580
Security Scientist	7	$160,000	$162,864	$174,263
Senior Hardware Engineer	3	$115,200	$156,000	$167,076
Mechanical Engineer	3	$96,000	$96,429	$100,485
Junior Account Manager	3	$64,168	$64,168	$90,000
Principal Engineer	3	$171,428	$171,429	$430,000
Senior Thermal Engineer	2	$164,892	$168,600	$172,308
Deep Learning Developer	2	$150,000	$165,750	$181,500
Senior System Security Researcher	2	$162,857	$165,429	$168,000
Hardware Engineer	2	$120,000	$132,072	$144,144
Senior Staff Software Engineer	2	$154,285	$277,143	$400,000
Senior Business Development Manager	2	$111,600	$116,250	$120,900
Postdoctoral Researcher	2	$170,000	$170,000	$170,000
Lidar Signal Processing Engineer	2	$110,000	$110,000	$110,000
Product Growth Marketing Manager	2	$132,000	$132,000	$132,000
Staff Accountant	2	$88,000	$92,966	$97,932

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Sunnyvale, California	264	$60,320	$155,940	$430,000
Bellevue, Washington	7	$132,000	$170,000	$180,000
Mountain View, California	1	$97,932	$97,932	$97,932

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