Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at Bard College?

Accepted Answer

Bard College pays a median H-1B salary of $77,646 for sponsored positions, with an average of $77,489. The average prevailing wage across Bard College's filings is $66,361. 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 Bard College pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Bard College's average offered wage is $77,489, compared to an average prevailing wage of $66,361 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 Of Economics	9	$88,750	$100,343	$106,178
Assistant Professor Of Japanese	5	$88,000	$88,000	$90,835
Faculty In Computer Science	3	$61,000	$73,000	$73,000
Assistant Professor Of Medieval History	3	$88,000	$88,000	$93,825
Legrand Ramsey Professor Of Anthropology	2	$70,310	$70,310	$70,310
Assistant Professor Of Chinese Language And Culture	2	$62,623	$63,812	$65,000
Visiting Asst Prof Of Korean Literature, Language & Culture	2	$71,068	$71,068	$71,068
Music Director & Assistant Conductor	2	$52,000	$52,000	$52,000
Tsi Visiting Scholar	2	$68,000	$68,000	$68,000
Assistant Professor	2	$85,000	$87,250	$89,500
Assistant Professor Of Anthropology	2	$88,000	$89,250	$90,500
Faculty In Literature	2	$68,000	$75,998	$83,995
Assistant Professor Of Science - Chemistry	2	$74,460	$74,460	$74,460
Associate Director, Technology And Society Project	2	$82,000	$82,000	$82,000
Research Scholar	2	$78,000	$91,000	$104,000
Assistant Professor Of Philosophy	1	$91,060	$91,060	$91,060
Assistant Professor Of Chinese	1	$88,750	$88,750	$88,750
Assistant Professor Of African History	1	$88,750	$88,750	$88,750
Director Of Educational Programs, Bard Nyc	1	$101,400	$101,400	$101,400
Assistant Professor Of Languages	1	$52,500	$52,500	$52,500

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Annandale-On-Hudson, New York	44	$39,437	$88,000	$106,178
Great Barrington, Massachusetts	10	$31,200	$68,000	$73,000
Barrytown, New York	4	$52,890	$62,500	$67,750
Brooklyn, New York	3	$82,000	$82,000	$101,400
Long Island City, New York	3	$74,460	$74,460	$83,995
Cambridge, Massachusetts	2	$51,500	$64,573	$77,646
New Orleans, Louisiana	2	$52,500	$58,168	$63,835
New York, New York	2	$66,664	$74,332	$82,000
Annandale, New York	1	$100,343	$100,343	$100,343
Anandale-On-Hudson, New York	1	$78,000	$78,000	$78,000

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