Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

BBDO USA pays a median H-1B salary of $145,321 for sponsored positions, with an average of $176,170. The average prevailing wage across BBDO USA's filings is $138,398. 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 BBDO USA pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

BBDO USA's average offered wage is $176,170, compared to an average prevailing wage of $138,398 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
Executive Creative Director	7	$350,000	$370,000	$400,000
Creative Director	7	$200,000	$230,000	$260,000
Junior Art Director	3	$53,065	$53,065	$56,560
Svp, Group Creative Director	3	$220,000	$220,000	$225,000
Account Director	3	$97,000	$140,000	$145,000
Associate Creative Director	3	$120,000	$128,000	$160,000
Senior Planner	2	$115,000	$117,500	$120,000
Account Executive	2	$57,204	$61,102	$65,000
Senior Copywriter	2	$95,000	$122,500	$150,000
Account Manager	2	$80,000	$81,500	$83,000
Junior Designer	1	$53,000	$53,000	$53,000
Managing Director	1	$400,000	$400,000	$400,000
Planner	1	$72,925	$72,925	$72,925
Production Artist	1	$48,000	$48,000	$48,000
Senior Strategist	1	$100,000	$100,000	$100,000
Strategy Director	1	$160,000	$160,000	$160,000
Svp, Senior Director	1	$230,000	$230,000	$230,000
Analyst	1	$85,000	$85,000	$85,000
Ax Implementation Developer	1	$103,000	$103,000	$103,000
Copywriter	1	$88,026	$88,026	$88,026

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
New York, New York	47	$48,000	$145,000	$400,000
Los Angeles, California	2	$150,000	$275,000	$400,000
San Francisco, California	1	$65,000	$65,000	$65,000

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