Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at Bechtel Energy?

Accepted Answer

Bechtel Energy pays a median H-1B salary of $145,248 for sponsored positions, with an average of $147,631. The average prevailing wage across Bechtel Energy's filings is $111,611. 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 Bechtel Energy pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Bechtel Energy's average offered wage is $147,631, compared to an average prevailing wage of $111,611 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 Process Engineer	12	$111,654	$132,072	$166,080
Project Engineering Senior Engineer	6	$111,660	$128,016	$158,232
Mechanical Engineering Group Supervisor	4	$176,856	$176,856	$198,840
Senior Heat Transfer Engineer	4	$134,760	$135,000	$158,796
Senior Control Systems Engineer	4	$145,404	$150,126	$163,164
Global Manager Of Business Development, Lng Business Line	4	$249,960	$249,960	$271,656
Structural Engineer	4	$81,840	$82,098	$164,532
Area Project Engineer	3	$177,096	$189,072	$196,176
Senior Pipe Stress Engineer	3	$160,800	$173,088	$176,028
Senior Electrical Engineer	3	$146,616	$170,400	$186,948
Senior Expeditor	3	$115,728	$115,728	$115,728
Process Systems Engineer	2	$111,654	$111,654	$111,654
Procurement Systems Specialist	2	$112,788	$112,788	$112,788
Control Valve Specialist	2	$147,000	$169,710	$192,420
Manager Of Strategic Relationships	2	$190,488	$196,608	$202,728
Planner/Scheduler	2	$88,092	$89,856	$91,620
Civil Engineer	2	$105,600	$105,600	$105,600
Global Manager Of Strategic Relationships	2	$202,728	$202,728	$202,728
Inventory Specialist	2	$117,000	$119,100	$121,200
Electrical Engineer	2	$110,508	$112,428	$114,348

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Houston, Texas	122	$81,840	$144,864	$271,656
Port Isabel, Texas	10	$109,500	$165,018	$205,800
Port Arthur, Texas	8	$85,608	$123,348	$177,000
Sulphur, Louisiana	7	$95,772	$145,248	$208,008
Monaca, Pennsylvania	5	$97,200	$112,260	$147,000
Gregory, Texas	5	$83,772	$143,676	$147,360
Portland, Texas	3	$145,512	$150,624	$168,384
Houston,, Texas	1	$146,616	$146,616	$146,616
Richmond, Texas	1	$147,000	$147,000	$147,000
Sugar Land, Texas	1	$149,628	$149,628	$149,628

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