Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.?

Accepted Answer

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. pays a median H-1B salary of $123,400 for sponsored positions, with an average of $125,687. The average prevailing wage across Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.'s filings is $121,346. 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 Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.'s average offered wage is $125,687, compared to an average prevailing wage of $121,346 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
Bsa, Sr. Staff	9	$118,851	$118,851	$141,274
Product Manager Iii	7	$131,685	$138,486	$164,403
Bsa, Solution Architect	7	$127,900	$136,136	$164,403
Software Developer Iv	6	$129,300	$153,540	$207,251
It Manager Ii	6	$138,840	$170,458	$173,638
Engineer, Staff	5	$130,200	$155,750	$182,250
Software Developer Iii	5	$139,589	$145,065	$176,013
Sr. Scientist	5	$90,100	$111,900	$117,021
Business Systems Analyst, Sr.	4	$114,400	$125,175	$135,782
Engineer Ii	4	$79,144	$87,176	$94,786
It Manager I	4	$123,100	$147,569	$161,726
Engineer Iii	4	$89,500	$100,332	$114,673
It Manager Iii	4	$148,700	$157,200	$173,000
Sr. Staff Bsa	4	$111,800	$113,100	$114,400
Bsa, Sr Staff	4	$123,400	$136,664	$140,546
Research Associate Iii	3	$70,400	$74,100	$86,600
Bsa, Senior Staff	3	$118,851	$135,262	$156,555
Research Associate Ii	3	$56,400	$64,480	$80,870
Scientist	3	$101,816	$112,549	$112,549
Bsa Solution Architect	3	$135,262	$154,523	$158,200

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Hercules, California	161	$51,590	$123,100	$230,859
Pleasanton, California	54	$64,480	$117,461	$207,251
Irvine, California	14	$65,125	$108,000	$153,982
Richmond, California	12	$64,300	$112,903	$206,514
San Ramon, California	8	$131,498	$170,926	$185,994
Brentwood, California	5	$114,700	$154,523	$186,678
Benicia, California	5	$63,000	$94,600	$133,474
Fremont, California	4	$84,219	$161,726	$164,403
Woodinville, Washington	4	$77,970	$103,842	$183,581
Milpitas, California	4	$117,291	$134,373	$142,002

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