Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.?

Accepted Answer

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. pays a median H-1B salary of $114,629 for sponsored positions, with an average of $122,184. The average prevailing wage across BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.'s filings is $119,700. 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 BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.'s average offered wage is $122,184, compared to an average prevailing wage of $119,700 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
Scientist 1	8	$89,523	$106,715	$126,728
Scientist 1, Formulation	5	$87,818	$100,000	$100,000
Scientist 1, Gene Therapy Research	4	$113,048	$130,364	$131,560
Research Associate 2	4	$60,757	$71,558	$73,360
Manager, Business Operations	3	$120,000	$124,051	$131,320
Information Management (Im) Process Management Lead	3	$135,242	$138,341	$138,341
Scientist 1, Manufacturing Sciences	3	$87,818	$99,278	$100,000
Research Associate Ii, Bioanalytical Sciences	2	$73,000	$76,848	$80,696
Associate Director, Clinical Supply Chain Planning	2	$111,779	$119,611	$127,442
Research Associate 1	2	$65,500	$65,885	$66,269
Associate Director, Gxp Compliance	2	$152,485	$166,876	$181,266
Principal I, Statistical Programmer	2	$118,581	$131,791	$145,000
Medical Director, Drug Safety Surveillance	2	$226,096	$239,214	$252,331
Research Associate 2, Technical Operations	2	$75,000	$75,000	$75,000
Obiee Developer	2	$146,400	$155,092	$163,783
Lead Business Intelligence/Reporting Analyst	2	$129,834	$140,998	$152,162
Manager, Global Procurement Operations	2	$128,211	$129,241	$130,270
Business Analyst	2	$63,918	$74,109	$84,299
Manager, Regulatory Operations	2	$131,269	$136,677	$142,084
Associate Director, Enterprise Reporting And Integration	2	$159,973	$180,971	$201,968

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
San Rafael, California	110	$60,757	$124,228	$235,934
Novato, California	79	$60,029	$106,621	$204,859
Brisbane, California	7	$74,880	$145,000	$252,331
Aubrey, Texas	2	$95,638	$96,219	$96,800
Petaluma, California	2	$125,070	$125,070	$125,070
West Hills, California	2	$139,360	$152,079	$164,798
Pomona, California	1	$70,308	$70,308	$70,308
Rancho Cordova, California	1	$148,491	$148,491	$148,491
Kennewick, Washington	1	$111,779	$111,779	$111,779
Sugar Hill, Georgia	1	$111,600	$111,600	$111,600

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