Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at BLACKBERRY?

Accepted Answer

BLACKBERRY pays a median H-1B salary of $118,681 for sponsored positions, with an average of $127,540. The average prevailing wage across BLACKBERRY's filings is $114,023. 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 BLACKBERRY pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

BLACKBERRY's average offered wage is $127,540, compared to an average prevailing wage of $114,023 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 Systems Software Engineer	12	$96,000	$112,200	$133,106
Senior Systems Software Developer	6	$112,549	$121,267	$188,700
Principal Systems Architect	5	$126,235	$130,000	$130,000
Senior Software Test Engineer	4	$96,000	$96,000	$112,500
Software Developer	3	$95,306	$96,325	$110,926
Senior Software Engineer	3	$118,655	$142,473	$161,667
Principal Software Engineer	3	$122,533	$137,120	$167,990
Software Engineer	3	$84,150	$96,325	$124,675
Software Developer – In Test (Security)	2	$108,000	$108,000	$108,000
Senior Test Engineer	2	$93,200	$101,221	$109,242
Software Test Specialist	2	$73,424	$76,712	$80,000
Principal Field System Administrator	2	$103,215	$107,453	$111,691
Senior Qa Engineer	2	$96,000	$107,400	$118,800
Principal Software Developer In Test	2	$138,528	$159,264	$180,000
Senior Database Automation Engineer	2	$155,000	$155,000	$155,000
Distinguished Software Engineer	2	$164,250	$166,274	$168,298
Principal Test Engineer	2	$86,653	$100,985	$115,317
Senior Cloud Test Engineer	2	$144,000	$150,025	$156,050
Senior Manager, Database Automation	2	$167,300	$167,300	$167,300
Sr. Product Market Manager	2	$170,000	$170,000	$170,000

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Mountain View, California	37	$72,000	$117,040	$276,328
San Diego, California	11	$73,424	$115,317	$184,974
Irving, Texas	9	$103,215	$127,150	$300,000
Austin, Texas	7	$94,125	$108,000	$197,302
Portland, Oregon	6	$128,500	$159,050	$180,000
Bellevue, Washington	6	$71,198	$112,830	$129,064
Irvine, California	5	$84,150	$101,250	$118,800
San Jose, California	4	$156,050	$175,184	$188,700
San Ramon, California	3	$81,598	$84,406	$95,555
Plano, Texas	3	$93,538	$217,931	$332,310

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