Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Blackhawk pays a median H-1B salary of $127,500 for sponsored positions, with an average of $131,282. The average prevailing wage across Blackhawk's filings is $126,932. 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 Blackhawk pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

Blackhawk's average offered wage is $131,282, compared to an average prevailing wage of $126,932 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
Software Engineer	55	$63,006	$109,325	$138,360
Staff Software Engineer	42	$106,607	$128,708	$172,095
Senior Software Engineer	34	$94,806	$123,350	$180,710
Senior Staff Software Engineer	17	$110,160	$147,181	$188,174
Principal Software Engineer	11	$144,248	$175,000	$237,202
Sr. Staff Software Engineer	7	$123,600	$152,984	$223,245
Senior Software Qa Engineer	5	$117,326	$135,732	$150,280
Information Security Engineer	5	$92,416	$92,416	$92,416
Devops Engineer	5	$76,216	$90,646	$95,000
Sr. Software Qa Engineer	4	$94,224	$117,104	$125,000
Director, Engineering	4	$194,418	$201,282	$259,739
Staff Systems Engineer	4	$107,574	$123,893	$126,800
Software Qa Engineer Ii	4	$80,000	$80,820	$103,064
Sr. Software Engineer	4	$98,904	$115,887	$173,073
Software Engineer Ii	4	$95,763	$109,679	$149,240
Senior Systems Analyst	4	$127,500	$138,938	$138,938
Sr. Staff Enterprise Application Engineer	3	$130,449	$166,147	$174,889
Sr. Dev Ops Engineer	3	$95,132	$113,272	$133,691
Sr. Devops Engineer	3	$113,065	$130,000	$162,604
Front-End Developer	3	$60,258	$61,547	$69,765

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Pleasanton, California	190	$75,438	$138,405	$273,915
Lewisville, Texas	45	$63,006	$108,782	$152,769
Coppell, Texas	26	$90,896	$127,878	$204,828
Mesa, Arizona	5	$60,258	$61,547	$82,114
Seattle, Washington	4	$92,997	$135,515	$180,710
Portland, Maine	4	$73,466	$86,869	$89,760
Fremont, California	2	$157,050	$170,180	$183,310
Mooresville, North Carolina	2	$83,472	$105,623	$127,774
Canton, Michigan	2	$123,781	$149,391	$175,000
Farmington Hills, Michigan	2	$109,925	$112,844	$115,763

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